Denver Nuggets - Phoenix Suns predictions and free betting tips [28/03/2024]

The Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns are set to face off on Thursday at the Ball Arena.

Denver Nuggets

The Nuggets have been in outstanding form since the All-Star break, having won 15 out of the last 17 matches, which has catapulted them to the top spot in the Western Conference. This success includes a home victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, 128-103, on Tuesday, which extended their winning streak to four matches. In this contest, Nikola Jokić once again asserted his status as a leader, scoring 29 points, making 11 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Christian Brown and Reggie Jackson also made significant contributions, adding 17 and 15 points respectively. The Nuggets delivered a highly efficient performance, executing 53% of their game shots and 15 out of 32 trebles.

However, despite their current winning streak, the Nuggets still remember one of their few defeats since the All-Star break, a home court loss to the Phoenix Suns three weeks ago, which ended their six-match winning streak. This serves as a reminder that even in the current run of success, the team remains vulnerable. Despite this, stand-ins such as Jackson and Brown have proven that they can effectively cover for key players, giving the Nuggets additional resources to maintain their current league position.

Phoenix Suns

The Suns have shown good form, fetching victory in 7 out of the last 11 matches, but their recent match against the San Antonio Spurs ended in a 102-104 defeat, breaking their three-match winning streak. In this match, Devin Booker stood out, scoring 36 points, making 6 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Kevin Durant added 29 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. Royce O'Neale also put his share, scoring 12 points off the bench. Despite the defeat, the Suns demonstrated confident play, executing 50% of their game shots and 10 out of 28 trebles.

They managed to recover an 11-point deficit and take the lead with 50 seconds left on the match clock, but then San Antonio were able to seize the initiative and snatch the victory thanks to Jeremy Sohan's winning treble. In the case of Nurkić's absence in the upcoming matches, the Suns could consider utilizing Bol Bol for defending against Jokić, which would be a significant change in their strategy.

Match Forecast: Denver Nuggets - Phoenix Suns

Despite some injuries, the Nuggets still look like clear favourites on their home turf for the upcoming match, but if they are missing key players beyond Murray, Phoenix could very well put up a fight.