Jokic, Murray push Nuggets to win over Suns in 2 OTs
Nikola Jokic had 29 points and 22 rebounds, Jamal Murray hit a difficult 3-pointer to force overtime and the Denver Nuggets outlasted the Phoenix Suns 120-112 in two overtimes Saturday night.
The Canadian Press Jamal Murray , The Canadian Press
PHOENIX There was extra basketball played in Phoenix for a second straight night and it was all Jamal Murray s fault.
The fifth-year Nuggets guard has done some of the finest work in his NBA career against the Suns and the good times lasted deep into Saturday evening largely because of his clutch shooting.
Jokic scores 31, Nuggets rally to beat Suns in OT
Nikola Jokic scored 31 points, Gary Harris added 19 and the Denver Nuggets rallied to force overtime before beating the Phoenix Suns 130-126 on Friday night.
The Canadian Press Nikola Jokic , The Canadian Press
PHOENIX Denver coach Michael Malone is a little exasperated with his players after 15 games. Sometimes the Nuggets look like one of the NBA s best teams. Sometimes they ve looked awful.
He s just thankful the good version showed up in time on Friday night.
Nikola Jokic scored 31 points, Gary Harris added 19 and the Nuggets rallied to force overtime before beating the Phoenix Suns 130-126. The win pushed Denver above .500 for the first time this season at 8-7.