Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Match Player Stats – Box Scores

If you’ve been tracking the Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns this season, you already know the rivalry has tilted heavily in one direction lately. The Nuggets have dominated recent head-to-head matchups, winning four of the last five games while Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray continue to post eye-catching numbers. This piece breaks down every relevant box score, player average, and game log so you have the full picture before the next tip-off.

Latest Nuggets Win: 130-112 vs Suns (Nov 29, 2025) · Jokic Points: 26 · Murray Points: 24 · Jokic RPG: 14.3 · Murray PPG: 25.3

The following table compiles verified box score data from multiple sources for key head-to-head metrics.

Who will win Nuggets vs Suns?

Based on recent form, the Nuggets hold a clear edge. They’ve won four of the last five matchups and currently own a five-game losing streak against the Suns heading into future contests. The numbers tell a consistent story: Denver scores at a higher rate, defends adequately, and gets consistent performances from its star duo.

Recent Form

The Nuggets posted 124.2 points per game across their last five meetings with the Suns, according to Land of Basketball (basketball statistics tracker). That average sits well above Phoenix’s 111.4 points per game in the same span. The point differential of plus-12.8 favors Denver consistently.

Key Matchups

Nikola Jokic has been the anchor for Denver, averaging 14.3 rebounds per game against the Suns (StatMuse player database). Jamal Murray complements him with 25.3 points per game in these matchups, giving the Nuggets a reliable scoring punch whenever the Suns’ defense converges on the MVP center.

The implication: Phoenix must find a way to neutralize Jokic’s paint presence while limiting Murray’s perimeter efficiency if they hope to flip the script.

What was Jokic’s injury?

Publicly available sources do not show a documented Jokic injury from recent games. He has logged heavy minutes across recent Nuggets-Suns matchups, including playing through the Suns’ defensive schemes without extended rest periods. However, current injury status for upcoming games remains unclear from verified reporting.

Diagnosis Details

Jokic has maintained his statistical output across the sample of games reviewed. His rebounds and assists remain elevated regardless of opponent, suggesting no significant physical limitation in the games for which data exists.

Impact on Games

When Jokic is fully available, Denver’s offensive rating climbs to 122.6 against the Suns, according to head-to-head data from Land of Basketball. Any reduction in his availability would likely shift the competitive balance in Phoenix’s favor.

Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns last game

The most recent verified contest occurred on March 24, 2026, with the Nuggets edging the Suns 125-123 in the closest game of the recent series. It marked the fifth consecutive Nuggets victory in the head-to-head matchup.

Box Score Highlights

Phoenix finished with 123 points, 41 rebounds, 24 assists, and a 43.8% field goal percentage (StatMuse game statistics). Denver recorded 125 points, showing they could win despite Phoenix’s best shooting effort in recent weeks.

Top Performers

Jokic contributed across multiple categories while Murray provided secondary scoring. The Suns’ balanced stat line (41 rebounds, 24 assists) indicates competitive team play, but the two-point margin wasn’t enough to break Denver’s win streak.

Suns vs Nuggets last 5 games

Examining the last five games reveals consistent Nuggets dominance. Denver won four of those five contests, with Phoenix’s sole victory coming on December 25, 2024, by a 110-100 margin.

Game Logs

The five-game sample spans from December 2024 through March 2026:

• Dec 25, 2024: Suns won 110-100 (StatMuse game records)
• Feb 8, 2025: Nuggets won 122-105
• Mar 7, 2025: Nuggets won 149-141 (OT) (Livescores.biz match data)
• Oct 25, 2025: Nuggets won 133-111 (ESPN official game summary)
• Nov 29, 2025: Nuggets won 130-112 (StatMuse box scores)

Player Averages

Jokic averaged 14.3 rebounds per game across these matchups (StatMuse player tracking). Murray averaged 25.3 points per game, with his scoring spikes often coming in clutch moments during Denver’s victories.

What this means: Phoenix’s defense has no consistent answer for Denver’s offensive system, particularly when Jokic operates as both scorer and playmaker.

Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Stats

Beyond single-game performances, the aggregate statistics paint a clear picture of this rivalry’s recent trajectory. Denver holds statistical advantages in scoring, point differential, and win rate across multiple samples.

Player Stats All-Time

Since 2004, the Nuggets won 51 of 99 games against the Suns (PPG 110.6), while Phoenix won 48 (PPG 108.7) (AiScore historical records). The historical series remains relatively competitive, but recent form tilts heavily toward Denver.

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The March 24, 2026 game resulted in a 125-123 Nuggets victory (StatMuse verified game data). Suns forward Devin Booker posted competitive numbers but couldn’t overcome Denver’s late-game execution.

These numbers confirm the pattern: Denver’s offensive consistency overwhelms Phoenix’s best efforts, especially in clutch moments.

Six games tracked, with Phoenix’s best chance coming in March 2026 when they nearly ended the streak but fell short by two points.

For bettors and fans tracking this rivalry, the pattern is unmistakable: Denver matches or exceeds Phoenix’s best performances and wins the moments that matter most. Phoenix has shown flashes—their highest-scoring game (141 points) came in an overtime loss—but consistency against a Jokic-led Nuggets squad remains elusive.

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While Jokic and Murray dominated on Nov 29, the Suns reversed course in Dec 25 box score analysis where Durant erupted for 27 points and 6 assists.

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