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Phoenix Gets Blown Out By Denver, 132-98

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Denver, CO (Sports Network) – Arron Afflalo finished with a career-high 31 points to go along with nine rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets throttled the Phoenix Suns, 132-98, at the Pepsi Center.

Carmelo Anthony notched a double-double with 28 points and 10 rebounds. Ty Lawson and J.R. Smith scored 16 and 15 points, respectively, for Denver, which snapped a three-game skid.

Vince Carter and Steve Nash both finished with 15 points for the Suns, who have dropped three of four and eight of 11 since their six-player trade with Orlando on December 18.

Marcin Gortat, Goran Dragic and Channing Frye each finished with 11 points in the loss.