The visiting Denver Nuggets defeated the Phoenix Suns, 120 - 114, on Sunday afternoon. Forward Wilson Chandler led Denver (7 - 10) with 25 points after posting a team - high 32 on Friday night against OKC. Chandler continues to enjoy a featured role due to injuries to wings Danilo Gallinari and Will Barton. The forward helped contribute to Denver's early lead on Sunday, as the team entered halftime up 20 points. Phoenix was able to rally somewhat, however, narrowing the lead by 13 points during the third quarter. Denver, the league's top rebounding team, saw a challenge on the glass in the Suns' Tyson Chandler, who pulled down a game - high 15 boards. The Nuggets were still able to maintain a slight rebounding advantage, recording 49 rebounds to Phoenix's 46. A combined 40 points for Denver's starting backcourt and a 13 - point, 11 - rebound double - double off the bench for Nikola Jokic helped Denver maintain the lead on the scoreboard. Phoenix (5 - 13), meanwhile, saw top - notch performances from both members of its starting backcourt. Eric Bledsoe scored a season - high 35 points while knocking down all 11 of his free - throw attempts. Bledsoe also recorded six rebounds, six assists, two steals, and two blocks. Booker, meanwhile, scored 30 points and had just one turnover. The Suns struggled with efficiency, though, shooting just 40 percent from the field as a team. Phoenix had issues with ball movement as well, recording just 11 assists as a team. The Nuggets will host the Heat and the Suns will host the Hawks on Wednesday.
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