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The Phoenix Suns will fly to battle against the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference semifinals of the 2023 NBA playoffs this Saturday. On Tuesday, the Nuggets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-109 to put an end on their series. As for the Suns, they beat the Clippers 136-130 on April 25 in what seemed to be a close game thanks to Russell Westbrook’s performance.
Tipoff is set to start at 8:30 pm Eastern Time hosted at the Ball Arena in Denver.
Nikola Jokic continues to be one if not the best player in the league, however his cast has also improved going into the playoffs. Forward Michael Porter Jr. has improved massively this season, becoming a three way scorer for the Nuggets. He has showcased the skill set to create his own space but can also finish catch and shoot shots on the perimeter. Forward Aaron Gordon has regained confidence while pushing to the rim and finishing through contact. He records 13.4 points with 7 rebounds per match during the postseason.
As for the Suns, forward Kevin Durant has completely changed their playstyle, especially in offense. We all know what Durant can really do, he is a 3 way scorer that can sink shots while handling double teams with absolute ease. The 13 time All-Star is averaging 28.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 6.2 assists per match.
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Durant has provided a much needed extra outlet for guard Chris Paul to continue his passing dominance. Paul makes incredible last minute decisions as a playmaker and abuses pick and roll plays during almost every possession. On top of that, the 12 time All Star maintains his mid range shooting efficiency in case no outlets are available during a play.
Denver might not seem like the favorites for this series, however you can’t underestimate the trio of Jokic, Gordon, and Porter Jr. The Suns have the quality in the starting lineup to close this series out, however their main weakness remains visible: a lack of impactful secondary players in rotation.
Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets Game Information
- Date: 05/01/2023
- Time: 10:05 PM ET
- Location: Ball Arena.
- How to Watch Suns vs Nuggets: NBC Sports Boston
- Live Stream: NBA Game Pass
Suns vs Nuggets Betting Lines
Nuggets are –175 according to our Vegas NBA Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $57.14. On the other side, Suns are +150 according to the Vegas NBA Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $150.
The implied probability for these two teams attached to the betting lines have Nuggets at a 63.64% chance of winning the game, meanwhile Suns have 40% probability of finishing the game with the W.
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