Phoenix Suns v Denver Nuggets

NBA

Final

Phoenix Suns

120–127

Denver Nuggets

Match events

Phoenix SunsDenver Nuggets

	1	2	3	4	T
Phoenix Suns	37	30	26	27	120
Denver Nuggets	32	39	32	24	127

11Lead changes

7Times tied

13Biggest leadDenver Nuggets

1st quarter

6:5813–16
Lead changeChristian Braun25ft three · ast Johnson
Lead changeMiles BridgesDriving layup · ast Kennard
1:5529–27
1:3629–30
Lead changeChristian Braun26ft three · ast DeRozan
Lead changeLuke Kennard12ft jumper · ast Ighodaro

2nd quarter

4:4854–57
Lead changeChristian Braun24ft three · ast DeRozan
4:3154–59
8–0 run
Lead changeDillon Brooks9ft turnaround jump
3:0561–59
1:5063–64
Lead changeChristian Braun

3rd quarter

End of quarter93–103

4th quarter

8–0 run
10:0398–103
Full-time120–127

Player stats

Nuggets127

Player	MIN	PTS	FG	3PT	FT	REB	AST	TO	STL	BLK	OREB	DREB	PF	+/-
Starters
A. GordonF	29	15	4-9	2-4	5-5	4	5	3	0	0	2	2	2	+11
C. JohnsonF	34	12	5-13	2-8	0-2	9	3	2	1	0	3	6	3	+12
N. JokicC	37	18	8-13	0-1	2-2

Highlights

0:23Trevon Brazile takes flight for alley-oop dunkESPN 0:19Jamal Murray gets the hoop and the harmESPN 0:14Trevon Brazile denies Phoenix Suns with blockESPN 0:19Jamal Murray with the and-1 bucketESPN 0:25Nikola Jokic rocks the rim with slamESPN

Compare these twoAll-time head to head, form, this season's numbers and our analyst's verdict

News and reaction

Match reportAs Jaylen Brown faces the Celtics for the first time, familiar questions lingerJaylen Brown and the Philadelphia 76ers host Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night.ESPN55m ago

Match reportThe historic (and absurd) longevity of Steph Curry and Kevin DurantMore than 10 years after briefly joining forces, Steph and KD remain near the top of their games at 38. How long can each legend keep this up?ESPN2h ago

Match reportVictor Wembanyama scores 40 points in 25 minutes as Spurs win 9th straightVictor Wembanyama finished with 40 points, 11 rebounds and nine blocks in just 25 minutes Monday night to lead the Spurs past the Suns 122-96 for their ninth straight win.

Interviews and press

Brian Goorjian and Matthew Dellavedova press conference vs S.E. Melbourne Phoenix - Round 8, NBL27NBL2d agoYouTube

SPURS at SUNS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | November 9, 2026NBA9h agoYouTube

NUGGETS at ROCKETS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | November 9, 2026NBA10h agoYouTube

NBL27 Round 8 | Sydney Kings vs South East Melbourne PhoenixNBL2d agoYouTube

Sydney Kings vs. South East Melbourne Phoenix - Game Highlights - Round 8, NBL27NBL2d agoYouTube

Where to watch

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Usual broadcasters for this competition in Australia.

Match details

Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Started: 1:00 pm Sydney time
Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix
Competition: NBA
Officials: Brian Forte (Referee), Tyler Ford (Referee), Mousa Dagher (Referee)
Crowd: 17,071

Form and ladder

Phoenix SunsDenver Nuggets

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Team lists

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Updated 10 Nov, 11:13 pm

Phoenix Suns120

Player	MIN	PTS	FG	3PT	FT	REB	AST	TO	STL	BLK	OREB	DREB	PF	+/-
Starters
D. BrooksF	21	22	9-12	4-6	0-0	1	2	1	1	0	1	0	4	-14
M. BridgesF	37	24	10-19	2-7	2-2	10	2	0	1	3	2	8	3	-1
K. MaluachC	17	9	4-6	0-0	1-1	6	0	2	0	0	4	2	1	-15
D. BookerG	39	20	7-19	3-7	3-4	2	5	4	2	0	0	2	5	-14
J. GreenG	25	2	1-6	0-2	0-0	2	2	2	0	0	0	2	0	-9
Bench
O. IghodaroF	21	2	1-3	0-0	0-0	9	5	4	0	0	5	4	2	+4
R. DunnF	11	5	2-4	1-2	0-0	3	1	0	0	1	0	3	2	-1
L. KennardG	12	9	2-4	1-3	4-4	1	2	0	0	0	0	1	1	+7
J. GoodwinG	25	11	4-10	3-7	0-0	5	5	0	2	0	2	3	2	0
C. GillespieG	33	16	6-11	4-8	0-0	3	10	2	4	1	1	2	2	+8
Team		120	46-94	18-42	10-11	42	34	15	10	5	15	27	22

Didn't play: K. Peat (Coach's decision), R. Fleming (Coach's decision), D. Reath (Coach's decision), J. Bouyea (Coach's decision)