The Denver Nuggets secured their first win of the NBA regular season, defeating the Phoenix Suns 133-111.
The Nuggets led wire to wire, with Nikola Jokic achieving his second straight triple-double. All of the Nuggets' starters scored in double figures, while the bench provided support when the starters needed rest.
The game was a dominant performance by the Nuggets, with Jokic orchestrating the start and assisting on the team's first two buckets. Denver's fresher legs allowed them to build a lead and maintain it throughout the game.
The Denver Nuggets were not going to start their season 0-2.
Author's summary: Nuggets win first game of season.