The Denver Nuggets (41-22) saw their 21-point lead vanish but held strong in overtime to clinch a thrilling 149-141 victory over the Phoenix Suns (29-34) on March 8.
Denver Nuggets Top Performers:
Nikola Jokic 31 PTS | 21 REB | 22 AST | 94.2 FPS
Jokic delivered the first-ever 30-20-20 game in NBA history, with his 22 assists marking a career high. He’s been remarkably productive this season, reaching 30+ points in 23 games, 15+ rebounds in 18 games, and 15+ assists in 10 games—solidifying his status as the top fantasy asset.
Christian Braun 25 PTS | 5 REB | 5 AST | 40.5 FPS
Braun delivered a highly productive scoring performance today, notching his third 20+ point game in his last four outings despite not being a primary offensive option. His fantasy value also continues to rise as his all-around game keeps improving.
Jamal Murray 19 PTS | 8 AST | 3 STL | 40.2 FPS
Murray shot the ball well but fell short of the 20-point mark, with poor production from three and at the line. However, he remained effective for his position, contributing strong assists and steals while keeping turnovers low.
Aaron Gordon 27 PTS | 7-10 3PT | 3 REB | 31.1 FPS
Gordon returned after missing the last three games and was incredibly efficient across all shooting categories, recording his third 24+ point game in his last four outings. However, his contributions outside of scoring have been limited during this stretch and his performance will be tested with a challenging schedule ahead.
Michael Porter Jr. 16 PTS | 1 STL | 1 BLK | 28.9 FPS
MPJ has been a reliable rebounder since last month but struggled today due to foul trouble and Jokic grabbing 20 boards. He’s also seen a bit of a struggle in offense, but still managed to score in double figures in seven straight games.
Phoenix Suns Top Performers:
Devin Booker 34 PTS | 6 REB | 7 AST | 53.7 FPS
Booker has alternated between scoring around 17 points and around 30 since the break, but a strong showing from three and a perfect 9-for-9 from the line helped him deliver a solid game today. He continues to struggle with fouls and turnovers, but his contributions in other areas have remained steady. However, a tough schedule ahead could challenge his production.
Kevin Durant 29 PTS | 9 REB | 5 AST | 44.3 FPS
KD has been an ideal asset for category leagues lately, consistently delivering well-rounded numbers in recent weeks. He also remains a dominant scorer, nearly averaging 25 points since the break.
Mason Plumlee 18 PTS | 11 REB | 1 BLK | 36.2 FPS
Plumlee scored most of his points in overtime with the game already decided, but he still posted double-digit points in his last two games with strong efficiency and solid free-throw shooting. However, he has been highly inconsistent for most of the season outside of rebounding.
Nick Richards 18 PTS | 5 REB | 1 BLK | 26.0 FPS
Richards has been highly efficient in three of his last four games, nearly reaching 20 points in each outing. However, his minimal contributions in other areas continues to hurt his fantasy value.
Grayson Allen 11 PTS | 2-2 3PT | 4 AST | 15.0 FPS
Allen has been on target in offense lately, but has yet to translate in scoring with his low usage. But his minutes are steadily trending upward, making him a decent addition for deeper leagues.
Biggest Disappointment of the Game:
Bradley Beal 11 PTS | 5-13 FG | 0-5 3PT
Beal suited up and played over 40 minutes despite aggravating his ankle injury in the previous game. He struggled offensively but still made a strong impact with nine assists. He also maintained his starting spot, putting him in a good position to bounce back.
