Denver Nuggets Secure First Win of NBA Regular Season
The Denver Nuggets were determined to avoid a 0-2 start to their season. In their home opener at Ball Arena, they delivered a dominant performance against the Phoenix Suns, leading wire to wire and securing a 133-111 win.
Nikola Jokic achieved his second consecutive triple-double, while all of the Nuggets' starters scored in double figures. The bench also played a crucial role, carrying the load when the starters needed rest.
The Nuggets put on a show for the home crowd, with Jokic orchestrating the start of the game and assisting on their first two buckets.
With this win, Denver moves to 1-1 on the season, demonstrating an all-around dominant effort. The pace of the game was methodic early on, but the Nuggets' fresher legs allowed them to build a lead and maintain it throughout.
Author's summary: Nuggets win 133-111 against Suns.