Phoenix Suns triumph 104-97 over Denver Nuggets

In a highly anticipated matchup between two Western Conference contenders, Kevin Durant showcased his dominance for the Phoenix Suns, delivering an outstanding performance with 30 points, 13 rebounds, and an impressive five blocked shots. Devin Booker also made his mark in his first encounter against Denver this season, adding 17 points and nine assists to propel the Suns to a 104-97 road victory over the Nuggets. Grayson Allen provided a crucial scoring punch off the bench with 13 points, while Bradley Beal and Eric Gordon contributed 10 points each for Phoenix. 

On the Nuggets' side, Nikola Jokic spearheaded their offensive efforts with 22 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds, narrowly missing out on a triple-double. Aaron Gordon and Michael Porter Jr. also made significant contributions, both tallying 18 points, supported by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's 13 points and Reggie Jackson's 11 points.