- Matchup: Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns
- Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
- Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
- Broadcast: NBC
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The Phoenix Suns (39-32) are gearing up to take on the Denver Nuggets (43-28) at the Mortgage Matchup Center this Tuesday.
In their previous game, the Nuggets squared off against the Raptors and emerged victorious with a score of 121-115. Denver recorded an impressive 54.3% from the field (44 of 81) and hit 14 out of 30 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they succeeded 19 times out of 25 for a 76.0% success rate. On the boards, the Nuggets secured 35 rebounds, including 9 offensive. They also tallied 29 assists while forcing 26 turnovers and came away with 16 steals. Defensively, Denver allowed Toronto to shoot 51.2% from the field on 44 of 86 attempts. Toronto contributed 23 assists and 6 steals, collecting 38 rebounds (10 offensive, 28 defensive) and blocking 4 shots. The Raptors managed to convert 17 of their 23 free throw attempts for a rate of 73.9% and made 10 out of 31 three-point tries. In terms of personal fouls, Denver recorded 20, while the Raptors committed 17.
Jamal Murray played a pivotal role in the last match, scoring 31 points with 10 of 18 shooting. Over 40 minutes, he grabbed 5 rebounds and dished out 6 assists, finishing with an impressive shooting percentage of 55.6%.
Denver holds a record of 43-28 this season. They average 13.1 turnovers per game and commit 19.0 fouls on average. As a team, Denver secures 43.4 rebounds per game and has accumulated 2,012 assists this season, ranking 5th in the league. From beyond the arc, the Nuggets are shooting 39.2% (980 of 2,498) and are converting 80.6% from the charity stripe. They average 120.7 points per game, securing the top position in the league while shooting 49.3% overall.
On defense, the Nuggets force 12.0 turnovers each game and draw 21.7 personal fouls. Currently, they’re ranked 21st in the league regarding assists allowed, having given up 1,939 assists this season. The defense allows a field goal percentage of 46.9% (3,024 of 6,445) and surrenders 42.8 rebounds per game, while allowing opponents to hit 34.9% of their three-point attempts. They sit at 19th in allowing points per game with an average of 116.5.
In their last outing, the Suns were narrowly defeated 108-105 by the Bucks. Phoenix secured a total of 49 rebounds (36 defensive and 13 offensive) and turned the ball over 12 times, achieving 5 steals in the process. The Bucks committed 14 fouls, leading to 18 free throw attempts for the Suns, who converted 10 for a percentage of 55.6%. Phoenix made 15 out of 39 three-pointers, translating to 38.5%. Overall, the Suns shot 40 for 89 from the field, giving them a shooting percentage of 44.9%. The team allowed the Bucks to convert on 39 out of 78 attempts, shooting 50.0% in this contest, including 41.0% from long range (16 of 39) and going 14 of 21 at the free-throw line (66.7%). They permitted Milwaukee to collect 26 total rebounds, with 4 offensive.
Jalen Green was a standout player for the Suns, converting 9 out of 17 attempts for a field goal percentage of 52.9%. He tallied 24 points, securing 3 rebounds and providing 2 assists in 36 minutes on the court.
Phoenix currently holds a 39-32 record for the season. As an offensive team, they are shooting 45.3% from the field, placing them 27th in the league. The Suns have scored a total of 7,961 points this season, averaging 112.1 per game, while grabbing 43.0 rebounds per outing. They assist each other 24.7 times per game (27th in the league) while turning the ball over 14.5 times. The Suns also commit 20.9 fouls a game and have a free-throw success rate of 78.4%.
Defensively, Phoenix allows 34.5% shooting on three-point attempts (864 of 2,506) and foes convert 78.5% of their free throws. They give up 24.6 assists and 43.9 rebounds per game, ranking 4th and 16th in the league, respectively. The Suns are 6th in points per game allowed with an average of 111.2 and force 16.3 turnovers per game while allowing opponents to shoot 47.0% from the field, ranking 16th in the NBA.
What’s the prediction for tonight’s parlay?
Parlay Pundit’s Pick: Back Phoenix and take the under on total points.
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