PHOENIX (AP) — Jamal Murray scored 39 factors, Christian Braun added 31 and the Denver Nuggets rode a hot-shooting evening to beat the Phoenix Suns 127-120 in an NBA Cup group stage recreation Friday evening.
Murray scored 28 factors within the second half and completed 10 of 18 from the ground, together with 7 of 9 from 3-point vary. The Nuggets made 20 3s and shot 52.6% from behind the arc.
Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic had 18 factors and 10 assists and all 5 starters scored in double figures. The Nuggets took a 103-93 lead after three quarters and by no means trailed within the fourth, turning again the Suns, who may by no means get the sport inside one possession down the stretch.
Miles Bridges scored 24 factors to steer the Suns, Devin Booker had 20 on his thirtieth birthday and Collin Gillespie added 16 factors and 10 assists off the bench.
Suns ahead Dillon Brooks was ejected within the third quarter after he kicked Murray within the groin on a turnaround jumper. Brooks was main the workforce with 22 factors on the time.
The Nuggets have a six-game profitable streak within the collection, courting to Christmas Day in 2024. Denver gained consecutive video games for the primary time this season.
Braun poured in 22 factors within the first half, taking pictures 8 of 10 from the sector and hitting all six of his 3-pointers. The Nuggets made 13 of 20 (65%) from past the arc earlier than the break to take a 71-67 lead into halftime.
Brooks helped the Suns keep shut earlier than the break, practically matching Braun after scoring 20 factors on 8-of-10 taking pictures, together with 4 of 5 on 3s.
Up subsequent
Nuggets: Host Portland on Monday evening.
Suns: At Golden State on Monday evening.
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