Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction

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Denver Nuggets

The Nuggets are 2nd in the North-West division and 6th in the Western Conference.

The record of the Nuggets in the 2024-25 NBA season is 14-11.In their recent matchup against the TrailBlazers,they lost by 2 points (124-126).Jokic had 34 points and eight assists for Denver.Jamal Murray added 24 points and 10 assists, and Westbrook scored 19 points.Denver struggled defensively against the NBA’s third-worst offense.

Denver trailed by 17 points at the start of the fourth quarter but rallied to take a two-point lead on Micheal Porter Jr.’s dunk with just under a minute remaining. Simons and Sharpe made two free throws each to put Portland back on top before Jokic tied it on a layup with 16.8 seconds left.Portland shot 46.4% to Denver's 54%, but the Blazers got to the foul line more often and made five more free throws on the night. Portland made 16 3-pointers to Denver's 15.

For the upcoming match against the Phoenix Suns,the Nuggets will try to Maximize Nikola Jokić’s Playmaking,Jokić’s ability to facilitate from the post and top of the key can create mismatches.Use Aaron Gordon as the primary defender on Booker and switch with versatile defenders like Michael Porter Jr. to contest shots.Double-team selectively to force the ball out of their hands, but maintain perimeter discipline to avoid open threes.Use Nikola Jokić and supporting defenders to challenge Durant and prevent easy buckets inside.

Utilize Jokić’s playmaking to create open looks for shooters like Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr.Exploit Jokić’s ability to score in the post when mismatches arise.Use Jamal Murray and Christian Braun  to attack in transition, capitalizing on any defensive lapses by the Suns.Target the paint consistently, using pick-and-roll plays with Jokić and Murray to generate high-percentage opportunities.

The Nuggets on average score 119.4 points per game ,they score 49.6% from the field and are ranked 2nd in the league and 38.3% from the arc and are ranked 5th in the league.Rebounds Per Game:- 44.8 rebounds and are ranked 11th in the league.

Injuries:-Dario Saric:Day to day(Ankle)

Phoenix Suns

The Suns are 4th in the Pacific division and 11th in the Western Conference.

The record of the Suns in the 2024-25 NBA season is 14-13.In their recent matchup against the Pistons,they lost by 8 points (125-133).Durant scored a season-high 43 points on 14-of-26 shooting and made all 11 of his free throws. Bradley Beal added 26, but the Suns couldn’t overcome 19 turnovers.The Suns played their first game of the season without four-time All-Star guard Devin Booker,who is out with left groin soreness.They've lost 12 of their last 18 games after starting the season 8-1. 

Turnovers were the main culprit on Saturday. Booker's absence was certainly a factor, but there's no real excuse for being that sloppy.The Suns had a little hope in the final minute, but Cunningham hit a 3-pointer with 33.8 seconds left that pushed the Pistons' lead to seven.The Suns shot nearly 62% from the field over the first three quarters but still trailed 103-94, mostly because of turnovers and shoddy defense.

For the upcoming match against the Denver Nuggets,the Suns Focuses on exploiting their strengths in interior scoring, driven by players like Durant.The Suns aim to dominate the paint and out-rebound the Nuggets, capitalizing on Nuggets relative weaknesses in defending powerful inside players.To counter the Nuggets shooting,the Suns focus on perimeter defense and controlling pace, slowing down fast breaks to limit scoring opportunities for Nuggets guards and wings. Prevent the Nuggets transition game by controlling the tempo and limiting turnovers.Focus on containing Jamal to limit the Nuggets offensive flow.Use size advantage to dominate the boards,creating second-chance points and preventing Nuggets from getting fast breaks.Phoenix may look to dominate the interior, exploiting any weaknesses in heat post defense.

The Suns on average scored 114.3 points per game they score 47.5% from the field and are ranked 9th in the league and 38.4% from the arc are ranked 4th in the league. Rebounds Per Game:- 42.9 rebounds and are ranked 24

Injuries:-Devin Booker:OUT(left groin soreness)

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Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Match Prediction & Analysis

Check out some of the key stats for this matchup:

The Suns have two wins against the spread in six games this season.

The Suns have yet to lose any of the four games they have been chosen as the favorite in this season.

The Suns have been favored by 7 points or more one time this season and have not covered the spread in any of them.

The Suns have two wins against the spread in six games this season.

The Suns have yet to lose any of the four games they have been chosen as the favorite in this season.

The Suns have been favored by 7 points or more one time this season and have not covered the spread in any of them.

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DENVER NUGGETS vs PHOENIX SUNS
Winning Prediction

We back the Phoenix Suns to win.The Phoenix Suns are favored in a matchup against the Denver Nuggets due to their superior roster depth, consistent offensive firepower, and the leadership of stars like Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal.The Nuggets, while featuring promising talent like Jocic and Jamal Murray,have struggled with consistency on both ends of the court.For the Nuggets to pull off an upset, they’ll need exceptional performances from their core players and improved defensive execution. The Suns are likely to control the pace and leverage their scoring efficiency.

Phoenix Suns to Win!

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