Overview

• Denver Nuggets beat Phoenix Suns 119-111, marking their fourth consecutive win.
• Nikola Jokic of the Nuggets recorded 21 points and 16 assists, including a crucial layup in the final seconds.
• Kevin Durant of the Suns moved into 10th place on the NBA's all-time scoring list, despite missing all of his second-half field-goal attempts.
• Jusuf Nurkic led the Suns with a season-high 31 points but fouled out in the final minute.
• Both teams were missing key players, with the Suns without Devin Booker and the Nuggets without Jamal Murray.