Andy Cross, The Denver PostTorrey Craig (3) of the Denver Nuggets blocks a last minute shot by Devin Booker (1) of the Phoenix Suns to win the game 108-107 in overtime at the Pepsi Center Oct. 25, 2019.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets celebrates with the fans court side after defeating the Phoenix Suns in overtime 108-107 at the Pepsi Center Oct. 25, 2019.- Andy Cross, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets celebrates a three-point basket in overtime against the Phoenix Suns in the quarter at the Pepsi Center Oct. 25, 2019.
- Andy Cross, The Denver PostTorrey Craig (3) of the Denver Nuggets blocks a last minute shot by Devin Booker (1) of the Phoenix Suns to win the game 108-107 in overtime at the Pepsi Center Oct. 25, 2019.
- Andy Cross, The Denver PostJerami Grant (9) of the Denver Nuggets slam dunks over Tyler Johnson (16) of the Phoenix Suns in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center Oct. 25, 2019. Nuggets won in overtime 108-107.
- Andy Cross, The Denver PostJerami Grant (9) of the Denver Nuggets celebrates a slam dunk over Tyler Johnson (16) of the Phoenix Suns in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center Oct. 25, 2019. Frank Kaminsky (8) of the Phoenix Suns walks up to get the ball. Nuggets won in overtime 108-107.
- Andy Cross, The Denver PostTorrey Craig (3) of the Denver Nuggets blocks a last minute shot by Devin Booker (1) of the Phoenix Suns to win the game 108-107 in overtime at the Pepsi Center Oct. 25, 2019.
- Andy Cross, The Denver PostTyler Johnson (16) of the Phoenix Suns steals the ball away from Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets in the first half at the Pepsi Center Oct. 25, 2019.
- Andy Cross, The Denver PostMonte Morris (11) of the Denver Nuggets dribbles around Ricky Rubio (11) of the Phoenix Suns in the first quarter at the Pepsi Center Oct. 25, 2019.
- Andy Cross, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets looks for an outlet pass against Frank Kaminsky (8) of the Phoenix Suns in the first quarter at the Pepsi Center Oct. 25, 2019.
- Andy Cross, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets, left, and Gary Harris (14) during introductions before the Nuggets played the Phoenix Suns for their home opener at the Pepsi Center Oct. 25, 2019.
- Andy Cross, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone interacts Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets and Gary Harris (14) of the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns at the Pepsi Center Oct. 25, 2019.
- Andy Cross, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets acknowledges the crowd during introductions before playing the Phoenix Suns for their home opener at the Pepsi Center Oct. 25, 2019. Michael Porter Jr. (1), left, of the Denver Nuggets, left, and the Nuggets mascot Rocky also in on introductions.
- Andy Cross, The Denver PostMalik Beasley (25) of the Denver Nuggets dishes the ball off against the Phoenix Suns in the first quarter at the Pepsi Center Oct. 25, 2019.
- Andy Cross, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets gets out onto the court to play the hime opener against the Phoenix Suns at the Pepsi Center Oct. 25, 2019.
- Andy Cross, The Denver PostJerami Grant (9) of the Denver Nuggets gets fouled by Tyler Johnson (16) of the Phoenix Suns in the first quarter at the Pepsi Center Oct. 25, 2019.
- Andy Cross, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets fans Sophia Ploch, left, yellow hat, and Dominic Simpson, purple hat, dance to the beats of Adventure Club before the Nuggets home opener against the Phoenix Suns at the Pepsi Center Oct. 25, 2019.
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Torrey Craig (3) of the Denver Nuggets blocks a last minute shot by Devin Booker (1) of the Phoenix Suns to win the game 108-107 in overtime at the Pepsi Center Oct. 25, 2019.
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By Andy Cross | across@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
The Nuggets spoke all Friday about not overlooking the Phoenix Suns. It took a half before that mindset kicked in, and even then it took overtime to decide the result.
Ultimately, defensive stalwart Torrey Craig swatted away Devin Booker’s last-ditch layup and the Nuggets survived a thrilling 108-107 game against the Suns to improve to 2-0 on the season.