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How to watch the Denver Nuggets vs. the Phoenix Suns livestream for free

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The Denver Nuggets (33-19), ranked 3rd in the Western Conference, and the Phoenix Suns (26-25), ranked 9th in the Western Conference, will play at the Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix this Saturday, February 8th, in what looks to be an easy matchup for the Nuggets.

The Phoenix Suns are struggling to find their footing — only winning five of their last ten games — whereas the Nuggets are back in championship form and are 7-3 in their last ten games, and are looking to extend their five-game winning streak.

If you're a Nuggets fan, you've got free trial options for catching the game, including snagging an NBA League Pass through Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, and Amazon Prime. Do you think the Nuggets are headed to the NBA finals again?


Who?

  • Denver Nuggets (33-19) vs. Phoenix Suns (26-25)
  • The Suns are keeping KD and the Nuggets look ready to go back to the NBA Finals

When?

  • Saturday, February 8th, 2025, 6:00pm (PST), 7:00pm (MST), and 9:00pm (EST)

Where?

  • Footprint Center

How?

  • Catch the game with any of the free trials offered below
Provider Price
DIRECTV STREAM Free with a 5-day free trial
Fubo
Free with a 7-day free trial
Amazon Free with a 7-day free trial
NBA League Pass Free with a 7-day free trial

What do you need to know about the matchup?

  • The Nuggets are 7-3 in their last ten. The team is ramping up to a championship pace. 
  • The Suns are 5-5 in their last ten. Phoenix has spent the season struggling with continuous injuries, pacing, and salary cap issues.
  • The Suns can't seem to find their chemistry and flow. Even with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, the team struggles to move cohesively. 
  • The Nuggets outrank the Suns in points per game, field goal percentage, and total rebounds. Also, remember, the Nuggets mesh well together — the Suns are struggling to keep their bodies and team from falling apart. 
  • Expect the Nuggets to showcase a dominant performance against the Suns.   
Key Stat Nuggets Suns
PPG 121 113
Field Goal % 50.7 47.6
3-Point % 37.7 37.8
Free Throw % 77.6 80.2
Total Rebounds 45.5 42.3

What channels are broadcasting the Denver Nuggets vs. the Phoenix Suns this Saturday, February 8th? 

Since the Nuggets are one of the league’s best teams, and Altitude Sports makes its return to Xfinity they’ll have many national showdowns with other Western Conference foes airing on ESPN, TNT, ABC and NBA TV. You’ll also want a service carrying Altitude Sports for the games that are not airing on national networks. Below is a look at which channels each service offers: 


DIRECTV STREAM Hulu + Live TV Sling TV Fubo YouTube TV
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ABC


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TNT





NBA TV





Altitude Sports



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*local channels available only in select locations
**Regional Sports Fee may apply

How to watch the Denver Nuggets vs. the Phoenix Suns on DIRECTV STREAM with a 5-day free trial

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  • Pricing begins at $86.99/mo
  • 90+ live TV channels
  • Free trial available

DIRECTV STREAM is the only live TV streaming service that will feature every Nuggets tip-off during the 2024-25 season. To watch all 82 games, you’ll need a subscription to the Choice plan, which features not only ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV but also Altitude Sports in the Denver market.

If you want plenty of Nuggets coverage, tons of other live sports, and a wide range of entertainment in one place, DIRECTV STREAM is a good choice. All plans include unlimited cloud DVR storage and simultaneous streams at home. If you don’t live in the Denver market, you can still keep up with the Nuggets by adding NBA League Pass to your plan for an additional monthly fee.


How to watch the Nuggets vs. the Suns on Amazon Prime with a 7-day free trial

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  • Pricing begins at $8.99/mo
  • 100+ channels
  • Free trial available

Amazon Prime continues to expand its vast content library and has a stellar selection of movies and TV series for every fan. This can also be your hub for catching the Nuggets vs. the Suns this Saturday, February 8th, by using the Amazon Prime platform to get a 7-day free trial of an NBA league pass. This way, you won't miss a moment of Jokic after tip-off.

You can also watch live sports on Prime Video. It’s the exclusive home of Thursday Night Football for the NFL and offers all customers replays of select MLB.TV games. MMA ONE matches are also shown on Amazon Prime Video. Plus, you can add NBA League Pass to your account for an additional cost through Amazon Prime Video Channels.


How to watch the Denver Nuggets vs. the Phoenix Suns on Fubo with a 7-day free trial

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  • Pricing begins at $84.99/mo.
  • 211+ live TV channels
  • Free trial available

Fubo is well worth the 7-day free trial to catch the Nuggets vs. the Suns game this Saturday. This is the only other live TV streaming service to feature regional sports networks (RSNs) like Altitude Sports. Although it doesn’t offer TNT, it does feature more than 30 sports channels in its Pro plan.

The Pro package includes ABC, ESPN and Altitude Sports, but you’ll have to upgrade to get NBA TV thrown in. Note that you'll also have to pay a regional sports fee, if an RSN is available in your area. All plans include unlimited cloud DVR storage, so you can easily record games you have to miss. If you live outside the Denver area, Fubo also offers NBA League Pass as an add-on, so you can still watch every Nuggets game that’s not airing on TNT.


How to watch the Denver Nuggets vs. the Phoenix Suns with NBA League Pass and a 7-day free trial

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  • Pricing begins at $14.99/mo
  • Stream multiple games live
  • Free trial available

Altitude Sports makes a return to live TV streaming services that offer Xfinity content just in the nick of time. Also, you still have a way to stream Nuggets games: NBA League Pass. The league’s full-access streaming service unlocks all out-of-market NBA games that aren’t on national TV.

You can purchase NBA League Pass directly from the league or as an add-on through DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, and YouTube TV, plus other NBA partners such as Amazon and Roku.


FAQ

How can I watch the Denver Nuggets vs. the Phoenix Suns for free?

The safest and easiest way to catch the Nuggets vs. the Suns on Saturday, February 8th, 2025, are with free trials from DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Amazon Prime, and NBA League Pass. Any of these free trials will get you into the action, and there shouldn't be blackouts with the new Xfinity deal to get Altitude Sports back on cable. 

Who carries the Denver Nuggets?

All the major streaming services offer ways to watch Nuggets games live. Just make sure you have a service that carries ESPN, TNT, NBA TV, ABC and Altitude Sports. 

What is the cheapest way to watch the Nuggets?

If you’re an out-of-market fan, NBA League Pass gives you a ticket to non-blackout games for as low as $14.99 per month. You can also buy a digital antenna to stream games on ABC or take advantage of free trials offered by streaming providers. 

How can I watch Altitude Sports without cable?

Many streaming services like Sling TV and YouTube TV offer the channels you need to watch Nuggets games live. Best of all, you can take advantage of free trials to see which service fits you best. 

Sean is a creative writer and editor with specialties in sports, travel, home, tech, and finance.