The Denver Nuggets are reportedly set to host the Phoenix Suns in a Christmas Day matchup. The Nuggets did not play on Christmas last season, despite the presence of reigning MVP Nikola Jokic on the roster.
Both Denver and Phoenix are considered contenders to knock off the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference this upcoming season. The Nuggets and Suns are both returning strong rosters from last season.
Thus far, three games on an expected five-game Christmas Day slate have leaked. Suns at Nuggets joins Memphis Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers at Dallas Mavericks as reported Christmas matchups.