Ankara (Monitoring Desk): Nikola Nikola Jokić matched his season-high with 23 points, 17 rebounds, and 17 assists, guiding the Denver Nuggets to a 125-123 victory against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night.
Jokić hit a decisive 12-foot shot in the final 11.5 seconds, securing the win for his team. Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker had a chance to win with a three-pointer, but the shot rimmed out. Booker finished with 22 points and 8 assists.
Jokić recorded his 29th triple-double of the season by the start of the third quarter—the highest in the NBA this season. He made 9 of 16 field goals and delivered multiple accurate passes, including a full-court assist to Christian Braun.
Jamal Murray contributed 21 points, while Tim Hardaway Jr. added 18 points off the bench. Returning near full strength after injuries, the Nuggets have won six of their last eight games.
