NBA / Matchups / Nuggets vs Suns
Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns
Next meeting: Friday, October 30 at 10:00 PM ET. The sportsbook market, with the vig removed, has them at 45%.
45%
Suns win chance, market (2 books)
Team ratings (last season)
| Record | Off rating | Def rating | Net | Pace |
|---|
| Nuggets | 54-28 | 120.3 #1 | 115.3 #21 | 5.1 | 100.2 #20 |
| Suns | 45-37 | 113.1 #16 | 111.6 #9 | 1.5 | 99.2 #23 |
Ratings are points per 100 possessions. A lower defensive rating is better. Rank in the league next to each number.
Denver Nuggets: recent games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|
| 2026-10-24 | vs New Orleans Pelicans | W 141-135 | -11.5 missed | 239.5 over |
| 2026-10-22 | at Oklahoma City Thunder | L 84-96 | +8.5 missed | 236.5 under |
| 2026-04-30 | at Minnesota Timberwolves | L 98-110 | -7.5 missed | 223.5 under |
| 2026-04-27 | vs Minnesota Timberwolves | W 125-113 | -11.5 covered | 225.5 over |
| 2026-04-25 | at Minnesota Timberwolves | L 96-112 | -1.5 missed | 228.5 under |
Phoenix Suns: recent games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|
| 2026-10-24 | vs Golden State Warriors | W 131-122 | -9.5 missed | 221.5 over |
| 2026-10-21 | at Portland Trail Blazers | L 83-124 | +3.5 missed | 232.5 under |
| 2026-04-27 | vs Oklahoma City Thunder | L 122-131 | +11.0 covered | 215.5 over |
| 2026-04-25 | vs Oklahoma City Thunder | L 109-121 | +8.5 missed | 212.5 over |
| 2026-04-22 | at Oklahoma City Thunder | L 107-120 | +17.5 covered | 216.5 over |
Injuries and absences
Compiled from official league injury reports and beat reporters. Statuses change often and some entries are reports, not confirmations. Check the team's final report before game time.
| Team | Player | Status | Expected return |
|---|
| DEN | Cameron Johnson F | out | 2026-10-26 |
| DEN | Spencer Jones F | out | 2026-10-26 |
| DEN | Julian Strawther G | out | 2026-11-29 |
| DEN | Alpha Diallo G | out | 2026-10-26 |
| PHX | Oso Ighodaro F | out | 2026-10-26 |
| PHX | Mark Williams C | out | 2027-02-03 |
Team leaders (last season)
| Team | Stat | Player | Per game |
|---|
| DEN | Points | Nikola Jokic | 27.7 |
| DEN | Rebounds | Nikola Jokic | 12.9 |
| DEN | Assists | Nikola Jokic | 10.7 |
| PHX | Points | Devin Booker | 26.1 |
| PHX | Rebounds | Mark Williams (out) | 8.0 |
| PHX | Assists | Devin Booker | 6.0 |
Season series, Nuggets vs Suns
| Date | Game | Result |
|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | Nuggets at Suns | Upcoming |
| Nov 16, 2026 | Suns at Nuggets | Upcoming |
| Jan 5, 2027 | Suns at Nuggets | Upcoming |
| Apr 2, 2027 | Nuggets at Suns | Upcoming |
Team snapshots
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