Nuggets @ Suns Saturday game thread November 29th 2025

[Mainstreet]

The Suns return home to play the Nuggets on Saturday in the second night of back-to-back games.

Denver is 13-5 for the season. They lose at home to the Spurs on Friday.

Phoenix moves to 12-8 after losing to OKC.

Location: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, Arizona

When: Saturday, November 29th, 2025

Television: Suns+, Arizona's Family 3TV / Arizona's Family Sports

Time: 7:00 PM Arizona time

Radio: KMVP 98.7 / S: KSUN

Thereafter, the Suns play three games on the road.

They play at the Lakers on Monday, the Rockets on Friday and the Timberwolves on Monday.

 

[BirdGangThing]

okc is obviously the better team but i think it'll be harder for us to compete with denver just because jokic - last time he didn't even try to score just picked us apart and did some weird villain ish of his own - idk what to expect tonight

 

[JCSunsfan]

I assume Mark Williams will not be playing.

 

[Superbone]

okc is obviously the better team but i think it'll be harder for us to compete with denver just because jokic - last time he didn't even try to score just picked us apart and did some weird villain ish of his own - idk what to expect tonight

Not only that but Mark Williams probably isn't available for us based on our season history so far.

ETA: What @JCSunsfan said.

 

[BirdGangThing]

Not only that but Mark Williams probably isn't available for us based on our season history so far.

ETA: What @JCSunsfan said.

we don't have answers for jokic or aaron gordon - guessing williams gets the night off - i'd be surprised if dunn or grayson play - gillespie and goody limped off last night

this is looking like the type of game where book drops 30+ but to no avail

 

[Ronin]

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[SirStefan32]

Nuggets are gonna be tired as well- they lost to the Spurs last night. They are not terribly deep either. That said, Denver is probably gonna be mad after last night, so who knows how it plays out.

 

[AzStevenCal]

we don't have answers for jokic or aaron gordon - guessing williams gets the night off - i'd be surprised if dunn or grayson play - gillespie and goody limped off last night

this is looking like the type of game where book drops 30+ but to no avail

Gordon's out for another month or so, isn't he? But yeah, if he plays we have no answer for him.

 

[BirdGangThing]

Gordon's out for another month or so, isn't he? But yeah, if he plays we have no answer for him.

oh damn - he's one of their pillars

 

[JCSunsfan]

Nuggets are gonna be tired as well- they lost to the Spurs last night. They are not terribly deep either. That said, Denver is probably gonna be mad after last night, so who knows how it plays out.

Mad doesn’t mean better. Never really does. Maybe they focus more on their mistakes after last night.

 

[Superbone]

The Suns aren't going to be exactly happy on the farm either.

 

[JCSunsfan]

This will be a coaching test. It will be interesting to see if Ott has a strategy for Jokic.

I am thinking a fast paced game might tire him.

 

[SactownSunsFan]

Mark Willliams only played 22 minutes last night. He's probably out, but maybe there's a chance he plays?

 

[BirdGangThing]

Mark Willliams only played 22 minutes last night. He's probably out, but maybe there's a chance he plays?

that's what i was wondering - very slim chance

 

[Covert Rain]

Mark Willliams only played 22 minutes last night. He's probably out, but maybe there's a chance he plays?

I know the team is sticking to his schedule but at some point I wonder if they are going to stop trying to protect him? His presence is huge on the court. Even Ott made the comment they need him on the court. Man the person making that decision doesn't have a fun job.

 

[Cheesebeef]

I know the team is sticking to his schedule but at some point I wonder if they are going to stop trying to protect him? His presence is huge on the court. Even Ott made the comment they need him on the court. Man the person making that decision doesn't have a fun job.

As much as the Suns need Williams on the court, he is so injury prone, that I really have no problem with their cautious approach. He’s the key to sustained success over the course of the whole season.

 

[BirdGangThing]

they asked williams couple weeks ago(?) if he'd eventually start playing back to backs

i don't think he was feeling it at all - he said something like they have a plan in place and that it's working

i don't know why he doesn't back to back and i don't want to make any uneducated guesses - but the no back to back kink might be why the lakers passed on mark williams

 

[SactownSunsFan]

It's not like he's old, he's 23. His injury history is concerning, but there's little other reason why he shouldn't be able to suit up tonight given his relatively light outing last night, even if it's only for another 20-25 minutes.

 

[Covert Rain]

As much as the Suns need Williams on the court, he is so injury prone, that I really have no problem with their cautious approach. He’s the key to sustained success over the course of the whole season.

Yeah, that's why I said the guy making that decision doesn't have a fun job and also why I am hesitant to trade Richards. Like him or not, he is a legit big body. I remember when this team was so razor thin that all we heard every game was how we played small and needed legit big men. I just don't think Man Man is ready and Oso has improved as of late but it's still a small sample size.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Yeah, that's why I said the guy making that decision doesn't have a fun job and also why I am hesitant to trade Richards. Like him or not, he is a legit big body. I remember when this team was so razor thin that all we heard every game was how we played small and needed legit big men. I just don't think Man Man is ready and Oso has improved as of late but it's still a small sample size.

It’s also why I’m not in a rush to sign Williams to a contract extension. His injury history is so bad that we need to see if this kind of plans actually has legs… pun kinda intended.

 

[Covert Rain]

It’s also why I’m not in a rush to sign Williams to a contract extension. His injury history is so bad that we need to see if this kind of plans actually has legs… pun kinda intended.

After this season is going to get real interesting. Williams health should be know by then. I think Richards is a free agent after this season (I have not checked). It might not be as big a deal if Oso continues to progress but he still can't shoot anywhere away from the basket. Then I have no clue what Ishbia is willing to do over the 1st apron which is going to be a chunk next season.

 

[Ronin]

Nikola Jokic Headlines Lengthy Nuggets vs Suns Injury Report

The Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets could be down some massive names tonight.

www.si.com

 

[Ronin]

Suns' Ryan Dunn: Chance to return Saturday

Suns' Ryan Dunn: Chance to return Saturday

www.cbssports.com

 

[Ronin]

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[Cheesebeef]

Nikola Jokic Headlines Lengthy Nuggets vs Suns Injury Report

The Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets could be down some massive names tonight.

www.si.com

Would be nice to get a little injury help our way and have Jokic sit this one out tonight.

Good to see Villain Jr. NOT on the injury list after limping off near the end of the game after the steal.