Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) drives on Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun drives on Phoenix Suns guard Tyus Jones during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic scores on Phoenix Suns guard Tyus Jones during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun gets fouled by Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (20) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant falls to the floor after getting fouled by Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) drives past Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Denver Nuggets guard Jalen Pickett, right, drives past Phoenix Suns guard Monte Morris in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray drives between Phoenix Suns guard Monte Morris and center Oso Ighodaro during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)