The tandem combined for 70 points and 14 three-pointers in a 127-120 victory over Phoenix.

Murray also tallied 8 rebounds and 5 assists.

The Denver Nuggets overcame key roster absences to defeat the Phoenix Suns 127-120 in an exhilarating 2026-27 NBA Regular Season clash on Saturday. Denver leaned on poised fourth-quarter execution to hold off a relentless Phoenix offensive attack and secure a hard-fought road victory.

Phoenix counters with Brooks, Bridges, Maluach, Booker and Green. Cameron Johnson, listed questionable on the injury report, started.

Strawther sits with a left knee sprain.

Miles Bridges came to Phoenix in the deal.

Friday's tipoff is set for 10 p.m. ET.

He has hit 20% of his threes on 6.7 attempts a game.

Oklahoma City leads Phoenix 75-66 in ongoing game

Phoenix trails Oklahoma City 44-53 in progress

Oklahoma City counters with Hartenstein, Williams, Gilgeous-Alexander, McCain and Mitchell.

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Suns lead Warriors 130-119 with play ongoing

Phoenix holds a 114-102 edge with the game in progress.

Phoenix led 71-61 in the third quarter.

Phoenix entered the game at 0-1.

Phoenix counters with Brooks, Bridges, Maluach, Booker and Green.

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Phoenix finalized roster Oct. 20 before Portland opener

Suns finalized opening-night roster Oct. 20

Opening-night roster set Oct. 20.

Blazers weigh three-guard lineup vs Suns

$60M downtown build hosts hoops, health and classes

Played all 82 games as one of 18 ironmen leaguewide

White Association set for 24 games in 2026-27

Downtown Phoenix site set for state-of-the-art build

Phoenix won one playoff series with Durant

Pact locks in the 24-year-old big man through 2030-31.

Missed all of 2025-26 season ahead of Portland opener

Available exclusively in Phoenix Team Shop

Off-court preseason prompt follows 123-103 loss to San Antonio

Jared Weiss notes Fox played mostly below the rim last season

Portland opens season at home

Moment came during opening week of preseason camp

Durant trade brought Brooks, Green and Ott