Game Recap
DENVER — The Denver Nuggets overcame an early deficit to secure a 127-120 victory over the Phoenix Suns in a regular season matchup, fueled by exceptional shooting from Jamal Murray and Christian Braun. SportsFBI's pregame model, which gave Phoenix a 50% chance of victory, missed the mark as Denver emerged victorious.
The Suns started strong, outscoring the Nuggets 37-32 in the first quarter with Miles Bridges contributing 24 points and 10 rebounds by game's end, supported by Dillon Brooks' 22 points and Devin Booker's 20. However, Denver quickly seized control. Jamal Murray ignited the Nuggets' offense, finishing with 39 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, including 7 three-pointers on 10-of-18 shooting. Christian Braun added 31 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist, also sinking 7 threes on 11-of-16 shooting, as Denver turned the tide with a 39-30 second quarter to take a lead into halftime.
Denver continued to extend its advantage in the third quarter, posting a 32-26 scoring margin to build a substantial lead. While the Suns made a late push in the fourth, outscoring the Nuggets 27-24, their efforts were not enough to overcome the consistent offensive output from Murray and Braun. Bridges, Brooks, and Booker kept Phoenix competitive throughout the contest, but Denver's high-efficiency shooting proved to be the decisive factor in holding off the Suns' rally.
How the Prediction Fared
SportsFBI's model, locked before tip-off, favored the Phoenix Suns (50% confidence). It gave a 11% chance of a 20+ point margin; the game was decided by 7 points.
Standouts
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Linescore
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | 32 | 39 | 32 | 24 | 127 | |
| PHX | 37 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 120 |
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