PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 30: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets passes the ball under pressure from Khaman Maluach #10 and Jordan Goodwin #23 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup game at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 30, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 30: Head coach Jordan Ott of the Phoenix Suns watches the action against the Denver Nuggets during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup game at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 30, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 30: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets drives to the basket against Oso Ighodaro #11 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup game at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 30, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 30: Aaron Gordon #32 of the Denver Nuggets attempts a layup against Ryan Dunn #0 and Miles Bridges #22 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup game at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 30, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 30: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets controls a rebound against Oso Ighodaro #11 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup game at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 30, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 30: Devin Booker #15 of the Phoenix Suns and Christian Braun #0 of the Denver Nuggets dive for a loose ball during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup game at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 30, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 30: Christian Braun #0 of the Denver Nuggets attempts a layup against Collin Gillespie #12 and Devin Booker #15 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup game at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 30, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 30: Collin Gillespie #12 of the Phoenix Suns controls a rebound over Marvin Bagley III #3 of the Denver Nuggets during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup game at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 30, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)