Behind the heroic performance of Nikola Jokic, the Denver Nuggets cruised to a dominant 117-90 victory over the Phoenix Suns.

The Phoenix Suns are scheduled to face the Denver Nuggets for a Christmas Day game on Wednesday. However, Phoenix will not have the services of shooting guard Devin Booker on the court for that contest,

PHOENIX -- Merry Christmas! The Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets hope they can put on a show as the final matchup in an exciting holiday slate for NBA fans, though both sides could be without some potential big names.

Nikola Jokic scored 32 points, Michael Porter Jr. added 24 points on 10-for-12 shooting, and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Phoenix Suns 117-90 on Monday night.

Specifically against Phoenix, Murray has hit 26+ points in his last three of four matchups against the Suns. Earlier this season, he inked a massive four-year extension worth $208 million to remain in Denver. Suns vs Nuggets will tip just past 8:30 PM local time at Footprint Center.

Nuggets guard Jamal Murray did not play in Denver's 117-90 win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night due to a sprained ankle. Nuggets coach Michael Malone said Murray sustained the injury in Sunday's overtime win at New Orleans and is hopeful Murray will be available when Denver plays at Phoenix on Wednesday night.