NBA 2018-19: 3 Talking Points as Denver Nuggets beat the Phoenix Suns in a close game

In a Western Conference match, the table toppers Denver Nuggets faced the bottom feeders Phoenix Suns in what was a close match, but Nuggets came up with the victory at the end with a scoreline of 122-118.

This was yet another win for the Nuggets who have been amazing recently and as a result, they have shocked everyone by being the table toppers so far. They have a record of 23-11 and they look like a legitimate threat to the Warrior's throne this year.

On the other hand, the Phoenix Suns have been very disappointing this year and have performed below expectations. They are at the 15th spot in the Western Conference with an abysmal record of 9-28, and they look like they have given up all hopes for this season.

Now, the top 3 talking points from this game are:

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#3 DeAndre Ayton's career high of 33 points

Deandre Ayton had a career night against the Nuggets

DeAndre Ayton was drafted no.1 overall in this year's draft by the Phoenix Suns. He has always been highly touted and is also considered one of the best player from the draft.

This was on full display in the game as he was tearing the Nuggets' defence apart from his inside the paint plays and an amazing shot making ability.

Ayton is expected to become a great player in the future and his contributions to the Sun's team already speak wonders to the kind of tantalizing talent he is.

In today's match, Ayton scored a career high of 33 points and also came up with 14 monstrous rebounds which almost delivered the Suns a victory.

Ayton has been averaging 16.8 ppg and 10.9 rebs throughout the season and Suns have high hopes from their rookie moving further.

#2 3-point shooting from the Nuggets

Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns

The Denver Nuggets shot lights out from the 3-point line in this game. It seemed like almost any shot they would take, it went in. They seemed to be on a roll from the arc and made sure that they didn't give their opponents any chance of coming back into the game.

Their 3-point percentage in this game was an amazing 51.4% as they shot 18 of 35 shots. They clearly were hot from the beginning and made sure that this carried them towards a victory in the game.

Throughout the season the Nuggets have a respectable 3-point efficiency of 35% which is 13th throughout the league. They must keep improving like in today's game and hopefully, this will result in victories like this.

Some of the credit of this amazing performance could also be given to their passing and bad perimeter defending from the Suns.

#1 Jamal Murray's career high in 3-pointers

Jamal Murray against the Phoenix Suns

It is no hidden fact that Jamal Murray has got an amazing shot and can drill deep 3s anytime he wants, from anywhere he wants. He has a good stroke and good feel for the shot. And he lets it be known to us with performances like these.

He had 9 3-pointers and looked unstoppable. There was nothing that the Suns could have done against him and he looked like he would single-handedly get the Nuggets to a victory. He has been on a roll in the past few games as he has made 13-18 3-pointers in the last 2 games and looks red hot.

Even though his 3-pointers haven't been as effective as the Nuggets would want but if he keeps on giving nights like these, then it won't be long before he is averaging normal 3-point efficiency.

In the next game, the Nuggets will face The New York Knicks while the Suns will host the Warriors.