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Nuggets Edge Suns in Thrilling Finish

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Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 11:00 PM ET · Mortgage Matchup Center

Denver Nuggets 125, Phoenix Suns 123, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns?

Denver Nuggets beat Phoenix Suns 125-123 at Mortgage Matchup Center on March 24, 2026.

Who was favored in Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns?

Denver Nuggets were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -225 (about 69% implied). The favorite won.

In a closely contested matchup, the Denver Nuggets narrowly defeated the Phoenix Suns 125-123 at the Mortgage Matchup Center on March 25, 2026. This victory marked the Nuggets' dominance in the season series, as they completed a clean sweep over the Suns, winning all three meetings between the teams this season. The game was characterized by its back-and-forth nature, with both teams exchanging leads in the final minutes, ultimately culminating in a thrilling finish.

The Phoenix Suns entered the game with a record of 40-33, having gone 5-5 in their last ten games. They were riding a one-game winning streak, having recently defeated the Toronto Raptors 120-98. The Suns' scoring average over their last ten games was 113.7 points, while they allowed an average of 110.2 points. At home, their record was 3-1 in the last four games, but they had struggled on the road with a 2-4 record. In their last five games, the Suns averaged 108.2 points scored and 108.6 points allowed, indicating a slight decline in offensive production.

On the other hand, the Denver Nuggets came into this game with a stronger record of 45-28 and were 6-4 in their last ten games, currently on a two-game winning streak. They had recently defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 128-112 and averaged 123.0 points scored while allowing 118.3 points during this stretch. The Nuggets had a solid home record of 5-1 in their last six games but had struggled somewhat on the road with a 1-3 record in their last four away games. Their last five games saw them average 123.2 points scored and 115.0 points allowed, showcasing their offensive prowess.

In terms of injury status, both teams had players listed as day-to-day. The Suns were without CJ Huntley (hamstring) and Mark Williams (foot), while the Nuggets had Aaron Gordon (calf) and Trevon Brazile (undisclosed) listed as day-to-day. The absence of key players could have impacted the dynamics of the game, but both teams managed to put forth competitive lineups.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Nuggets favored by 5.5 points with a total set at 233.5. The moneyline odds reflected the Nuggets as the favorites at -225, while the Suns were priced at +185. This indicated a strong belief in the Nuggets' ability to secure the win, which they ultimately did, albeit by a narrow margin.

As the game progressed, the conditions on the court remained conducive for a high-scoring affair, with both teams showcasing their offensive capabilities. The Suns' Devin Booker delivered a commendable performance, contributing significantly to the scoring, especially in the fourth quarter. The final moments of the game saw several lead changes, with critical free throws and jump shots exchanged between the two teams. Notably, Jamal Murray's 15-foot fadeaway jump shot gave the Nuggets a crucial lead late in the game, while Nikola Jokic's floating jump shot sealed the victory for Denver.

The game exemplified the intensity of NBA matchups, particularly as the playoffs approached. Fans were treated to a showcase of skill and determination, with both teams fighting hard for every point. The Suns, despite the loss, demonstrated resilience and the ability to compete at a high level, while the Nuggets continued to solidify their position as a formidable contender in the league.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	DEN -5.5	233.5 o -110 / u -110	Denver Nuggets -225 · Phoenix Suns +185

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Injury report

CJ HuntleyDay-To-DayHamstringPhoenix Suns
Mark WilliamsDay-To-DayFootPhoenix Suns
Aaron GordonDay-To-DayCalfDenver Nuggets
Trevon BrazileDay-To-DayUndisclosedDenver Nuggets

Leaders

PointsDevin Booker22Phoenix Suns
AssistsDevin Booker8Phoenix Suns
ReboundsJordan Goodwin8Phoenix Suns
PointsNikola Jokic23Denver Nuggets
AssistsNikola Jokic17Denver Nuggets
ReboundsNikola Jokic17Denver Nuggets

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Phoenix Suns

Last 10: 5-5Streak W1113.7 scored · 110.2 allowed per game3-1 at home

W120-98vs Toronto RaptorsMar 23
L105-108vs Milwaukee BucksMar 22
L100-101at San Antonio SpursMar 20
L104-116at Minnesota TimberwolvesMar 18
L112-120at Boston CelticsMar 16
L115-122at Toronto RaptorsMar 13
W123-108at Indiana PacersMar 12
W129-114at Milwaukee BucksMar 11
W111-99vs Charlotte HornetsMar 9
W118-116vs New Orleans PelicansMar 7

Denver Nuggets

Last 10: 6-4Streak W2123 scored · 118.3 allowed per game1-3 away

W128-112vs Portland Trail BlazersMar 22
W121-115vs Toronto RaptorsMar 21
L118-125at Memphis GrizzliesMar 19
W124-96vs Philadelphia 76ersMar 18
L125-127at Los Angeles LakersMar 15
W136-131at San Antonio SpursMar 13
W129-93vs Houston RocketsMar 12
L126-129at Oklahoma City ThunderMar 9
L103-142vs New York KnicksMar 7
W120-113vs Los Angeles LakersMar 6

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Oklahoma City	-	18	L2	.780	64
Denver	10	28	W12	.659	54
Minnesota	15	33	W2	.598	49
Portland	22	40	W2	.512	42
Utah	42	60	L1	.268	22
LA Lakers	-	29	W3	.646	53
Phoenix	8	37	W1	.549	45
LA Clippers	11	40	W1	.512	42
Golden State	16	45	L3	.451	37
Sacramento	31	60	L1	.268	22

Box score

Stat	Denver Nuggets	Phoenix Suns
Field goals	45-88	39-89
Field goal %	51	44
Three-pointers	13-32	17-47
Three-point %	41	36
Free throws	22-30	28-37
Free throw %	73	76
Rebounds	50	41
Offensive rebounds	14	10
Defensive rebounds	36	31
Assists	35	24
Steals	2	6
Blocks	2	5
Turnovers	9	3
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	2	0
Technical fouls, total	2	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	13	5
Fast-break points	11	7
Points in the paint	58	36
Fouls	27	20
Largest lead	12	11
Lead changes	9	9
Time in front	50	42

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter94-94Khaman Maluach makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter94-95Khaman Maluach makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter97-95Cameron Johnson makes 22-foot three point jumper (Tim Hardaway Jr. assists)
4th Quarter97-97Oso Ighodaro makes 2-foot layup (Jordan Goodwin assists)
4th Quarter97-99Grayson Allen makes 10-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter98-99Jamal Murray makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter99-99Jamal Murray makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter99-101Oso Ighodaro makes tip in dunk
4th Quarter100-101Cameron Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter101-101Cameron Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter101-102Rasheer Fleming makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter101-103Rasheer Fleming makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter103-103Spencer Jones makes 1-foot layup (Jamal Murray assists)
4th Quarter103-104Rasheer Fleming makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter105-104Bruce Brown makes two point shot (Tim Hardaway Jr. assists)
4th Quarter105-106Oso Ighodaro makes 1-foot dunk (Grayson Allen assists)
4th Quarter108-106Jamal Murray makes 23-foot three point step back jumpshot
4th Quarter110-106Jamal Murray makes 2-foot layup (Bruce Brown assists)
4th Quarter110-108Grayson Allen makes driving layup
4th Quarter112-108Bruce Brown makes 2-foot two point shot
4th Quarter114-108Jamal Murray makes 13-foot pullup jump shot (Nikola Jokic assists)
4th Quarter114-109Oso Ighodaro makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter117-109Aaron Gordon makes 23-foot three point jumper (Nikola Jokic assists)
4th Quarter117-110Devin Booker makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter117-111Devin Booker makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter118-111Aaron Gordon makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter118-112Oso Ighodaro makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter118-113Oso Ighodaro makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter118-114Devin Booker makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter118-115Devin Booker makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter120-115Nikola Jokic makes 8-foot two point shot (Jamal Murray assists)
4th Quarter120-116Royce O'Neale makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter120-117Royce O'Neale makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter121-117Nikola Jokic makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter121-118Devin Booker makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter121-119Devin Booker makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter121-121Jalen Green makes 4-foot two point shot (Devin Booker assists)
4th Quarter123-121Jamal Murray makes 15-foot fade away jump shot
4th Quarter123-123Devin Booker makes 10-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter125-123Nikola Jokic makes 11-foot floating jump shot (Jamal Murray assists)