The Denver Nuggets are 15-2 since the All-Star break and have risen to the top spot in the Western Conference.
One of those two losses came at home to the Phoenix Suns three weeks ago, which ended a six-game winning streak. Phoenix (42-30) has a chance to end another streak by the reigning champions - this time a four-game run -- when it visits Denver (51-21) on Wednesday night.
The Suns are coming off a disappointing 104-102 loss on Monday at San Antonio, which was without Victor Wembanyama, and had a three-game winning streak stopped. It was a missed opportunity to move closer to the top six seeds in the Western Conference.
With the Suns' final 10 games coming against teams currently in playoff position, it was a tough loss for Phoenix.
"It's unacceptable to lose that game for our guys," coach Frank Vogel said. "We all said the right things, we all did the right preparation to come in, but we didn't play with the necessary focus and disposition throughout I...
