The Denver Nuggets travel to Phoenix on Friday night to face the Suns in a Western Conference showdown featuring two teams looking to build momentum early in the 2026-27 NBA season.
Mar 24, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) against Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson (23) in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Denver enters the matchup with one of the NBA’s most talented players leading the way in Nikola Jokic, whose combination of scoring, rebounding and playmaking makes the Nuggets a difficult opponent for any team. Alongside Jamal Murray, Jokic gives Denver a dangerous offensive duo capable of controlling the tempo and creating quality scoring opportunities. The Nuggets will look to establish their presence in the paint, move the ball effectively and take advantage of their offensive versatility against a Phoenix team looking to defend its home court.
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