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Nikola Jokic's late hoop lifts Nuggets past Suns

Nikola Jokic scored 23 points in his second consecutive triple-double, and his jumper with 11.5 seconds remaining broke a tie and pushed the Denver Nuggets to a 125-123 victory over the host Phoenix Suns on Tuesday.

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Nuggets Outlast Suns 125-123 in a Western Conference Late-Season Thriller

The NBA playoffs haven’t officially started, but you couldn’t convince anyone inside the arena of that on Tuesday night. In a game defined by heavy-hitting

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 24

Nuggets’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Denver Nuggets have been a Western Conference powerhouse for years.They have made the playoffs in seven straight seasons, and they won the NBA championship in 2023.

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The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the players to make at least five three-pointers in at least 60 NBA games can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

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The 'NBA yearly three-point leaders' quiz

Peyton Watson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 24

Peyton Watson reveals Nuggets season struggles provides ‘different level of grind’

The Denver Nuggets have navigated one of the more turbulent seasons in recent franchise memory. During this season, they’ve been without Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, Peyton Watson, Christian Braun, and Cameron Johnson for significant stretches of the season.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 24

Final Injury Report for Nuggets-Suns: Will Peyton Watson, Grayson Allen Play?

The Denver Nuggets are on the road on Tuesday night as they travel to take on the Phoenix Suns in a Western Conference showdown. Denver enters Tuesday’s game with a 44-28 record after defeating the Portland Trail Blazers at home on Sunday night.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / March 24

Nuggets' Standing in Western Conference Keeps Looking Better

Just a few weeks after the Denver Nuggets had sunk to the sixth seed in the Western Conference, they're already back on the upwards trend under a month away from the regular season coming to a close.

Peyton Watson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 24

Why Nuggets’ Peyton Watson is not playing vs. Suns

Recently, the Denver Nuggets received a boost when wing Peyton Watson returned to the lineup for their game against the Portland Trail Blazers at home.

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / March 24

Nuggets Reportedly Concerned on How Nikola Jokic Is Being Defended

After starting their 2025-26 season with plenty of optimism, the Denver Nuggets have not been as impressive recently. Since the start of February, the Nuggets are just 11-12 through 23 games, and three-time MVP Nikola Jokic has not been as dominant as usual.

NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / March 24

Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns Preview, Prediction & Odds | March 24

The season is ending soon, with weeks away before the playoffs, and the Denver Nuggets will take on the Phoenix Suns. Denver has been playing well, winning two in a row and six of their last ten games.

Peyton Watson News / Athlon Sports / March 23

Nuggets' Peyton Watson Gets Injury Status for Suns Game

Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson returned from a hamstring injury on Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Watson contributed in a 128-112 win, as he scored 14 points and added six rebounds and three assists.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Nikola Jokic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 23

Nuggets ‘concerned’ over how Nikola Jokic is being defended

ESPN’s Marc Spears revealed that the Denver Nuggets have growing concerns about how opposing teams are defending All-Star Nikola Jokic after returning from a left knee injury.

David Adelman News / Denver Nuggets on SI / March 23

David Adelman Sends Message to Nuggets Players Facing Reduced Roles

For the first time since the start of November, the Denver Nuggets were finally able to send out a fully healthy rotation from top to bottom against the Portland Trail Blazers amid the return of Peyton Watson from his weeks-long hamstring injury, and came away with a strong 128-112 victory to show for it.

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The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

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NBA News / Yardbarker / March 24

Why Lakers' Luka Doncic merits MVP in a crowded field

The 2025-2026 MVP race in the NBA is heating up as the season enters its final stretch. Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder) and Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs) have delivered impressive seasons.

NBA makes decision on potential suspension for Lakers' Luka Doncic

Daniss Jenkins' career game leads Pistons to big win over Lakers

Jazz rookie Ace Bailey joins elite company after career-high game

The 'NBA 20-point triple-doubles' quiz

Denver Nuggets News / BasketballNews.com / March 23