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Suns Fall 97-87 Against Denver - Game Recap

Phoenix was victimized for 39 points and 16 rebounds by Nikola Jokic as the Nuggets defeated the Suns 97-87 in NBA action on Monday.

Denver was a favorite by -4.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 229.0.

Denver got 16 points from Aaron Gordon and another 14 points from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Jamal Murray contributed 8 assists, while Nikola Jokic cleaned the glass with 16 rebounds.

The Suns got a 35-point performance from Devin Booker, who was supported by 24 points from Kevin Durant. Chris Paul had 6 assists in a losing cause for Phoenix, while Kevin Durant grabbed 8 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Phoenix were victorious, as the score was 42-40 at the break.

The rebound battle favored Denver as they grabbed 41 boards, while Phoenix only had 39