Nuggets Defeat Suns with Balanced Scoring
The Denver Nuggets had a strong home opener, beating the Phoenix Suns 133-111 on Saturday night. Jamal Murray led the team with 23 points, while Nikola Jokic achieved his second straight triple-double to start the season.
Other notable performances included Christian Braun with 20 points and Aaron Gordon with 17 points, just two nights after Gordon posted a career-high 50 points. The Nuggets had a total of seven players scoring in double figures.
- Cameron Johnson scored 15 points
- Jonas Valanciunas added 12 points
- Bruce Brown contributed 11 points
The team shot 51.2% (43 of 84) from the field, with Jokic finishing with 14 points, 15 assists, and 14 rebounds.
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Author's summary: Nuggets win home opener with balanced scoring.