Most of Zeke Nnaji’s work this season has been done in the background, after games. He’s taking advantage of a moment in the foreground now.

Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray had time to praise his teammate after their game against the Sacramento Kings.

Nnaji has been on the Nuggets' injury report for the past couple of games due to a left ankle sprain, but the injury isn't severe enough for him to be sidelined for Wednesday's Western Conference clash.

Westbrook went for 25 points, two steals, two blocks and a corner three with 1:28 to go that doubled Denver’s lead. Sacramento did not go quietly — Zach LaVine answered 20 seconds later to creep back within one score — but the Nuggets made the stops and free throws necessary to escape.

The Suns (29-33) are 1-2 against the Nuggets (40-22) so far this season with their lone win on Christmas Day. Denver beat Phoenix in their last matchup on Feb. 8 behind 30 points from Jamal Murray and a 26-11-9 statline from Jokic.

The Phoenix Suns (29-33) are looking for their second straight win as they open a four-game road trip against the Denver Nuggets (40-22) on Friday, airing on ESPN at 8 p.m. This is the last matchup of the four-game series against the Nuggets,

Russell Westbrook scored 25 points, Nikola Jokic added 22 points and 15 rebounds and the host Denver Nuggets rallied to beat the Sacramento Kings 116-110 on Wednesday.

He makes everyone better. It’s fun to play with him.” Zeke Nnaji (22) of the Denver Nuggets grabs a loose ball during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 125-113 win over the New Orleans ...

The Denver Nuggets continue to showcase their depth and versatility, and one player who has been turning heads recently is Zeke Nnaji. In the Nuggets' 116-110 victory over the Sacramento Kings ...