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Murray leads Nuggets with 39 points in 127-120 win over Suns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 4:40 AM

Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Murray leads Nuggets with 39 points in 127-120 win over Suns

Summary

Jamal Murray scored 39 points and Christian Braun added 31 as the Denver Nuggets defeated the Phoenix Suns 127-120 in an NBA Cup group stage match on October 30, 2026. Murray's performance included 28 points in the second half, with the Nuggets shooting 52.6% from the floor and making 20 three-pointers. Nikola Jokic contributed 18 points and 10 assists as all five Denver starters scored in double figures. Phoenix's Miles Bridges led his team with 24 points, while Dillon Brooks had 22 before being ejected in the third quarter for kicking Murray. Denver secured a six-game winning streak against the Suns. The Nuggets will host Portland next, while the Suns face Golden State on Monday.

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By the Numbers

•Nuggets shot 52.6% from the field and made 20 three-pointers.
•Murray scored 28 points in the second half.
•Suns' Brooks ejected in the third quarter after a foul.
•Nuggets extend winning streak over Suns to six games.
•Next games: Nuggets host Portland, Suns at Golden State.

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4:40 AMYahoo Sports — Murray scores 39 points, Braun adds 31 to lead Nuggets over the Suns 127-120 in NBA Cup

What they're saying

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PHOENIX (AP) — Jamal Murray scored 39 points, Christian Braun added 31 and the Denver Nuggets rode a hot-shooting night to beat the Phoenix Suns 127-120 in an NBA Cup group stage game Friday night.Murray scored 28 points in the second half and finished 10 of 18 from the floor, including 7 of 9 from 3-point range.
— Yahoo Sportsby DAVID BRANDT

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