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Brooks’ 12 Leads Phoenix’s 37-Point First-Quarter Surge
October 31, 2026 · 2:36 AM
Phoenix carries a 37-32 lead into the second quarter as Dillon Brooks sets the scoring pace.
The Suns put up 37 points in the opening quarter and lead Denver 37-32 early in the second. Dillon Brooks paced Phoenix with 12 points, shooting 5-for-7 from the field and 2-for-3 from deep. Christian Braun kept the Nuggets close with 11 points, hitting all three of his three-point attempts. Collin Gillespie added nine for Phoenix on a perfect 3-for-3 shooting start, all from beyond the arc.
Key Performers
Dillon Brooks (Phoenix): 12 points, 5-for-7 FG Christian Braun (Denver): 11 points, 3-for-3 from three Collin Gillespie (Phoenix): 9 points, 3-for-3 FG