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Recap - Suns Defeat Denver 126-97

Denver was run off the court by the Suns on Sunday as Phoenix blasted the Nuggets 126-97 at Footprint Center.

Phoenix won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -11.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 209.0.

Phoenix got 22 points from Cameron Johnson and another 21 points from Deandre Ayton. Chris Paul contributed 10 assists, while Deandre Ayton cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.

Denver got 19 points from Jeff Green in a losing cause and another 16 points from Aaron Gordon. JaMychal Green contributed 4 assists for the Nuggets, while Aaron Gordon had 10 rebounds.

Phoenix led at halftime, 73-60.

The rebound battle favored Phoenix as they grabbed 51 boards, while Denver only had 42

Phoenix looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Spurs. The Nuggets will aim to get back on the winning track at Portland.