The Denver Nuggets secured their first win of the NBA regular season, defeating the Phoenix Suns 133-111.
The Nuggets led wire to wire, with Nikola Jokic achieving his second straight triple-double. All of the Nuggets' starters scored in double figures, while the bench provided support when needed.
The Denver Nuggets were not going to start their season 0-2.
Jokic set the tone early, assisting on the team's first two buckets, and the Nuggets' fresher legs allowed them to build a lead. The team's overall dominant performance earned them a 1-1 season record.
Author's summary: Nuggets win first game of season.