DENVER (AP) — Kevin Durant had 30 factors, 13 rebounds and 5 blocks and the Phoenix Suns gained in Denver for the second time this month, beating the defending champion Nuggets 104-97 on Wednesday evening.
The Suns, with the hardest remaining schedule within the NBA, moved a half-game forward of Sacramento for the seventh spot within the Western Convention as they attempt to transfer as much as sixth to keep away from a play-in recreation. Dallas is No. 6, a half-game forward of Phoenix.
The Western Convention-leading Nuggets struggled with out place to begin guard Jamal Murray, who missed his third straight recreation with a sprained left ankle. Nikola Jokic had 22 factors, 9 rebounds and 10 assists as he fought by way of decrease again ache and left hip soreness.
Denver Nuggets 2023-24 Schedule
Feb. 8: Nuggets at Los Angeles – TNT
Feb. 9: Nuggets at Sacramento
Feb. 12: Nuggets at Milwaukee
Feb. 14: Nuggets vs Sacramento
Feb. 22: Nuggets vs Washington
Feb. 23: Nuggets at Portland
Feb. 25: Nuggets at Golden State – ESPN
Feb. 28: Nuggets vs. Sacramento
Feb. 29: Nuggets vs. Miami – TNT
Mar. 2: Nuggets at Lakers – ABC Denver7
Mar. 5: Nuggets vs. Phoenix – TNT
Mar. 7: Nuggets vs. Boston – TNT
Mar. 9: Nuggets vs. Utah
Mar. 11: Nuggets vs. Toronto
Mar. 13: Nuggets at Miami – ESPN
Mar. 15: Nuggets vs. San Antonio
Mar. 17: Nuggets at Dallas – ABC, Denver7
Mar. 19: Nuggets at Minnesota – NBA TV
Mar. 21: Nuggets vs. New York
Mar. 23: Nuggets at Portland
Mar. 25: Nuggets vs. Memphis
Mar. 27: Nuggets vs. Phoenix – ESPN
Mar. 29: Nuggets vs. Minnesota
Mar. 31: Nuggets vs. Cleveland – NBA TV
Apr. 2: Nuggets vs. San Antonio
Apr. 4: Nuggets at Los Angeles. – TNT
Apr. 6: Nuggets vs. Atlanta
Apr. 9: Nuggets at Utah
Apr. 10: Nuggets vs. Minnesota – ESPN
Apr. 12: Nuggets at San Antonio
Apr. 14: Nuggets at Memphis
