The Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns face notable roster challenges ahead of their Tuesday night matchup at Footprint Center in Phoenix.
Denver will be without Peyton Watson, who is sidelined due to a right hamstring injury.
Phoenix enters the game with multiple absences, including Dillon Brooks (left hand fracture), Amir Coffey (left ankle sprain), Haywood Highsmith (right knee injury management), and Mark Williams (left foot third metatarsal stress reaction). Grayson Allen is listed as questionable with a left knee concern, while Royce O’Neale is probable with left knee soreness.
The Nuggets (44-28) are riding a two-game home winning streak, having defeated the Trail Blazers 128-112 and the Raptors 121-115.
Jamal Murray continues to lead Denver with 25.1 points and 7.1 assists per game, while Nikola Jokic averages 28.0 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 10.6 assists.
The Suns (40-32) are coming off a 120-98 home win over the Raptors but fell 105-108 to the Bucks the night before. Devin Booker remains the team’s primary offensive option with 25.5 points per game, supported by Jalen Green (17.6 PPG) and Collin Gillespie (13.3 PPG)
This season, Denver has swept Phoenix in two meetings, winning 133-111 at home and 130-112 on the road.
Tuesday’s matchup carries playoff implications for both Western Conference teams. Denver holds the fourth seed, while Phoenix sits seventh, meaning every game impacts positioning.
The game tips off at 11:00 PM ET from Footprint Center.
