Murray and Braun Sink Suns with Three-Pointers

The Denver Nuggets won 127-120 on the road against the Phoenix Suns, securing their second straight victory. Jamal Murray was the game's top scorer with 39 points, while Christian Braun came close with 31. Both hit seven three-pointers. Nikola Jokić organized the offense with 18 points and 10 assists. All five of Denver's starters reached double figures.

Braun scored 22 points in the first half, putting Denver ahead 71-67 at the break. In the second half, Murray's 28 points were decisive. The Nuggets entered the final period with a 103-93 advantage and protected that lead to the end. They answered every Suns comeback attempt and never lost control of the game.

For Phoenix, Miles Bridges scored 24 and Devin Booker added 20. Gillespie had 16 points and 10 assists. Dillon Brooks played well with 22 points, but he was ejected in the third quarter for striking Murray in the groin during a shot attempt.

Elsewhere on the night, the Golden State Warriors came from behind to win 112-95, with Curry scoring 31. The Minnesota Timberwolves beat their opponent 127-101 with contributions from Ball and McDaniels. The Dallas Mavericks completed a comeback for a 116-111 win, led by Irving's 35 points and Flagg's 33. The Heat won 145-125 behind Giannis, who posted a triple-double with 31 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists. Orlando beat its opponent 121-114, with Bane scoring 28, Wagner adding 26 points, and 11 assists from the team.