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Nuggets Aim for Season Sweep Against Suns Amid Injuries

3/25/2026

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Summary

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The Denver Nuggets (44-28) will face the Phoenix Suns (40-32) on March 24, 2026, at 11 p.m. ET in Phoenix.
The Nuggets are favored by 5.5 to 6.5 points.
The total is set at 232.5 to 233.5.
Denver aims for a 3-0 season sweep after winning their two previous matchups by double digits.
Phoenix has injuries to Dillon Brooks and Mark Williams.

History

Historical Context

The Chicago Bulls dominated the NBA in the 1990s, winning six championships from 1991 to 1998 under coach Phil Jackson and stars Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. In 1998, they secured their sixth title by defeating the Utah Jazz 4-2 in the Finals, marking the end of an era. This legacy continues to influence current NBA teams like the Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns.

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Story summary

The Denver Nuggets (44-28) will face the Phoenix Suns (40-32) on March 24, 2026, at 11 p.m. ET in Phoenix.
The Nuggets are favored by 5.5 to 6.5 points.
The total is set at 232.5 to 233.5.
Denver aims for a 3-0 season sweep after winning their two previous matchups by double digits.
Phoenix has injuries to Dillon Brooks and Mark Williams.

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