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Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns Preview, Odds, Prediction (Dec 25)
- Nikola Velickovic
- Dec 24, 2024 at 4:14 AM EST
- Nuggets vs. Suns Christmas Day game is the second of back-to-back events between these units.
- Denver Nuggets won the previous one played on Monday night, 117-90.
- Devin Booker is questionable for this game.
The Nuggets trashed the Phoenix Suns this Monday night, 117-90. Now, the Arizona franchise has the chance to get even as they host the former NBA champions at their Footprint Center.
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How To Watch
- When: Wednesday, December 25, 10:30 pm ET
- Where: Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona
- How To Watch: ESPN, ABC
NBA Regular Season Odds
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | -135 | -2.5 | 233.5 |
| Phoenix Suns | +115 | +2.5 | 233.5 |
Game Preview
Denver is 16-11 with this victory and tries to accelerate to reach the top teams in the Western Conference. They won five of the previous six games, meaning their form is rising.
Jamal Murray will be out for this event, though his contribution this year has been pretty limited. Unlike him, the top NBA MVP candidate, Nikola Jokic, keeps on rolling, and we saw that on Monday when he scored 32 points in 30 minutes played.
Nikola Jokic tonight:
— StatMuse (@statmuse) December 24, 2024
32 PTS
7 AST
12-17 FG
Didn't play in the fourth quarter. pic.twitter.com/9KwJBsdjML
As for the Suns, the big question is Devin Booker’s injury. His chances of appearing on Christmas Day are 50-50, which will be a big factor here. After all, he is the playmaker in terms of handling the ball, and against the Nuggets, not having your top choice in that position is a massive setback.
Tyus Jones has done a solid job over the last 10 matches, averaging 15.6 points and 6.5 assists, but you will agree that he isn’t of the caliber that could compete with former NBA MVP Russel Westbrook.
Nuggets vs. Suns Head to Head
As said this Monday the Nuggets beat the Suns 117-90 at the Mile High. There weren’t any other games between these two this season.
Nuggets vs. Suns Prediction
The Nuggets are in better shape, with or without Booker playing for the Suns. Simply, even if he appears on the floor, our prediction here is that the guests will win this matchup.
- Free NBA pick: Denver Nuggets win
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