Here are the scores, updates, and results of the NBA 2020-2021 regular season match between the Denver Nuggets (DEN) and the Phoenix Suns (PHX) on January 2, 2021, at the Pepsi Center.
The Denver Nuggets came up short at the final buzzer as they fell to the Phoenix Suns, 106-103.
Deandre Ayton and Devin Booker each recorded 22 points for the Suns, while Chris Paul added 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists in the victory, including a step-back jumper with 7.1 seconds remaining to put the Suns up by 4 points.
Nikola Jokic tallied 17 points, 9 rebounds, and 11 assists for the Nuggets.
The Suns improve to 5-1 on the season, while the Nuggets fall to 1-4.
Phoenix Suns will face the Los Angeles Clippers next, on January 4, 2021 (Manila time), while the Denver Nuggets will face the Minnesota Timberwolves on the same date.
Denver vs Phoenix
Quarters: 32-34; 49-60; 78-87; 103-106
The scores:
Nuggets (103) – Jamal Murray 31; Nikola Jokic 17; Paul Millsap 15; Monte Morris 10; JaMychal Green 8; Gary Harris 7; Isaiah Hartenstein 7; P. J. Dozier 6; Will Barton 2; Facundo Campazzo 0; R. J. Hampton 0.
Suns (106) – Deandre Ayton 22; Devin Booker 22; Chris Paul 21; Mikal Bridges 14; Langston Galloway 9; Cameron Johnson 9; Jae Crowder 4; Frank Kaminsky 3; Cameron Payne 2; Jevon Carter 0.