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Jokic Triple-Double, Murray’s Heave Lead Nuggets Past Suns in Home Opener

Denver’s depth overwhelmed a short-handed Phoenix squad plagued by turnovers.

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) shoots over Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Oct 25, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots the ball between Indiana Pacers center James Wiseman (11) and guard Ben Sheppard (26) during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images
Collin Gillespie #12 of the Phoenix Suns struggles under the basket against Jonas Valanciunas #17 of the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter at Ball Arena on Oct. 25, 2025, in Denver.
Oct 25, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Kevin Huerter (13) takes a shot in the second half against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Russell Lansford-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Denver beat Phoenix 133-111 to move to 1-1, with seven Nuggets in double figures on 51.2% shooting.
  • Nikola Jokic logged 14 points, 15 assists and 14 rebounds on 5-of-8 shooting for his second triple-double of the season.
  • Jamal Murray scored 23 points and capped the first quarter with a 55-foot buzzer-beater that helped establish control.
  • Phoenix committed 20 turnovers that yielded 28 Denver points and was whistled for 29 fouls, continuing early defensive lapses.
  • The Suns fell to 1-2 without Jalen Green (hamstring) and Mark Williams (injury management), with coach Jordan Ott optimistic Williams could return soon; next up are the Jazz, while Denver visits the Timberwolves.