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03-25 11:00

123 - 125

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Phoenix Suns

123

Denver Nuggets

125

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TO76%

73%TO

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Ended123 - 125

11:59

Jokic jumped the ball for a violation

0-0

11:46

Gillespie received an assist from Green and hit a three-pointer

3-0

11:24

Gordon missed a layup

3-0

11:22

Gordon offensive rebound

3-0

11:22

Gordon missed the layup

3-0

11:20

Gordon offensive rebound

3-0

11:20

Gordon hit a two-point shot

3-2

11:14

Gillespie missed a three-point shot

3-2

11:11

Jokic defended the rebound

3-2

11:05

Murray missed a three-point pull-up jumper

3-2

11:05

Iguodaro defensive rebound

3-2

10:41

Gillespie hit a step-back jumper

5-2

10:31

O'Neal shot foul

5-2

10:31

Gordon made two free throws, the first missed

5-2

10:31

The Nuggets got offensive rebounds

5-2

10:31

Gordon missed his second free throw

5-2

10:29

O'Neal defensive rebound

5-2

10:17

Iguodaro received an assist from Booker and hit a layup

7-2

10:08

Braun received an assist from Jokic and hit a layup

7-4

09:58

O'Neal missed a three-point shot

7-4

09:56

Jokic defended the rebound

7-4

09:51

Gordon received an assist from Jokic and hit a two-point layup

7-6

09:35

O'Neal received an assist from Green and hit a three-point shot

10-6

09:11

Jokic received an assist from Braun and hit a layup

10-8

08:59

Green missed a step-back jumper

10-8

08:57

Jokic defended the rebound

10-8

08:45

Murray received an assist from Johnson and hit a three-point shot

10-11

08:20

Gillespie received an assist from O'Neal and hit a step-back three-point jumper

13-11

08:07

Johnson missed a three-point shot

13-11

08:04

Green defensive rebounds

13-11

08:00

Booker received an assist from Green and hit a two-point layup

15-11

07:44

Jokic's breakaway layup was blocked by O'Neal

15-11

07:44

The Suns got defensive rebounds

15-11

07:31

Gillespie stepped back and missed a three-point jumper

15-11

07:28

Jokic defended the rebound

15-11

07:17

Jokic missed a layup

15-11

07:13

Jokic offensive rebound

15-11

07:13

Jokic hit a two-point shot

15-13

07:09

Braun committed a personal foul

15-13

07:09

Jokic committed a technical foul

15-13

07:09

Booker hit a technical foul free throw

16-13

07:05

Iguodaro received an assist from Booker and hit a layup

18-13

06:46

Johnson missed a three-point shot

18-13

06:45

Gordon offensive rebound

18-13

06:44

Gordon's layup was blocked by O'Neal

18-13

06:43

Jokic offensive rebound

18-13

06:38

The Nuggets had 24 seconds to commit a foul

18-13

06:38

The sun is long paused

18-13

06:38

The Suns made a substitution, and Maruachi came on to replace Gillespie

18-13

06:38

The Suns made a substitution, and Goodwin came on to replace Iguodaro

18-13

06:21

Green missed a three-point shot

18-13

06:18

Goodwin offensive rebound

18-13

06:06

Booker missed a three-point shot

18-13

06:03

Jokic defended the rebound

18-13

05:59

Braun's step-back jumper was blocked by Marouachi

18-13

05:58

Gordon offensive rebound

18-13

05:58

Marouachi fouled on a shot

18-13

05:58

Gordon made two free throws, the first missed

18-13

05:58

The Nuggets got offensive rebounds

18-13

05:58

The Nuggets made a substitution, and Hardaway came on to replace Johnson

18-13

05:58

Gordon hit his second free throw

18-14

05:48

Green scored on a breakthrough layup

20-14

05:34

Gordon dribbled out of bounds and made a mistake

20-14

05:17

Goodwin missed a three-point shot

20-14

05:13

Hardaway defensive rebounds

20-14

05:00

Jokic received an assist from Murray and hit a drift shot

20-16

04:42

Booker hit a step-back jumper

22-16

04:28

Braun missed a three-point shot

22-16

04:23

O'Neal defensive rebound

22-16

04:21

O'Neal hit a three-pointer from long range

25-16

04:20

The Nuggets took a long pause

25-16

04:20

The Suns made a substitution, and Fleming came on to replace O'Neal

25-16

04:20

The Suns made a substitution, and Allen came on to replace Green

25-16

04:20

The Nuggets made a substitution, and Jones came on to replace Gordon

25-16

04:06

Murray received an assist from Jokic and hit a three-point shot

25-19

04:03

The Nuggets obstructed the game from making a violation

25-19

03:39

Goodwin received an assist from Allen and hit a step-back jumper

27-19

03:23

Murray missed a pull-up jumper

27-19

03:20

Allen defensive rebound

27-19

03:10

Allen received an assist from Booker and hit a three-point shot

30-19

02:51

Hardaway received an assist from Jokic and hit a three-point shot

30-22

02:26

Booker stepped back and missed a three-point jumper

30-22

02:22

Jokic defended the rebound

30-22

02:20

Hardaway received an assist from Jokic and hit a dunk

30-24

02:20

Goodwin fouled on a shot

30-24

02:20

The Suns made a substitution, and Iguodaro came on to replace Booker

30-24

02:20

The Suns made a substitution, and Gillespie came on to replace Marouachi

30-24

02:20

The Nuggets made a substitution, and Brown came on to replace Braun

30-24

02:20

The Nuggets made a substitution, and Johnson came on to replace Murray

30-24

02:20

Hardaway hit a free throw

30-25

02:04

Goodwin received an assist from Allen and hit a drift shot

32-25

01:53

Hardaway missed a three-point shot

32-25

01:51

Brown offensive rebounds

32-25

01:47

Goodwin fouled on a shot

32-25

01:47

Hardaway made two free throws, the first of which missed

32-25

01:47

The Nuggets got offensive rebounds

32-25

01:47

Hardaway hit his second free throw

32-26

01:33

Jones committed a personal foul

32-26

01:23

Allen missed a three-point pull-up jumper

32-26

01:22

The Nuggets got defensive rebounds

32-26

01:06

Jones missed a jumper

32-26

01:04

Goodwin defensive rebounds

32-26

53.3

Allen received an assist from Iguodaro and hit a three-pointer

35-26

38.6

Johnson missed a three-point shot

35-26

35.6

Gillespie defensive rebound

35-26

31.0

Gillespie missed a two-point layup

35-26

28.3

Johnson defensive rebound

35-26

16.4

Jokic received an assist from Johnson and hit a drift shot

35-28

3.0

Allen missed a three-point pull-up jumper

35-28

3.0

Gillespie offensive rebound

35-28

0.0

The first quarter ends

35-28

Match Info

The Phoenix Suns narrowly fell to the Denver Nuggets 125-123 in a high-scoring NBA thriller on March 25, 2026. In a game that came down to the final possession, the Nuggets secured a crucial road victory, further cementing their position near the top of the Western Conference standings while dealing a blow to the Suns' playoff aspirations. The match was a back-and-forth affair from the opening tip-off. The Suns, led by their star backcourt, built an early lead with efficient three-point shooting. However, the Nuggets' methodical offense, orchestrated by their MVP-caliber center, kept them within striking distance throughout the first half. The third quarter saw a momentum shift as Denver's bench unit provided a spark, erasing the deficit and taking a slim lead into the final period. The fourth quarter was a tense battle of execution, with neither team able to pull away by more than a few points. The decisive moment came in the final minute with the score tied; the Nuggets ran a perfectly executed pick-and-roll, resulting in an easy layup to go ahead by two. The Suns had one final chance, but a heavily contested three-point attempt at the buzzer rimmed out, sealing the Denver win. Key performances included a monumental triple-double from the Nuggets' star, who controlled the paint on both ends, and a heroic 40-point effort from the Suns' leading scorer, which ultimately fell just short. The game was played at a playoff intensity with few turnovers and high shooting percentages, underscoring the quality of both contenders. From a standings perspective, this result tightened the race in the Western Conference, with the Nuggets gaining valuable ground in the fight for a top seed and the Suns slipping in a crowded play-in tournament picture. Post-game, the Suns' coach lamented the final defensive breakdown, saying, "We executed for 47 minutes, but championship teams make that one more play. We didn't tonight." The Nuggets' coach praised his team's resilience, stating, "To come into a tough environment like this and find a way shows our growth. This is a character win." The starting lineups featured the Suns' core of All-Stars and the Nuggets' balanced attack led by their franchise centerpiece.

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Match Date: Mar 25, 2026

Competition: NBA

Country: United States

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