Suns blown out by Nuggets in fourth preseason outing

Oct 16, 2015, 9:35 PM

Denver Nuggets forward Joffrey Lauvergne, center, of France, pulls in a rebound in front of Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, of Serbia, back right, and Phoenix Suns center Alex Len, of the Ukraine, in the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

DENVER — Will Barton had 19 points and 10 rebounds, Gary Harris scored 16 points, and the Denver Nuggets cruised to a 106-81 victory over the Phoenix Suns in a preseason game Friday night.

Kenneth Faried and Joffrey Lauvergne added 15 points each for Denver, which led 53-36 at halftime.

Alex Len scored 14 points and Devin Booker had 13 for the Suns. Phoenix shot 33 percent from the field (27 for 81), including 9 for 29 (31 percent) on 3-pointers.

NUGGETS: Wilson Chandler had 10 points and 19 rebounds in a game-high 34 minutes. … Jameer Nelson had 12 assists. … Danilo Gallinari and Emmanuel Mudiay were given the night off by coach Michael Malone.

SUNS: Markieff Morris had seven points on 3-for-13 shooting and grabbed five rebounds. … Tyson Chandler had one point, three rebounds and one steal in nine minutes. He was ejected after drawing two technical fouls with 9:45 left in the third quarter for arguing with officials over what he considered a missed call.

STAR WATCH: Faried scored 13 of his 15 points in the first half, helping the Nuggets build their 27-point halftime lead.

UP NEXT: Phoenix visits San Antonio on Tuesday.

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, left, drives past Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler for a shot in the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Phoenix Suns guard Archie Goodwin, front, reaches back to steal a pass intended for Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, center, as Suns forward Mirza Teletovic watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in Denver. The Nuggets won 106-81. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, left, drives for a shot past Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris, center, as Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris sets a pick in the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler reacts after being called for a foul during the second half of the Nuggets' NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns on Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in Denver. The Nuggets won 106-81. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Phoenix Suns coach Jeff Hornacek watches during the second half of his team's NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets on Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in Denver. The Nuggets won 106-81. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets forward Joffrey Lauvergne, front, of France, tries to go up for a shot in front of Phoenix Suns forwards Jon Leuer, left, and T.J. Warren during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in Denver. The Nuggets won 106-81. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone catches the ball as it goes out of play against the Phoenix Suns in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in Denver. The Nuggets won 106-81. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets guard Jameer Nelson, right, fades back for a shot as Phoenix Suns forward Mirza Teletovic, back left, and forward Jon Leuer defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in Denver. The Nuggets won 106-81. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets guard Erick Green, right, reacts as he is fouled by Phoenix Suns guard Sonny Weems in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in Denver. The Nuggets won 106-81. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets forward Joffrey Lauvergne, center, of France, pulls in a rebound in front of Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, of Serbia, back right, and Phoenix Suns center Alex Len, of the Ukraine, in the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker, right, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler covers in the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker, left, holds back center Tyson Chandler who argues with referees after being called for a foul while facing the Denver Nuggets in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in Denver. Suns forward Markieff Morris, front right, looks on. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler walks off the court after being ejected for arguing with referees while facing the Denver Nuggets in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in Denver. The Nuggets won 106-81. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler, front, pulls down a rebound in front of, from left, Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, of Serbia, Phoenix Suns center Alex Len, of the Ukraine, and forward Jon Leuer in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in Denver. The Nuggets won 106-81. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets center Jusuf Nurkic, of Bosnia, makes a face at a photographer while being stretched before facing the Phoenix Suns in an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker, front, picks up a loose ball in front of Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris, back left, and Suns center Alex Len in the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets guard Erick Green, right, works the ball inside to shoot as Phoenix Suns guard Sonny Weems covers in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler, center left, battles for control of a rebound with Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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