The Phoenix Suns (30 - 28) defeated the Denver Nuggets (20 - 37) 110 - 96 on Wednesday at the Pepsi Center in Denver. The Suns got off to a quick start in this one, out - scoring the Nuggets 35 - 26 right away in the first quarter. They were the superior shooters as well, going 43 percent from the field, while the Nuggets finished at just 38 percent from the floor. Along with the hot start, the Suns out - rebounded the Nuggets 65 - 40, giving them a hefty advantage, while also going a long way in making up for the 21 turnovers they committed. The Suns' backcourt duo of Brandon Knight and Eric Bledsoe were just too much for the Nuggets. Knight finished with a team - high of 19 points (7 - 16 FG, 3 - 8 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT) and six assists, while Bledsoe posted 18 points (7 - 15 FG, 1 - 3 3Pt, 3 - 3 FT), six rebounds and six assists. While he was having a career year with the Bucks, Knight has continued his strong play since being traded to the Suns, averaging 17 points and five assists in the three games since his debut. Bledsoe has also been producing in bunches lately, combining for 39 points and six assists over his last two games. The Suns received a nice contribution off the bench from Gerald Green. In just 21 minutes, he went 5 - for - 12 from the field and 3 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score 15 points, while adding four rebounds and three assists as well. With the departure of Isaiah Thomas, Green has now become the best option for the Suns off the bench. Reaching double figures in points for just the second time in his career, rookie T.J. Warren had 10 points (5 - 8 FG, 0 - 2 FT) and seven rebounds in 19 minutes. Danilo Gallinari has yet to slow down, as he again posted some impressive numbers for the Nuggets. He went 6 - for - 16 from the field and 5 - for - 11 from the three - point line to score 20 points, while also adding seven rebounds as well. Despite averaging 9 points on the season, he's averaged 19 points over his last three games, while he's shot 45 percent or higher from the three - point line in each of those outings. Coming off the bench, Will Barton is another player who continues to play surprisingly well. In 34 minutes, he posted a team - high of 22 points (6 - 9 FG, 3 - 5 3Pt, 7 - 8 FT), to go along with eight rebounds and three assists. In the three games he's played with the Nuggets since coming over from the Trail Blazers, he's averaged 15 points and five rebounds. He failed to get very much playing time with his old team, so he's thriving in his new role. Jeoffrey Lauvergne played in just his third career NBA game Wednesday. The rookie played quite well, going 4 - for - 7 from the field and 1 - for - 1 from the three - point line to score 11 points, while grabbing nine rebounds. It was a new season - high in points for him. Ty Lawson posted 13 points (5 - 12 FG, 2 - 5 3Pt, 1 - 2 FT) and seven assists. The Suns' next game will be at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, while the Nuggets will be at home against the Utah Jazz on Friday.
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