Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Match Player Stats

The denver nuggets vs phoenix suns match player stats from the October 25, 2025 matchup show a clear contrast between Denver’s balanced offense and Phoenix’s reliance on individual scoring. The Denver Nuggets defeated the Phoenix Suns 133-111 at Ball Arena, improving to 1-1 while Phoenix fell to 1-2. The official game records confirm the final score, team totals, player statistics, and Nikola Jokic’s triple-double.

Although the game is commonly associated with October 26 in some listings because the game information extended into the early hours of October 26, the official NBA box score identifies the matchup as Saturday, October 25, 2025. The game was played at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, with an announced attendance of 20,025.

For anyone researching player statistics rather than simply looking for the final score, this game offers several useful details. Devin Booker led Phoenix with 31 points, while Jamal Murray led Denver with 23. Nikola Jokic produced 14 points, 14 rebounds, and 15 assists, giving him a triple-double despite taking only eight field-goal attempts. Denver also received major contributions from Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon, and Cameron Johnson.

Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Match Player Stats

The final score was Denver Nuggets 133, Phoenix Suns 111. Denver built its advantage early, scoring 34 points in the first quarter and 37 in the second. Phoenix scored 28 and 26 during those periods, leaving Denver ahead by 17 points at halftime.

Phoenix improved its offensive output in the third quarter, scoring 29 points compared with Denver’s 29, but the deficit remained substantial. Denver then scored 33 points in the fourth quarter and finished the game with a 22-point victory.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Phoenix Suns	28	26	29	28	111
Denver Nuggets	34	37	29	33	133

The score progression is important because Denver did not need a late comeback to win. The Nuggets established control during the opening half and successfully responded when Phoenix briefly reduced the deficit in the second half.

Game Overview

The matchup was Denver’s home opener and Phoenix’s second game of a difficult back-to-back sequence. According to the official game recap, Phoenix had played the Los Angeles Clippers approximately 20 hours earlier and was without center Mark Williams because of a right knee injury.

Denver’s offensive efficiency was one of the most important statistical differences.

The Nuggets shot 43-for-84 from the field, or 51 percent. Phoenix shot 38-for-88, or 43 percent. Denver therefore made five more field goals despite taking four fewer attempts.

The three-point numbers tell a different part of the story. Phoenix made 17 of 50 attempts from beyond the arc, while Denver made only 9 of 31. Phoenix therefore had the advantage in made threes, but Denver compensated through stronger overall field-goal shooting and a significant free-throw advantage.

Denver made 38 of 42 free throws, an exceptional 90 percent. Phoenix made 18 of 22, or 82 percent.

The Nuggets also won the rebounding battle 43-38 and recorded 31 assists compared with Phoenix’s 24.

Perhaps most strikingly, Denver recorded 14 steals against Phoenix’s seven. Phoenix committed 19 turnovers, while Denver committed 16. That combination gave Denver additional opportunities to score and helped turn its defensive activity into offensive possessions.

Team Statistical Comparison

Category	Phoenix Suns	Denver Nuggets
Points	111	133
Field Goals	38-88	43-84
Field Goal %	43%	51%
Three-Pointers	17-50	9-31
Three-Point %	34%	29%
Free Throws	18-22	38-42
Free Throw %	82%	90%
Rebounds	38	43
Assists	24	31
Turnovers	19	16
Steals	7	14
Blocks	4	1

These numbers show why a simple three-point comparison does not explain the result.

Phoenix actually made eight more three-pointers than Denver. However, Denver made five more field goals overall and 20 more free throws. The Nuggets’ 38 free-throw attempts compared with Phoenix’s 22 created a 16-attempt difference at the foul line.

Denver also generated seven more assists and seven more steals.

The result was a much more productive overall offensive performance even though Denver’s three-point percentage was lower.

Phoenix Suns Player Stats

Devin Booker was Phoenix’s leading scorer with 31 points. He shot 10-for-16 from the field, 2-for-5 from three-point range, and 9-for-9 from the free-throw line. He also recorded seven assists and three rebounds.

Booker’s 31 points represented a significant portion of Phoenix’s 111 total points. His perfect free-throw performance also helped maintain Phoenix’s offensive production when Denver’s defense limited other scoring opportunities.

Grayson Allen finished with 17 points. He shot 6-for-12 overall and made five of his 10 three-point attempts. Dillon Brooks scored 15 points but shot 6-for-18 from the field and 3-for-13 from three-point range.

Ryan Dunn contributed seven rebounds and nine points. His seven rebounds tied him with the highest total on the Phoenix roster, while his two blocks were also a team-high.

Phoenix Starting Five

Player	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	FG
Devin Booker	37	31	3	7	0	0	10-16
Grayson Allen	33	17	4	5	1	0	6-12
Dillon Brooks	31	15	3	2	4	1	6-18
Ryan Dunn	23	7	7	2	0	2	4-8
Oso Ighodaro	23	4	1	1	0	1	2-6

The starting lineup accounted for most of Phoenix’s offensive production. Booker and Allen combined for 48 points, while Brooks added 15.

One of the most interesting defensive numbers came from Brooks. He recorded four steals, the most of any Phoenix player. That production was valuable defensively, although his shooting efficiency was considerably lower than Booker’s and Allen’s.

Phoenix Bench Production

Phoenix’s bench contributed points but did not generate enough overall scoring to match Denver’s production.

Royce O’Neale scored seven points and grabbed four rebounds. Khaman Maluach scored six points and shot 4-for-4 from the free-throw line. Collin Gillespie scored six points while making both of his three-point attempts. Jordan Goodwin added two points and two steals.

The official box score records Phoenix’s full team total at 111 points, with 38 made field goals, 17 made threes, 18 made free throws, 38 rebounds, 24 assists, 19 turnovers, seven steals, and four blocks.

Devin Booker Performance

Booker’s 31 points made him the clear scoring leader for Phoenix.

His efficiency was particularly notable. Booker converted 10 of 16 field-goal attempts, giving him a 62.5 percent field-goal rate in the game. He also made all nine of his free throws.

His seven assists show that his contribution was not limited to scoring. Phoenix needed him to create offense, and his seven assists were the highest total on the team.

At the same time, Booker committed nine turnovers. That number is important when evaluating his overall game because Phoenix had 19 turnovers as a team.

The stat line therefore tells a more complete story than the 31-point total alone: Booker was highly efficient as a scorer and created seven assists, but Denver’s pressure and Phoenix’s overall ball-security problems limited the team’s ability to convert individual production into a closer game.

Denver Nuggets Player Stats

Denver received a remarkably balanced performance from its starting lineup.

Jamal Murray led the Nuggets in scoring with 23 points. He shot 8-for-17 from the field, made three of eight three-point attempts, and converted all four of his free throws. He also recorded six rebounds and five assists.

Christian Braun scored 20 points and shot 6-for-10 from the field. He also went 8-for-8 at the free-throw line, grabbed three rebounds, recorded three assists, and collected two steals.

Aaron Gordon scored 17 points on 5-for-11 shooting and went 6-for-6 at the free-throw line.

Cameron Johnson added 15 points, while Nikola Jokic recorded 14 points.

Denver Starting Five

Player	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	FG
Jamal Murray	32	23	6	5	1	0	8-17
Christian Braun	31	20	3	3	2	0	6-10
Aaron Gordon	25	17	2	1	3	0	5-11
Cameron Johnson	25	15	4	1	1	0	4-9
Nikola Jokic	32	14	14	15	3	0	5-8

This starting group combined for 89 points.

More importantly, Denver’s offense did not depend on one scorer carrying the entire attack. Murray supplied 23, Braun 20, Gordon 17, Johnson 15, and Jokic 14.

That distribution made it difficult for Phoenix to concentrate its defensive attention on one player.

Nikola Jokic Triple-Double

Nikola Jokic’s performance is arguably the most important individual statistical feature of the game.

He finished with:

• 14 points
• 14 rebounds
• 15 assists
• 3 steals
• 5-for-8 field goals
• 4-for-4 free throws
• 5 turnovers

Jokic’s 15 assists were the highest total in the game. His 14 rebounds were also the game’s highest total. He therefore recorded a triple-double while attempting only eight field goals.

The official NBA recap noted that this was Jokic’s second triple-double of the season. It also reported that he reached the triple-double with a turnaround hook shot late in the second quarter.

This is useful context when interpreting his 14-point scoring total.

A box-score search focused only on points might make Jokic appear less influential than Booker or Murray. The complete statistics tell a different story. Jokic created 15 assists, collected 14 rebounds, and contributed three steals.

His value in this particular game was heavily reflected through playmaking and rebounding rather than shot volume.

Jamal Murray’s Scoring Impact

Jamal Murray led Denver with 23 points.

His 8-for-17 shooting was not the most efficient individual shooting line on the Nuggets, but his scoring came within a much broader offensive structure.

Murray also recorded five assists and six rebounds.

His three three-pointers were important because Phoenix was attempting to protect against Denver’s interior attack. Murray’s perimeter scoring forced the Suns to account for him outside the paint.

The official recap also highlighted his impact at key moments. He opened the fourth quarter with a three-pointer that extended Denver’s advantage and had already made a notable buzzer-beating long-range shot at the end of the first quarter.

Christian Braun’s Efficient 20 Points

Christian Braun produced one of Denver’s most efficient scoring performances.

He scored 20 points on 6-for-10 shooting and made all eight of his free throws.

That combination is important because Braun did not need a high volume of field-goal attempts to reach 20 points.

He also added three rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

His plus-minus was +23, the second-highest mark among Denver’s starters behind Jokic’s +27. While plus-minus should not be treated as an isolated measure of individual performance, it provides additional context for how effectively Denver performed during his minutes.

Aaron Gordon’s Contribution

Aaron Gordon scored 17 points and shot 5-for-11 from the field.

He was also perfect from the free-throw line, converting all six attempts.

Gordon entered this game after a career-high 50-point performance against Golden State, according to the official NBA recap. Against Phoenix, his role was much different. He did not need to reproduce that scoring total because Denver had multiple players producing offensively.

His three steals were also significant.

Gordon’s combination of scoring, defense, and physical play helped Denver maintain pressure without requiring Jokic to dominate the scoring column.

Denver’s Bench Production

Denver’s bench added useful scoring throughout the game.

Jonas Valanciunas scored 12 points and grabbed seven rebounds in 13 minutes. Bruce Brown contributed 11 points, three rebounds, three assists, and one steal.

Peyton Watson scored seven points in 20 minutes and added two rebounds and one assist.

Tim Hardaway Jr. scored four points, while several other reserves contributed smaller totals.

This depth mattered because Denver’s starting five did not have to play an overwhelming number of minutes. The Nuggets maintained offensive production while rotating players into the game.

Shooting Efficiency Decided More Than Three-Point Volume

One of the easiest mistakes when analyzing this matchup is to focus only on three-point makes.

Phoenix made 17 three-pointers.

Denver made only nine.

That gives Phoenix an eight-three advantage in made shots from beyond the arc.

Yet Denver won by 22 points.

The explanation begins with overall field-goal efficiency.

Denver shot 51 percent from the field compared with Phoenix’s 43 percent.

Denver also made 38 free throws compared with Phoenix’s 18.

The Nuggets therefore created scoring advantages in other areas that more than compensated for their lower three-point output.

This is a useful reminder when evaluating basketball player statistics: one category rarely explains the entire result.

Free Throws Created a Major Scoring Gap

The free-throw numbers were particularly important.

Denver attempted 42 free throws and made 38.

Phoenix attempted 22 and made 18.

Denver therefore made 20 more free throws than Phoenix.

That difference alone represents a major portion of the final scoring gap.

Denver’s 90 percent free-throw shooting also meant that the Nuggets converted most of their opportunities at the line.

Christian Braun was 8-for-8.

Aaron Gordon was 6-for-6.

Jamal Murray was 4-for-4.

Nikola Jokic was 4-for-4.

Cameron Johnson was 6-for-6.

Those five players combined to make all 28 of their free-throw attempts.

That level of consistency helped Denver turn trips to the foul line into reliable points.

Rebounding Comparison

Denver finished with 43 rebounds compared with Phoenix’s 38.

Nikola Jokic led the entire game with 14 rebounds.

Jonas Valanciunas added seven rebounds for Denver, while Jamal Murray collected six.

For Phoenix, Ryan Dunn led the team with seven rebounds.

The five-rebound team difference was not enormous, but it favored Denver and helped the Nuggets maintain additional possessions.

Denver also collected 11 offensive rebounds compared with Phoenix’s 12, meaning Phoenix actually had a slight advantage on the offensive glass.

The broader rebounding total therefore favored Denver primarily because of defensive rebounds.

Assists Show Denver’s Ball Movement

Denver recorded 31 assists on 43 made field goals.

That is a strong indicator of how much of the offense was generated through passing.

Jokic led all players with 15 assists.

Murray had five, Braun had three, and several other Nuggets contributed additional assists.

Phoenix recorded 24 assists on 38 made field goals.

Booker led Phoenix with seven assists, while Allen added five.

The seven-assist difference between the teams is meaningful because it reflects Denver’s ability to turn passing sequences into successful field goals.

Jokic’s role was especially unusual. He scored only 14 points but directly created a large amount of Denver’s offense through his passing.

Turnovers and Defensive Pressure

Phoenix committed 19 turnovers.

Denver committed 16.

The three-turnover difference alone was not huge, but Denver also recorded 14 steals.

Phoenix recorded seven.

The Nuggets therefore generated twice as many steals.

Dillon Brooks led Phoenix with four steals, while Jokic recorded three for Denver.

Denver’s defensive activity created additional possessions and contributed to the team’s 28 fast-break points. Phoenix had 11 fast-break points. The Nuggets also scored 62 points in the paint compared with Phoenix’s 34.

Those two numbers reveal an important part of the game.

Denver did not win simply by shooting from outside. The Nuggets attacked inside, generated transition opportunities, and repeatedly created scoring chances through defensive pressure.

Points in the Paint

Denver scored 62 points in the paint.

Phoenix scored 34.

That created a 28-point advantage for Denver in one of the most significant scoring categories.

This also helps explain why Denver could win despite making fewer three-pointers.

The Nuggets combined interior scoring with strong free-throw production and efficient overall shooting.

Phoenix, meanwhile, had to rely more heavily on perimeter scoring.

The Suns’ 17 made threes were impressive in isolation, but their 34 points in the paint were far below Denver’s 62.

Fast-Break Scoring

Denver scored 28 fast-break points.

Phoenix scored 11.

The 17-point difference in transition scoring was another major component of the final result.

Denver’s 14 steals provided opportunities to run, and the Nuggets converted those opportunities into transition points.

Phoenix’s 19 turnovers also gave Denver additional chances to attack before the Suns could establish their half-court defense.

This is where individual defensive statistics become connected to team offense. A steal does not simply count as one defensive event. It can immediately create a high-value offensive possession at the other end.

How the Game Changed After Halftime

Denver entered halftime with a substantial lead after outscoring Phoenix 34-28 in the first quarter and 37-26 in the second.

Phoenix did not simply collapse after halftime.

The Suns scored 29 points in the third quarter and briefly reduced Denver’s advantage. The official recap reports that Phoenix went on a 13-2 run and cut the deficit to 83-74.

Denver answered with an 11-0 run.

That response was important because it prevented Phoenix from turning its momentum into a genuine late-game contest.

Denver then entered the fourth quarter with a 100-83 advantage.

Murray opened the final period with a three-pointer, and Phoenix later got within 11 points at 110-99.

Denver responded again, this time with a 14-2 run.

That sequence effectively ended Phoenix’s opportunity to make the game competitive.

What the Player Stats Reveal

The most useful way to read this game is not simply to identify the highest scorer.

Instead, the statistics reveal several different forms of impact.

Scoring

Booker led all players with 31 points.

Murray led Denver with 23.

Braun added 20, while Gordon scored 17.

Playmaking

Jokic dominated this category with 15 assists.

Booker led Phoenix with seven.

Rebounding

Jokic led the game with 14 rebounds.

Dunn led Phoenix with seven.

Defensive Activity

Jokic recorded three steals for Denver.

Brooks led Phoenix with four steals.

Denver finished with 14 team steals compared with seven for Phoenix.

Efficiency

Denver shot 51 percent overall.

Phoenix shot 43 percent.

The difference in field-goal percentage was eight percentage points.

Key Statistical Takeaways

Several conclusions can be drawn directly from the box score.

First, Denver’s offensive balance was a major factor. Five starters scored at least 14 points, and four reached 15 or more.

Second, Jokic’s contribution was much broader than his 14 points. His 15 assists and 14 rebounds made him one of the central figures in the game.

Third, Phoenix received a major scoring performance from Booker, but the team did not receive enough efficient production across the lineup to match Denver.

Fourth, Denver’s free-throw advantage was enormous. The Nuggets made 20 more free throws than Phoenix.

Fifth, Denver’s 62-34 advantage in points in the paint showed that the Nuggets were able to score effectively without depending on three-point shooting.

Sixth, the 14-7 steal advantage and 28-11 fast-break advantage show how Denver’s defensive activity translated into offense.

Player Stat Leaders

Statistical Category	Phoenix Suns	Denver Nuggets
Points	Devin Booker, 31	Jamal Murray, 23
Rebounds	Ryan Dunn, 7	Nikola Jokic, 14
Assists	Devin Booker, 7	Nikola Jokic, 15
Steals	Dillon Brooks, 4	Nikola Jokic, 3
Blocks	Ryan Dunn, 2	Team total, 1
Field Goals Made	Devin Booker, 10	Jamal Murray, 8
Three-Pointers Made	Grayson Allen, 5	Jamal Murray, 3
Free Throws Made	Devin Booker, 9	Christian Braun, 8

Why the Final Score Can Be Misleading Without the Box Score

A 133-111 score suggests a straightforward Denver victory, but the detailed statistics explain exactly how the 22-point difference developed.

Phoenix had the better three-point volume.

The Suns made 17 threes compared with Denver’s nine.

Booker also had the game’s highest individual scoring total.

Yet Denver controlled several other categories.

The Nuggets shot better overall, generated more assists, collected more rebounds, recorded twice as many steals, scored substantially more points in the paint, scored much more in transition, and made 20 more free throws.

The lesson for readers researching player statistics is simple: the leading scorer is not necessarily the player who influenced the greatest number of possessions.

Jokic’s 14-point triple-double is an excellent example.

His scoring was modest compared with Booker’s 31, but his 15 assists, 14 rebounds, and three steals demonstrate how many different areas of the game he influenced.

Official Game Details

The game was played at Ball Arena in Denver.

The official attendance was 20,025.

The officiating crew consisted of Sean Wright, Jason Goldenberg, and J.T. Orr. The game ID was 401809959.

The matchup moved Denver’s season record to 1-1 and Phoenix’s record to 1-2. Denver also took a 1-0 lead in the season series following this meeting.

The official NBA record identifies the game as Phoenix at Denver on October 25, 2025, while some game-information displays extend the listing into October 26 because of the late-night start and game information timing.

Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Match Player Stats: Complete Perspective

The denver nuggets vs phoenix suns match player stats provide a strong example of why basketball analysis should extend beyond points per game or three-point totals.

Phoenix had the leading scorer in Devin Booker, who finished with 31 points on 10-for-16 shooting.

Denver had the game’s most complete individual statistical line from Nikola Jokic, who produced 14 points, 14 rebounds, 15 assists, and three steals.

Jamal Murray led Denver’s scoring with 23 points.

Christian Braun added 20 points on 6-for-10 shooting and made all eight of his free throws.

Aaron Gordon scored 17, Cameron Johnson scored 15, and Denver received additional production from its bench.

Phoenix had strong shooting from Booker and Allen, while Brooks contributed four steals. Ryan Dunn provided seven rebounds and two blocks.

The team numbers, however, explain why Denver won comfortably.

The Nuggets shot 51 percent compared with Phoenix’s 43 percent. Denver had 31 assists compared with 24, 43 rebounds compared with 38, and 14 steals compared with seven. Denver also scored 62 points in the paint and 28 fast-break points.

The biggest scoring advantage came at the free-throw line, where Denver made 38 attempts compared with Phoenix’s 18.

The final result was Denver 133, Phoenix 111.

For readers studying the matchup from a player-statistics perspective, the central takeaway is that Denver’s victory came from a combination of efficient shooting, balanced scoring, playmaking, transition offense, interior scoring, rebounding, and defensive pressure. Phoenix produced several impressive individual numbers, but Denver’s broader statistical contribution across the lineup was enough to control the game.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who scored the most in the Nuggets vs Suns game?

Devin Booker led all players with 31 points for the Phoenix Suns. Jamal Murray led the Denver Nuggets with 23 points.

What was Nikola Jokic’s stat line against the Suns?

Nikola Jokic recorded 14 points, 14 rebounds, 15 assists, and three steals. He shot 5-for-8 from the field and made all four of his free throws.

What was the final score between Denver and Phoenix?

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Phoenix Suns 133-111. Denver led 71-54 at halftime and finished with a 22-point victory.

Who led the game in rebounds?

Nikola Jokic led all players with 14 rebounds. Ryan Dunn was Phoenix’s leading rebounder with seven.

Who led the game in assists?

Nikola Jokic led the game with 15 assists. Devin Booker led Phoenix with seven assists.

How did Denver win despite making fewer three-pointers?

Denver made nine three-pointers compared with Phoenix’s 17, but the Nuggets shot 51 percent overall, scored 62 points in the paint, made 38 free throws, recorded 31 assists, and scored 28 fast-break points.

Conclusion

The denver nuggets vs phoenix suns match player stats from this matchup show a game shaped by more than individual scoring.

Devin Booker delivered Phoenix’s biggest scoring performance with 31 points, while Jamal Murray paced Denver with 23. Nikola Jokic produced the most unusual statistical line of the game with 14 points, 14 rebounds, and 15 assists.

Denver’s overall numbers explain the 133-111 result. The Nuggets shot more efficiently from the field, moved the ball more effectively, created more steals, scored more in transition, dominated points in the paint, and converted substantially more free throws.

Phoenix’s three-point shooting was better in both volume and percentage, but Denver’s advantages in other areas were considerably larger.

The matchup therefore provides a useful example of why complete box-score analysis is more informative than focusing on one statistic. Points identify the leading scorers, but rebounds, assists, turnovers, steals, shooting efficiency, free throws, and scoring distribution reveal how the game was actually controlled.

The official statistical record supports Denver’s 22-point victory and confirms Jokic’s triple-double, Booker’s 31-point performance, Murray’s team-leading 23 points, and the broader team advantages that separated the Nuggets from the Suns.