The Denver Nuggets prepare to host the Phoenix Suns in a crucial Western Conference matchup, with both teams presenting their updated injury reports. The Suns, currently ranked 11th with a 29-33 record, will miss Jalen Bridges, Cody Martin, and Monte Morris. Bradley Beal is listed as questionable. In contrast, the Nuggets, holding the third seed with a 40-22 record, will be without PJ Hall, DaRon Holmes II, and Julian Strawther, while Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic are also questionable but Zeke Nnaji is likely to play.

Historically, the Nuggets have had the upper hand, recently defeating the Suns 122-105 in Arizona, with Jamal Murray shining with 30 points. Devin Booker led the Suns with 24 points, but inconsistency has plagued them, evidenced by their 3-7 record over the last ten games. The Nuggets have performed well at home, boasting a 21-9 record.