The Phoenix Suns hope to finally get a win on their West rivals as the Denver Nuggets look to sweep the season series.

Catch the game this Wednesday, March 25th, at 11:00 AM, Manila time.

AWAY: Denver Nuggets (44-28)

Projected starting five:

  • Jamal Murray
  • Christian Braun
  • Cam Johnson
  • Aaron Gordon
  • Nikola Jokic

Denver enters this matchup having won five of its last seven games, posting a strong +11.8 net rating during that stretch. Even so, the Nuggets have dropped two of their last three road contests, leaving a bit of uncertainty away from home. That hasn’t mattered against Phoenix this season, though. Denver is 2-0 versus the Suns and cleared 130-plus points in both games, winning by 22 and 18 in two decisive offensive showcases.

The engine, as always, is the Nikola Jokic-Jamal Murray tandem. Jokic is tracking toward yet another triple-double season while orchestrating the league’s most efficient attack, and Murray is putting together one of his most prolific scoring campaigns. Around them, Denver’s depth makes the attack even tougher to contain. Aaron Gordon’s interior presence, Christian Braun’s energy, and Cam Johnson’s spacing give the Nuggets multiple ways to punish defensive attention.

It all fuels a unit that ranks first in both scoring and offensive rating. The vulnerability remains on the other end, however, where Denver sits just 19th in points allowed and 20th in defensive rating, an opening Phoenix will try to (finally) exploit.

HOME: Phoenix Suns (40-32)

Projected starting five:

  • Collin Gillespie
  • Devin Booker
  • Jordan Goodwin
  • Jalen Green
  • Oso Ighodaro

Phoenix comes in fresh off a 120-98 victory over Toronto, snapping a five-game losing streak and offering a potential confidence boost ahead of another meeting with Denver. That win was especially important given the two earlier blowout losses to the Nuggets, both of which exposed offensive struggles and difficulty keeping pace.

Devin Booker continues to lead the scoring load at 25.5 points per game, providing the Suns with a reliable late-clock option. Jalen Green, meanwhile, appears healthy again and is settling into the No. 2 role at 17.4 points per night. While there isn’t a clear third scoring option, Phoenix leans on a committee approach. Point guard Collin Gillespie has emerged as a key contributor, enjoying a breakout season with steady playmaking and timely shot-making.

The Suns’ identity leans heavily on defense. Despite ranking just 26th in scoring, Phoenix sits sixth in points allowed, relying on discipline and half-court execution to stay competitive. If that defense holds and the offense finds enough rhythm, the Suns may finally keep pace with Denver’s firepower.

PICKS

Spread: Nuggets (-5.5)
Over/Under: Over (233.5)