Oct 10, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson (3) dribbles past Phoenix Suns forward Anthony Tolliver (40) and guard Eric Bledsoe (2) during the first half at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
The Denver Nuggets are red hot, I repeat, the Denver Nuggets are red hot. Denver earned their fifth-straight victory Tuesday night, defeating the Chicago Bulls at home in a closely contested game, 114-109. Denver will be playing in the back-end of a back-to-back tonight as they take on the Phoenix Suns.
What:NBA Preview – Game 15: Denver Nuggets (7-7) vs. Phoenix Suns (9-6)
When:Wednesday, November 26th
Where:US Airways Center (Phoenix, Arizona)
Time:9:00 PM EST, 7:00 PM MST
TV:Altitude Sports
Last night’s win for the Denver Nuggets was a big one, especially against a title contender from the Eastern Conference. Denver rolled to a 114-109 win behindTy Lawson‘s brilliant play from the point-guard position. Lawson picked up his second consecutive double-double, scoring 20 points while adding 12 assists, 3 rebounds, 1 block, and 3 steals in the victory. Lawson is currently averaging 16.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game this season.
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Denver’s entire starting-five scoring in double-figures, led by lawson.Arron Afflalochipped in 19 points on 7-of-11 shooting, whileWilson Chandlerfollowed him up with 14.Kenneth Fariedadded 12 points whileTimofey Mozgovhad 11.Danilo Gallinarihad a solid night off the bench, scoring 15 points on 5-of-9 shooting, going 5-of-5 from the charity stripe.
Denver will put their five-game win streak on the line against a tough customer in the Phoenix Suns. Phoenix is coming off a 104-100 loss to the Toronto Raptors this past Monday night.Eric Bledsoeled the way scoring a team-high 25 points on 8-of-16 shooting, collecting 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks in the losing effort. Back-up guardIsaiah Thomaschipped in 16 points off the bench on 6-of-10 shooting.
Projected Starting Lineups:
Denver Nuggets (7-7):
PG: Ty Lawson
SG: Arron Afflalo
SF: Wilson Chandler
PF: Kenneth Faried
C: Timofey Mozgov
Phoenix Suns (9-6):
PG:Goran Dragic
SG: Eric Bledsoe
SF:Markieff Morris
PF:Marcus Morris
C:Miles Plumlee
Tip-off between the Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns is scheduled for 9:00 PM EST, 7:00 PM MST.
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