Denver has seized control after a Phoenix first-quarter surge, carrying a 103-93 lead into the fourth.
Phoenix opened with 37 in the first quarter, but Denver answered with 39 in the second to take a 71-67 halftime lead. The Nuggets extended the margin by outscoring the Suns 32-26 in the third, and lead 103-93 entering the fourth. Jamal Murray and Christian Braun have each scored 26 for Denver, with Braun shooting 6-for-7 from three. Dillon Brooks has 22 for Phoenix, while Nikola Jokic has added 14 points and nine assists.
Key Performers
Jamal Murray (Denver): 26 points, 5-for-6 from three Christian Braun (Denver): 26 points, 6-for-7 from three Dillon Brooks (Phoenix): 22 points, 9-for-12 shooting