Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, front, blocks a shot by Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, right, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., right, looks to pass the ball as Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) covers in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, goes up for a basket as Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., center left, drives to the basket as, from back left to right, Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal, center Mason Plumlee and forward Ryan Dunn defend in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) loses control of a pass while driving to the basket as Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, right, pursues the ball with Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, right, drives past Phoenix Suns guard Tyus Jones in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook, right, drives to the basket as Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)