The big picture

Denver Nuggets come in 15th on the ladder; Phoenix Suns are 22nd. Denver Nuggets have the higher position to protect.

Denver Nuggets are 4–3 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 115.4 points for and 114.7 against.

Phoenix Suns are 2–5 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 113.9 points for and 121.4 against.

Form

Denver Nuggets have won three of their last five and most recently beat Toronto Raptors 128–109.

Phoenix Suns have won one of their last five and most recently beat Orlando Magic 117–104.

Head to head

These sides have met 101 times on our records since 2001: Denver Nuggets 55, Phoenix Suns 46.

Last time out (2026-27), Denver Nuggets won 127–120 at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Denver Nuggets have won the last six against Phoenix Suns.

Biggest margin between these two: Denver Nuggets by 37 points in 2018-19 (132–95).

Players to watch

For Denver Nuggets, watch Jamal Murray (25.4 points a game, 38 rebounds in 2026-27) and Nikola Jokic (23.4 points a game, 68 rebounds in 2026-27).

For Phoenix Suns, watch Devin Booker (25.4 points a game, 20 rebounds in 2026-27) and Dillon Brooks (17.6 points a game, 27 rebounds in 2026-27).

At Ball Arena

Denver Nuggets have won 17 of their last 22 at Ball Arena.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Denver Nuggets go in as clear favourites.