Suns Defeat Nuggets 110-100 on Christmas

The Phoenix Suns secured a 110-100 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Christmas Day, with Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal each scoring 27 points, despite the absence of Devin Booker and Grayson Allen. The Suns led by seven after three quarters and expanded their lead to 15 down the stretch, ending a three-game losing streak. Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 25 points and 15 rebounds, but the team struggled with a poor shooting performance, particularly from three-point range (8 of 29). Jamal Murray returned from injury to contribute 13 points, but could not match the intensity needed to replicate their earlier 117-90 win against the Suns. Monte Morris provided a spark off the bench for Phoenix, scoring 11 points, as the Suns capitalized on Jokic's rest periods to extend their lead. Both teams will continue their schedules with upcoming games against the Cavaliers and Mavericks, respectively.