The Phoenix Suns look to bounce back from a recent defensive slump when they face the Denver Nuggets, who have been playing well but remain inconsistent.
The Phoenix Suns (14-13) are looking to end their mini-slump against the Denver Nuggets (15-11) before they face off again on Christmas night. The Suns have struggled defensively, giving up 120 points to the Indiana Pacers and 133 to the Detroit Pistons last week. While the offense hasn't been a major issue, Devin Booker's absence could be a factor against a strong Nuggets offense. The Nuggets have been playing better recently, winning four of their last six games since December 7th.
However, their two losses came against the Washington Wizards and Portland Trail Blazers, showing their inconsistency. Despite this, Nikola Jokic continues to shine, potentially becoming the first player since Russell Westbrook to average a triple-double this season. Both teams have strong offenses but weak defenses. Julian Strawther has emerged as a key player for the Nuggets, providing valuable scoring off the bench. Although his defense needs improvement, his shooting and movement alongside Jokic have been crucial to their recent success
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