Ish Smith shines as Denver Nuggets defeat Phoenix Suns, win for first time in preseason

Ish Smith scored 17 points, including the go-ahead 20-foot jumper with 8.9 seconds left as the Denver Nuggets beat visiting Phoenix Suns in their third preseason game.  

Smith had tied the game at 105 converting an 18-footer with 39 seconds remining. Duane Washington Jr. of Phoenix had a chance for the win, but his 3-point attempt in the closing seconds was off the mark.

Bones Hyland had 16 points for Denver before leaving in the third quarter with a lower leg sprain. Bruce Brown finished with 12 points.

Devin Booker led the Suns with 20 points, and Deandre Ayton finished with 19 points and 11 rebounds, converting 9 of 12 shots.

Mikal Bridges had 14 for Phoenix.

The win marked Denver's first win this preseason.