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Denver @ Phoenix

Current Records: Denver 7-7; Phoenix 8-5

What to Know

The Phoenix Suns will be returning home after a five-game road trip. They will take on the Denver Nuggets at 10 p.m. ET Friday at PHX Arena. The matchup is expected to be a close one, with Phoenix going off at just a 1-point favorite.

The Suns didn't have too much breathing room in their contest with the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, but they still walked away with a 109-103 victory. Among those leading the charge for Phoenix was center Deandre Ayton, who dropped a double-double on 26 points and 17 rebounds along with five blocks.

Meanwhile, Denver strolled past the Oklahoma City Thunder with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the game 119-101. It was another big night for Denver's center Nikola Jokic, who posted a double-double on 27 points and 12 boards in addition to six dimes. That makes it three consecutive games in which Jokic has had at least 12 rebounds.

Their wins bumped Phoenix to 8-5 and the Nuggets to 7-7. We'll see which team can carry over their success and which team inevitably falls when the Suns and Denver clash.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 10 p.m. ET
  • Where: PHX Arena -- Phoenix, Arizona
  • TV: ESPN
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Suns are a slight 1-point favorite against the Nuggets, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Suns as a 1.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Denver have won 15 out of their last 20 games against Phoenix.

  • Jan 01, 2021 - Phoenix 106 vs. Denver 103
  • Feb 08, 2020 - Denver 117 vs. Phoenix 108
  • Dec 23, 2019 - Denver 113 vs. Phoenix 111
  • Nov 24, 2019 - Denver 116 vs. Phoenix 104
  • Oct 25, 2019 - Denver 108 vs. Phoenix 107
  • Jan 25, 2019 - Denver 132 vs. Phoenix 95
  • Jan 12, 2019 - Phoenix 102 vs. Denver 93
  • Dec 29, 2018 - Denver 122 vs. Phoenix 118
  • Oct 20, 2018 - Denver 119 vs. Phoenix 91
  • Feb 10, 2018 - Denver 123 vs. Phoenix 113
  • Jan 19, 2018 - Phoenix 108 vs. Denver 100
  • Jan 03, 2018 - Denver 134 vs. Phoenix 111
  • Jan 28, 2017 - Denver 123 vs. Phoenix 112
  • Jan 26, 2017 - Denver 127 vs. Phoenix 120
  • Nov 27, 2016 - Denver 120 vs. Phoenix 114
  • Nov 16, 2016 - Denver 120 vs. Phoenix 104
  • Mar 10, 2016 - Denver 116 vs. Phoenix 98
  • Dec 23, 2015 - Denver 104 vs. Phoenix 96
  • Nov 20, 2015 - Phoenix 114 vs. Denver 107
  • Nov 14, 2015 - Phoenix 105 vs. Denver 81