Nuggets Look to Sweep Suns in Crucial Matchup on March 7

DENVER, Colo. — The Denver Nuggets (40-22) will host the Phoenix Suns (29-33) on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 10 p.m. ET at Ball Arena. Both teams are in contrasting positions as they vie for playoff positioning, with the Nuggets riding a wave of momentum while the Suns struggle to find their footing.

The Suns managed a dramatic 119-117 victory against the Los Angeles Clippers in their last game, overcoming a 23-point deficit. However, they have a disappointing 3-7 record over their past 10 games, putting them at 11th in the Western Conference, 2.5 games behind the 10th-seeded Dallas Mavericks.

In the last three meetings, the Nuggets have outperformed the Suns, winning all three games, including a decisive 122-105 victory in Phoenix on February 8. Denver enters this match-up as 7.5-point favorites, according to SportsLine consensus, and has an impressive 21-9 record at home this season.

As both teams prepare, injuries could play a pivotal role. The Nuggets are monitoring the status of Aaron Gordon and Julian Strawther, who are both listed as questionable due to ankle and knee issues. Meanwhile, Suns’ star guard Devin Booker is also questionable due to a calf injury. His absence would leave Phoenix with a significant gap in scoring and playmaking.

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has been a standout performer, averaging 27.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 6.0 assists across three games this season against the Suns. His impressive stats in previous encounters make him a key player for Denver’s success on Friday night.

After his latest performance, where he recorded 34 points against the Clippers, Suns forward Kevin Durant continues to be a critical threat for Phoenix, averaging 26.9 points and 6.4 rebounds over his last five outings.

The SportsLine Projection Model has played through this matchup 10,000 times, and it strongly favors the Under on total points scored, projecting just 238 combined points. Interestingly, one side of the spread has a win rate exceeding 60% in simulations.

Tip-off for this crucial Western Conference clash is set for 10 p.m. ET and will be broadcasted on ESPN. Unfortunately for Suns fans, the team’s recent form provides little reassurance as they face a formidable opponent in the Nuggets, who are off to a strong start in the season’s final stretch.