Denver Nuggets defeated the Phoenix Suns 127‑120 in a group‑stage game of the NBA Cup on Friday night. Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 39 points, including 28 in the second half, shooting 10‑of‑18 from the field and 7‑of‑9 from beyond the arc. Christian Braun added 31 points, while Nikola Jokic contributed 18 points and 10 assists. The Nuggets made 20 three‑point shots, shooting 52.6 % from long range, and all five starters scored in double digits. The Nuggets held a 103‑93 advantage after three quarters and never relinquished the lead in the final period, limiting the Suns to a single possession in the closing minutes. Phoenix’s Miles Bridges scored 24 points, Devin Booker had 20 on his 30th birthday, and Collin Gillespie posted 16 points and 10 assists off the bench. Suns forward Dillon Brooks was ejected in the third quarter after kicking Murray in the groin during a layup attempt; Brooks had 22 points at the time of the incident. With the win, Denver extended its streak to six consecutive victories in the series, the first time the team has won consecutive games this season. The series began on Christmas Day 2024.
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