Published Mar 23, 10:02am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 23, 10:02am ET
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One of the games on Tuesday's NBA slate features the Phoenix Suns hosting the New Denver Nuggets. Who has the edge in our Suns vs Nuggets pick?
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| Phoenix Suns | +4.5 (-105) |
| Denver Nuggets | -4.5 (-116) |
Phoenix had dropped five straight games before bouncing back with an impressive 120-98 victory against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night.
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The Suns led 66-48 at intermission. And they extended their advantage to 30 points late in the third quarter following Devin Booker's three-point play.
Booker led a balanced attack with 25 points and six assists on 9-for-15 shooting overall and 3-for-6 from beyond the arc. Jalen Green scored 20 points and had seven assists.
The Nuggets enter this conference tilt having won three of their last four games. This stretch includes a 128-112 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
In a high-scoring first half, Denver led 75-69 at the break. But an 11-0 run midway through the third extended the Nuggets' advantage to 14 points (88-74), paving the way for a double-digit win.
Nikola Jokic was one of seven players who reached double figures for Denver. He scored 22 points, collected 14 rebounds, and handed out 14 assists. Jamal Murray also had 22 points to go along with seven dimes.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Suns have dropped four of the previous five meetings in this series, and are 6-13 across their last 19 outings against Northwest Division opponents.
Pick: Denver Nuggets
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Denver Nuggets
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