Most of Zeke Nnaji’s work this season has been done in the background, after games. He’s taking advantage of a moment in the foreground now.
Westbrook went for 25 points, two steals, two blocks and a corner three with 1:28 to go that doubled Denver’s lead. Sacramento did not go quietly — Zach LaVine answered 20 seconds later to creep back within one score — but the Nuggets made the stops and free throws necessary to escape.
Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray had time to praise his teammate after their game against the Sacramento Kings.
Nnaji has been on the Nuggets' injury report for the past couple of games due to a left ankle sprain, but the injury isn't severe enough for him to be sidelined for Wednesday's Western Conference clash.
Suns-Nuggets live updates: Phoenix's Booker, Durant heat up; Denver leads entering half
Suns-Nuggets live updates: Phoenix seeks second straight win to start road trip
Phoenix is in 11th place in the Western Conference and coming off their biggest comeback win this season, 119-117 over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday. The Suns are led by Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.
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Booker, Durant lead comeback but Suns fall in OT; Jokic makes NBA history for Nuggets
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic records NBA's 1st 30-20-20 triple-double
Nuggets Reveal Status of Nikola Jokic vs Suns
The Suns (29-33) are 1-2 against the Nuggets (40-22) so far this season with their lone win on Christmas Day. Denver beat Phoenix in their last matchup on Feb. 8 behind 30 points from Jamal Murray and a 26-11-9 statline from Jokic.
Nikola Jokic stats tonight: Nuggets star dazzles with first 30-20-20 triple-double
Nikola Jokic recorded an unprecedented triple-double of 31 points, 21 rebounds and 22 assists in the Nuggets' overtime win over the Suns.
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