The Phoenix Suns lost their second consecutive game for the first time since their shaky 1–4 season start. On Saturday night, the Denver Nuggets powered past them 130–112.
Nikola Jokic turned in a near-perfect night, finishing just shy of a triple-double and guiding Denver to a convincing win. His efficiency and precise playmaking set the tone early, pushing the Nuggets ahead in the first half and maintaining momentum throughout.
Despite efforts from Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, the Suns failed to match Denver’s consistency and defensive execution. Turnovers and sluggish rotations allowed the Nuggets to control tempo and dictate offensive rhythm.
The defeat exposes defensive weaknesses for the Suns, while Denver continues to reinforce its championship-caliber form behind Jokic’s unrivaled skill and command on the floor.
"The Nuggets played with poise. Jokic makes everything work smoothly," a postgame analyst noted.
Author summary: Jokic led Denver’s dominant 130–112 win over Phoenix with efficient all-around play, highlighting the Nuggets’ strength and exposing lingering Suns’ defensive issues.