Nuggets vs Suns Match Player Stats: Latest Game Recaps

Some NBA rivalries quietly churn out interesting game logs, but the Nuggets-Suns series has a habit of producing stat sheets that make you scroll twice. If you’ve been checking the Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns match player stats this season, you’ve already seen the numbers: the Nov 29, 2025 meeting ended with Denver shooting 58% from the field, while the March 24, 2026 rematch came down to a two-point margin.

Nuggets PPG vs Suns (last 5): 118.4 ·
Suns PPG vs Nuggets (last 5): 112.2 ·
Jokic triple-doubles this season: 2 ·
All-time win rate: Nuggets 53.2%, Suns 46.8% ·
Last game margin: 18 points (Nov 29, 2025) ·
Head-to-head meetings (since 2004): 99 games

Key facts at a glance

Five data points from the most recent matchups reveal a series that favors Denver in both margin and momentum.

Has there ever been a 30-20-20 game in the NBA?

Nikola Jokic’s historic line

• Jokic recorded the first 30-point, 20-rebound, 20-assist game in NBA history in March 2025 against the Suns (NBA.com historical stats).
• That stat line surpassed the legendary 20-20-20 games posted by Oscar Robertson and Wilt Chamberlain.
• Only four other players have ever logged a 20-20-20 triple-double in league history (ESPN NBA records).

Previous closest games

• Wilt Chamberlain recorded a 22-25-21 game in 1968 (Basketball Reference).
• Oscar Robertson posted a 20-20-20 game in 1965 (NBA history archives).
• Russell Westbrook’s 20-20-20 game in 2019 was the most recent before Jokic’s 30-20-20 (ESPN recap).

Significance of the stat line

• A 30-20-20 game implies dominance in all three major statistical categories simultaneously.
• Jokic’s usage rate in that game exceeded 38%, one of the highest single-game marks of his career (StatMuse player data).
• The feat immediately entered the conversation for the most complete individual performances in NBA postseason history.

The implication: Jokic’s 30-20-20 is not just a statistical outlier — it’s a benchmark that shifts expectations for what a center can contribute as a primary playmaker.

How many rebounds did Jokic get?

Jokic’s rebounding stats in the last game

• Jokic had 17 rebounds in the March 24, 2026 game against the Suns (StatMuse).
• In the Nov 29, 2025 meeting he grabbed 9 rebounds (ESPN).
• His season average against the Suns in 2025-26 stands at 12.8 rebounds per game (based on available game logs).

Season averages vs Suns

• In the 2025-26 season, Jokic averaged 26.5 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 9.2 assists against Phoenix (ESPN game logs).
• His rebounding rate ranks top-3 in the league among centers (NBA.com).

Comparison to other elite rebounders

• Jokic’s 17-rebound game on Mar 24, 2026 ties his season high against the Suns.
• Only Rudy Gobert and Domantas Sabonis had more rebounds in a single game against Phoenix in 2025-26 (StatMuse).

The pattern: Jokic consistently pulls down double-digit boards against the Suns, especially in high-stakes matchups.

What happened in the last game between Nuggets and Suns?

Game summary

• Denver defeated Phoenix 133-111 on October 25, 2025 at Footprint Center (ESPN).
• The game featured a 15-2 run in the fourth quarter that sealed the win for Denver.

Key player performances

• Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double: 23 points, 15 rebounds, 11 assists (ESPN).
• Jamal Murray scored 23 points on 52% shooting (ESPN).
• Devin Booker led Phoenix with 29 points and 6 assists.
• Kevin Durant added 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocks.

Turning points

• Denver’s 15-2 run in the fourth quarter turned a 5-point lead into a 18-point margin.
• Phoenix turned the ball over 7 times in the final period, compared to Denver’s 3.

The implication: Denver’s depth and late-game execution proved decisive against a Suns team that struggled with turnovers.

What were the results of the last 5 games between Suns and Nuggets?

Here is a look at the last five head-to-head meetings, with margins and key stats.

• Nuggets have won 4 of the last 5 meetings (AiScore).
• Average margin of victory for Denver in wins: +12.5 points.
• The only loss came by 3 points in a 2024-25 game.

The trend: Denver has dominated the recent series with a strong offense and consistent rebounding edge.

Who had a 60/20/10 triple-double?

Luka Doncic’s 60-20-10 game

• Luka Doncic recorded 60 points, 21 rebounds, and 10 assists on December 27, 2022, becoming the first player with a 60-20-10 triple-double (ESPN).
• That game against the New York Knicks set a new standard for scoring volume in a triple-double.

Comparison to Jokic’s 30-20-20

• Jokic’s 30-20-20 is the only such line in NBA history, focusing on playmaking and rebounding rather than pure scoring.
• Doncic’s 60-20-10 emphasizes scoring dominance, while Jokic’s line showcases all-around production.
• Both players are among the top triple-double threats in the modern NBA.

Other historic triple-doubles

• Wilt Chamberlain had a 22-25-21 game in 1968.
• Russell Westbrook’s 20-20-20 game in 2019 remains a benchmark for point guards.

The catch: No player has combined 30 points with 20 rebounds and 20 assists except Jokic.

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