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Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets – Preview, Tips and Odds

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, | Updated: December 2, 2023
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Phoenix Suns
Final
111:119
Denver Nuggets
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Phoenix Suns face the Denver Nuggets on Friday, 1st of December, 11:00 PM EST at Footprint Center. The Suns are at number 5 in the Western Conference with a 11-7 record, while the Nuggets are currently occupying 2nd position, having a 13-6 balance.

Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets Head to Head

*Last game between teams from 10-10-2023
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns
 23 25 29 30 107
Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets
 25 30 32 28 115

The two franchises previously faced each other on October 10th, during pre-season with the Nuggets defeating the Suns 115-107 away from home. Julian Strawther tormented the Phoenix Suns whenever on the court, ending as the Denver Nuggets top performer on the night, scoring 20 points, delivering 3 final passes and grabbing 5 rebounds. Josh Okogie had the leading role for the Phoenix Suns, ending the game with 17 points, 3 assists and 6 rebounds, but obviously his exploits were not enough to secure the win. Denver Nuggets are boasting a better H2H balance across the last five matches against Phoenix Suns, registering 3 victories, while losing 2 times in the process. Those five games ended with an average of 231.0 points.
*Last 5 head-to-head games
Team10-10-202305-11-202305-09-202305-07-202305-05-2023
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns
107 100 102129 121
Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets
115125118 124114

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Phoenix Suns Form

*Last 10 Phoenix Suns Games - 7:3
11-29-202311-26-202311-24-202311-22-202311-21-202311-19-202311-17-202311-15-202311-12-202311-10-2023
112:105@ Toronto Raptors113:116@ New York Knicks89:110@ Memphis Grizzlies123:115vs Golden State Warriors120:107vs Portland Trail Blazers137:140@ Utah Jazz128:131@ Utah Jazz133:115vs Minnesota Timberwolves99:111vs Oklahoma City Thunder119:122vs Los Angeles Lakers

The Suns were outplayed and lost 112-105 against the Toronto Raptors on 11/29 on the road. Kevin Durant was the team’s stand-out performer on the night and finished the game with 30 points, 6 dimes and 4 rebounds. The Suns had a fairly good 40.4% of their field goals hitting the basket, shot 95.7% from the free throw line and a terrible 26.9% from distance. Phoenix holds a 7-3 balance across the last 10 meetings and at the moment is on an L1 run. The team is performing on a mediocre level at Footprint Center with a 4-4 home record. The Suns are set to meet Memphis Grizzlies at home in their next match, scheduled for 12-02-2023.

Phoenix Suns Averages this Season

  • Points For
    116.20
  • Points Against
    113.50
  • Assits
    26.29
  • Rebounds
    44.42
  • Steals
    7.58
  • Turnovers
    15.63
  • Blocks
    6.63
  • Points Difference
    2.70

Field Goal Percentage

3-Point Percentage

Free Throw Percentage

Phoenix Suns Standout Performer

  • Kevin Durant

    Kevin Durant has taken the mantle as the team's top performer this season, averaging 31.4 points, 5.5 assists and 7.1 rebounds for 36.9 minutes on the floor.

Phoenix Suns Missing Players

  • Damion Lee
    Knee - Expected to be out until at least Dec 31
  • Bradley Beal
    Back - Expected to be out until at least Dec 12
  • Devin Booker
    Ankle - Expected to be out until at least Dec 2

Denver Nuggets Form

*Last 10 Denver Nuggets Games - 5:5
11-29-202311-27-202311-26-202311-24-202311-22-202311-20-202311-19-202311-17-202311-14-202311-12-2023
134:124vs Houston Rockets104:113@ Los Angeles Clippers132:120vs San Antonio Spurs105:86@ Houston Rockets124:119@ Orlando Magic103:107@ Detroit Pistons121:109@ Cleveland Cavaliers115:110@ New Orleans Pelicans111:108vs Los Angeles Clippers107:104@ Houston Rockets

On 11/29 Denver Nuggets won 134-124 when coming up against Houston Rockets on home floor. The most valuable player of the match was Nikola Jokic, who dropped 32 points, got 10 rebounds and provided 15 assists. This proved enough for the Nuggets to triumph in the end. 50.5% of their field goal shots ended finding the basket, as they also averaged 73.1% from the foul line and 44.2% three-pointers. The team has a 5-5 record across the last ten showings and is currently on a W3 run. When visiting, the Nuggets are 4-6 this season. They are scheduled to next face the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, December 2nd away from home.

Denver Nuggets Averages This Season

  • Points For
    114.40
  • Points Against
    109.80
  • Assits
    29.56
  • Rebounds
    43.12
  • Steals
    7.52
  • Turnovers
    13.60
  • Blocks
    5.28
  • Points Difference
    4.60

Field Goal Percentage

3-Point Percentage

Free Throw Percentage

Denver Nuggets Standout Performer

  • Nikola Jokic

    Nikola Jokic has been the most valuable player among the Denver Nuggets roster, notching 28.8 pts, 8.9 dimes and 13.4 rebounds for an average of 33.8 minutes playing time this season

Denver Nuggets Missing Players

NONE

Game Details

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns
 30 33 28 20 111
Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets
 41 29 24 25 119
Phoenix SunsDenver Nuggets

  • Score

    111
    119

  • Field Goals Made

    39
    50

  • Field Goals Attempts

    84
    88

  • 3 pts Made

    9
    12

  • 3 pts Attempts

    27
    32

  • Free Throws Made

    24
    7

  • Free Throws Attempts

    26
    12

  • Rebounds Total

    43
    32

  • Rebounds Offence

    8
    4

  • Rebounds Defence

    35
    28

  • Assists

    22
    38

  • Steals

    4
    8

  • Blocks

    8
    4

  • Turnovers

    12
    9

  • Personal Fouls

    17
    21

Player Ratings

Phoenix Suns

PLAYERMINFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%OREBDREBREBASTSTLBLKTOPFPTS+/-
Grayson Allen375955.61425.022100.00993100213-4
Kevin Durant3682532.01333.31313100.004411131230-6
Jusuf Nurkic33132259.12633.33560.03362016631+3
Eric Gordon3361154.54757.10001343113116-6
Josh Okogie265955.61520.022100.02240122313+4
Jordan Goodwin201333.3010.0000246000012-5
Nassir Little1911100.0000000022001002-6
Keita BatesDiop17010.000044100.0011100004-10
Drew Eubanks15010.0000000066100020-9
Chimezie Metu4020.0010.0000011100000-1

Denver Nuggets

PLAYERMINFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%OREBDREBREBASTSTLBLKTOPFPTS+/-
Michael Porter Jr.3781650.0040.033100.019104212119+8
Kentavious CaldwellPope3561060.03650.00000115300215+6
Nikola Jokic3591850.0030.03650.014516123421+6
Reggie Jackson2981172.73475.01250.002240013200
Justin Holiday256875.03560.00001125100215+8
Peyton Watson254944.4020.0000033000058+5
Christian Braun224666.7000000134410108+5
Julian Strawther184944.43837.500003300102110
DeAndre Jordan1311100.0000010.0022000222+2
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