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Denver Nuggets (13-6) vs. Phoenix Suns (11-7)
Clashing at the Footprint Center this Friday, the Denver Nuggets and the Phoenix Suns reignite their rivalry from last season's Western Conference Semifinals. Currently, both teams are on a streak; the Suns have secured three consecutive home wins, while the Nuggets boast a similar three-game winning streak.
Denver's momentum builds from their impressive 134-124 victory over the Houston Rockets. On the other hand, the Suns, after their recent 112-105 setback against the Toronto Raptors, are keen to bounce back after their 7-game win streak ended.
Sportsbooks have given the Nuggets a slight edge, favoring them by 2.5 points. An anticipated total score of around 224 points predicts a tight and thrilling encounter.
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With a robust 11-4 record against Western Conference rivals, the Denver Nuggets sit comfortably in second place in the conference standings. Their recent surge in form, marked by a potential fourth consecutive win, comes after a commanding 134-124 victory over the Houston Rockets. Nikola Jokic's featured another triple-double with 32 points, 10 rebounds, and 15 assists. Michael Porter Jr. scored 30 points, along with 10 rebounds, and five assists.
The Nuggets record a W after hitting 50 percent from the field and an impressive 19 out of 43 from beyond the arc. Ball control was a highlight for Denver, evidenced by a mere three turnovers throughout the game. Murray's valuable 22 minutes on the court, yielding 16 points, was also a significant factor in their comprehensive win.
& #x201C;One of the security guards said, ‘Hey, great win tonight.’ I said it was a great outcome,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said. “I wouldn’t call it a great win. It was a great outcome.”
So far in the season, the Denver Nuggets are averaging 114.2 points per game, executing with a high efficiency of 49.1 percent from the field. Defensively, they're conceding 109.7 points on an opponent shooting percentage of 46.6 percent.
Nikola Jokic stands out with impressive averages of 29 points and 13.2 rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. is contributing significantly with 17.6 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. Jamal Murray adds another layer of scoring, being the third player with a double-digit scorin g average.
From the 3-point line, the Nuggets are hitting 36.8 percent of their attempts, though their free-throw shooting lingers at 71.1 percent. On the defensive end, they're limiting opponents to 35.6 percent shooting from beyond the arc while averaging 44.4 rebounds per game.
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