Phoenix Suns 119-115 home victory over Denver Nuggets

While Kevin Durant hit six 3-pointers, Chris Paul scored 25 points and nailed a career-high seven 3-pointers as Phoenix (45-35) secured the No. 4 spot in the Western Conference. Deandre Ayton led the Suns with 16 points, Devin Booker added 15 points and eight rebounds, and Torrey Craig chipped in with 11 points. Since acquiring Durant from the Brooklyn Nets in February, Phoenix is 8-0 when he is able to play.

For Denver (52-28), which fell for the fourth time in five games, Reggie Jackson contributed 20 points and six assists, while Bruce Brown scored a career-high 31 points. Jeff Green had 14, Christian Braun had 15, and DeAndre Jordan had 12 points and 11 rebounds. One night after securing the top seed in the Western Conference when the Memphis Grizzlies fell to the New Orleans Pelicans, the Nuggets didn't use any of their five starters.