Nuggets Look To Stay Undefeated On Home Stand
The Denver Nuggets play host to the Phoenix Suns at Pepsi Center on Sunday evening.

This marks the third game of a four-game home stand for the Nuggets (11-3), where hey have gone 2-0, with impressive wins over two of the league's top teams, the Rockets and the Celtics. The Nuggets have won their last three home games and are 6-2 at home on the season. They have won four in a row overall, as they seem to be finding their groove after a bit of a slower start. The Nuggets are averaging 106.0 points per game, which is seventh fewest in the league, but they are holding their opponents to an average of 101.6 points, which is second fewest in the league. Jamal Murray leads the Nuggets with team highs of 18.7 points and 1.6 steals per game. Nikola Jokic is averaging team highs with 9.5 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game. Will Barton has shown a solid all-around game to start the season, averaging 14.8 points 6.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.0 steals per game.

Meanwhile, this marks the second game of a back-to-back for the Suns (8-7), who are coming off a win in Minnesota on Saturday night. Devin Booker led the Suns with 35 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists, while Kelly Oubre Jr. added 25 points and 11 rebounds in the win. This marks the second game of a two-game road trip for the Suns, who are 3-2 on the road. The Suns are averaging 115.4 points per game, which is sixth most in the league, and they are shooting 37.8 percent from long range, which is also sixth best in the NBA. The Suns average 27.9 assists per game, which is the second most in the league. Aron Baynes (hip) and Ricky Rubio (back) both missed Saturday's contest and remain doubtful for action on Sunday.
Posted on: 11/23/2019 10:35 PM
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