On March 6, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued to fight fiercely. In a high-profile Western Conference matchup, the Denver Nuggets host the Phoenix Suns. The game seemed to be controlled by the Suns, who led by as many as 22 points at one point, but the Nuggets showed great comeback ability and managed to turn the tide in the final quarter, eventually beating the Suns in overtime to win 117-107 and end the Suns' six-game winning streak.
Nuggets (42-20): Jokic had 25 points, 16 rebounds and five assists, Murray contributed 28 points, seven rebounds and nine assists, Porter also had a good performance with 20 points and seven rebounds, and Pope had 11 points.
Suns (36-26): Durant played in full swing with 35 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists, Allen contributed 28 points and 5 rebounds, Beal stepped up in key moments and scored 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, and Eubanks also had 10 points and 8 rebounds.
At the beginning of the game, the Nuggets played a multi-point offense in the first half, but the Suns' Allen's three-point crosshairs were hot, making the score tight. The Nuggets then slipped and the Suns seized the opportunity to take a 26-21 lead. Although the Nuggets managed to take the lead in the second half of the quarter, the Suns relied on Jokic's buzzer-beating three-pointer to end the first quarter with a 32-28 lead.
In the second quarter, the Nuggets led by seven points at one point, but the Suns launched a fierce counterattack and finally ended the first half with a 15-point lead at 59-44.
In the third quarter, the Suns continued to extend their lead, leading by 22 points at one point. Although the Nuggets gradually regained their touch, the Suns still ended the quarter with an 81-90 lead.
In the fourth quarter, the Nuggets launched a fierce chase to chase the score to 90-94. However, the Suns kept their cool at crucial moments, and eventually Durant's three-pointer dragged the game into overtime.
Overall, the match was not only full of suspense and excitement, but also the players on both sides showed tenacious fighting spirit and excellent performances. The Suns eventually came out victorious thanks to teamwork and Durant's individual ability, while the Nuggets showed great strength. This game once again illustrates the charm of the NBA.
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