Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets: How to Watch, Live Stream, Start Time, TV Channel

 3rd Quarter Report

After a tough road loss in their last game, the Suns are looking much stronger on their home court today. With a score of 85-78, they have shown they are the better team so far, but there’s still one more quarter to play.

The Suns came into this game on a three-game losing streak, and they're fighting to avoid making it four. Can they turn things around, or will the Nuggets hand them another defeat? Only time will tell.

Who's Playing

Denver Nuggets @ Phoenix Suns

Current Records:

Denver 16-11, Phoenix 14-14

How To Watch

• When: Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at 10:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona
• TV: ABC
• Follow: CBS Sports App
• Online Streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• Ticket Cost: $89.00

What to Know

The Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns will face off at 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Footprint Center. The Suns have home-court advantage, but the Nuggets are favored to win by 2.5 points.

Denver enters the game aiming to extend their winning streak. They narrowly won their last game by three points, which set the stage for their dominant 117-90 victory over the Suns on Monday. By the end of the third quarter, the Nuggets had built a 21-point lead, effectively wrapping up the game early.

Nikola Jokic and Michael Porter Jr. were standout performers for the Nuggets, with Jokic scoring 32 points on 12-of-17 shooting, along with seven assists, and Porter adding 24 points on 10-of-12 shooting and six rebounds. Jokic has now scored 30 or more points in three consecutive games.

Denver’s team-oriented play was on full display, finishing with 35 assists (ranking first in the league for assists per game). This performance is consistent with their recent success, as they’ve recorded at least 34 assists in four straight games.

The Nuggets are on a roll, winning five of their last six games, improving their record to 16-11. Meanwhile, Phoenix is on a three-game losing streak, dropping to 14-14.

Odds

• Denver is a slight 2.5-point favorite against Phoenix, according to the latest NBA odds.
• The line has shifted significantly since opening, with the Suns initially favored by 1.5 points.
• The over/under for the game is 232.5 points.                                                                                                                                                     

Series History

Denver has won 6 of the last 10 matchups against Phoenix.

• Dec 23, 2024 - Denver 117 vs. Phoenix 90
• Mar 27, 2024 - Phoenix 104 vs. Denver 97
• Mar 05, 2024 - Phoenix 117 vs. Denver 107
• Dec 01, 2023 - Denver 119 vs. Phoenix 111
• May 11, 2023 - Denver 125 vs. Phoenix 100
• May 09, 2023 - Denver 118 vs. Phoenix 102
• May 07, 2023 - Phoenix 129 vs. Denver 124
• May 05, 2023 - Phoenix 121 vs. Denver 114
• May 01, 2023 - Denver 97 vs. Phoenix 87
• Apr 29, 2023 - Denver 125 vs. Phoenix 107