Denver Nuggets Defeat Phoenix Suns 133-111
The Denver Nuggets secured their first win of the NBA regular season, defeating the Phoenix Suns 133-111.
The Nuggets led wire to wire, with Nikola Jokic achieving his second straight triple-double. All of the Nuggets' starters scored in double figures, while the bench provided support when the starters needed rest.
The game was a dominant display by the Nuggets, with Jokic orchestrating the start and assisting on the team's first two buckets. The pace was methodic early on, but Denver's fresher legs allowed them to build a lead.
The Denver Nuggets were not going to start their season 0-2.
Author's summary: Nuggets win first game of season.
- Nikola Jokic achieved his second straight triple-double.
- All Nuggets starters scored in double figures.
- The bench carried the load when the starters needed rest.