Nikola Jokic notches another triple-double, leading the Nuggets to their fourth straight win at the expense of a Suns crew that lost Devin Booker to a groin injury. NBA
MANILA, Philippines – Nikola Jokic had 41 points, 15 rebounds, and 15 assists, Aaron Gordon added 28 points and 13 rebounds, and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Phoenix Suns in overtime, 128-125, in the final game of the NBA’s slate of Christmas Day games on Sunday, December 25 .
Landry Shamet tied his career high with 31 points for Phoenix. Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 16 rebounds, Chris Paul amassed 17 points and 16 assists, Damion Lee scored 18, and Torrey Craig and Mikal Bridges had 13 points each.Ayton opened overtime with a 14-footer but Denver responded with the next eight points to go ahead 121-115 with 2:30 left. Shamet hit two 3-pointers around one by Caldwell-Pope and Ayton sank a reverse layup to make it 124-123 with 1:02 left.
Paul hit a jumper, Murray split a pair of free throws, Shamet missed another three-point attempt, and the Nuggets closed it out. The Suns led by 8 midway through the final period, but Murray rallied the Nuggets to a 108-107 lead with 3:08 left.