For the second-straight game, the talent discrepancy between the Suns and their opponent was too much for Phoenix to overcome, and the Suns did not help themselves by letting the Nuggets getting a lot of easy looks, especially in the first half.

The Phoenix Suns drop to 1-2 after a loss to the Denver Nuggets in the second game of 3-game road trip that continues on Oct. 27 at Utah.

The Phoenix Suns (1-1) and Denver Nuggets (0-1) are set to face-off in Ball Arena Saturday. Tip-off from Denver, Colorado, is set for 9 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Suns vs. Nuggets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

The intent for the Nuggets is to have some extended versatility in Johnson as opposed to what Porter Jr. provides. As a defender, working off-ball offensively, and even an improved playmaker and facilitator as shown last season during a career year in Brooklyn– all in an effort to surround this Nikola Jokic-led group with the right tools for another championship run.

Here's what you need to know about the NBA matchup between the Timberwolves and the Nuggets, including broadcast information and start time.

The Denver Nuggets face the Minnesota Timberwolves in a regular season NBA game on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 at Target Center in Minneapolis.

DaRon Holmes II scores his first #NBA bucket for the #Nuggets, a transition corner 3-pointed assisted by Zeke Nnaji. He'll spend much of this season in the G League, but great for him to have this opportunity in Denver's home opener, put that notch in his belt when he could. pic.twitter.com/Bp8EDmvRXY

Carmelo Anthony was impressed with the Denver Nuggets’ performance, and one player, in particular, stood out to him. The Denver Nuggets picked up their second win of the season after taking down the Minnesota Timberwolves.