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Nuggets vs Suns Final: 118-102 - Recap

Phoenix was victimized for 29 points and 13 rebounds by Nikola Jokic as the Nuggets defeated the Suns 118-102 in NBA action on Tuesday.

Denver won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -6.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 227.0.

Denver got 25 points from Bruce Brown and another 19 points from Jamal Murray. Nikola Jokic contributed 12 assists, while Nikola Jokic cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.

The Suns got a 28-point performance from Devin Booker, who was supported by 26 points from Kevin Durant. Kevin Durant had 7 assists in a losing cause for Phoenix, while Kevin Durant grabbed 11 rebounds.

Denver led at halftime, 52-49.

Denver won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 50-42.