The Denver Nuggets (8 - 8) defeated the Phoenix Suns (10 - 7) 122 - 97 on Friday. Denver and Phoenix were playing a home - and - home set where the teams play two consecutive games, one at each other's home court. The Suns beat the Nuggets 120 - 112 on Wednesday, but the Suns could n't buy a bucket Friday, shooting just 39 percent from the field. Seven players finished in double digits for Denver. Danilo Gallinari left Wednesday's game with knee soreness, but he was cleared to play Friday and put up 11 points in 23 minutes off the bench. The Nuggets have won six of their last seven games, and they'll travel to Utah to play the Jazz on Monday in search of another win. Phoenix could n't find the bottom of the net Friday, but they've won five of their last seven games. Isaiah Thomas sat out a second straight game with an ankle bruise. They had just one starter finish in double digits, but four bench players were able to crack the threshold. They'll return home to host the Orlando Magic on Sunday.
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