Kevin Durant contributed eight out of his 35 points in overtime, while Grayson Allen showcased his sharpshooting skills with eight 3-pointers, totaling 28 points, as the Phoenix Suns, playing as visitors, overcame a substantial lead collapse to secure a 117-107 victory against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night.

In addition to Durant’s performance, Bradley Beal added 16 points, Drew Eubanks scored 10, and Jusuf Nurkic dominated the boards with 12 rebounds for Phoenix, breaking Denver’s six-game winning streak in the process.

Jamal Murray excelled for the Nuggets with 28 points and nine assists, Nikola Jokic contributed 25 points and 16 rebounds but also tallied seven turnovers, Michael Porter Jr. scored 20 points, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 11 points.

The game could have been won by Jokic in regulation, but his last-second floater rattled out, allowing the Suns to take control in the extended time.

Phoenix extended their lead to 110-104 during overtime, courtesy of 3-point shots from Durant and Beal. Despite a 3-pointer from Jokic, the Suns sealed the win with another 3-pointer from Durant, solidifying a 117-107 victory.

The game witnessed Phoenix establishing a commanding 22-point lead in the early stages of the third quarter. Although Denver narrowed the gap to 79-65, the Suns managed to maintain a comfortable 17-point lead.

In a late charge during the third quarter, Denver outscored Phoenix 14-6, reducing the deficit to 90-81 heading into the fourth. Denver continued to close in, reaching 94-90 after Porter’s layup with 6:24 left in regulation.

The tense final moments of regulation saw Beal and Caldwell-Pope exchanging crucial 3-pointers, resulting in a 99-97 scoreline. Durant’s turnover was capitalized on by Murray, narrowing the margin to 99-97.

Caldwell-Pope’s 3-pointer sprang Denver into the lead, sealing it with a turnaround jumper by Murray to make it 102-99.

Durant’s clutch 3-pointer with 26.6 seconds left tied the game, forcing the thrilling overtime period.

Despite an early deficit of 43-36 in the second quarter, the Phoenix Suns turned the tide by concluding the first half with a remarkable 29-7 run, heading into halftime with a comfortable 65-50 advantage.