The Phoenix Suns defeated the visiting Denver Nuggets, 119-115, at Footprint Center on Thursday.

Denver rested all of their starters in this game, but it was much closer than Phoenix would have hoped. The Nuggets actually led 107-106 with four minutes remaining, but the Suns ripped off a 10-0 run to take control of this game. There were 14 ties and 23 lead changes in total, with neither team grabbing a double-digit lead. Neither team led by more than six points until that 10-0 run by the Suns in the closing minutes to give them a game-high nine-point lead. Phoenix shot 17-of-36 from three-point range, while Denver connected on just 8-of-23.

The Nuggets (52-28) were led by Bruce Brown, finishing with 31 points, six rebounds and four assists. Reggie Jackson registered 20 points, three rebounds, six assists and two steals. Christian Braun totaled 15 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals, while Deandre Jordan amassed 12 points and 11 rebounds.

The Suns (45-35) were led by Kevin Durant, collecting 29 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Chris Paul provided 25 points, six rebounds and two assists. Deandre Ayton accrued 16 points, five rebounds, two assists and two blocks, while Devin Booker had 15 points and eight assists. Torrey Craig led the bench with 11 points, three rebounds and two assists.

Phoenix has to play again on Friday, traveling to face the Los Angeles Lakers. As for Denver, they return to action on Saturday in a road matchup with the Utah Jazz.