![]() The Suns are led by their strong backcourt in Booker and Paul, but they’ve enjoyed some fantastic production from DeAndre Ayton who will again play a major role in this series. Peter Tran writes: "The Nuggets were sensational in the first round as they were able to get past a streaking Trailblazers team despite missing two key guards in Murray and Barton and it’s no surprise that it has been Jokic leading the way. Sports Chat Place: Go with Phoenix to cover in Game 1 against Denver After some time to rest, expect Paul to be a vital factor as well." He’s going to have another big night at home while the supporting cast will also feed off the crowd. ![]() They’re rolling right now and Booker is feeling it. As for Game 1, I’m taking the Suns to cover the spread. Their lack of depth could very well come back to haunt them here because Phoenix is a whole different beast than Portland, especially defensively. Quinn Allen writes: "I really think Denver is going to have a tough time in this series. The site's Basketball Performance Index gives Denver a 44% chance to get the win in Phoenix. Chris Paul could be rested if he is not fit." ESPN: Suns have 56% chance to win game 1 vs. the Suns have some injury concerns, but Devon Booker’s performances and the improvement in form of a few role players means they will start off as the marginal favorites. and Monte Morris, they also have two in-form offensive players, who might again be required to deliver the goods against the Phoenix Suns. It writes: "The Denver Nuggets will again be relying on Nikola Jokic, who was hugely impressive in the first round. Denver Nuggets firepower, MVP leader Nikola Jokic Sportskeeda: Suns should take Game 1 over Nuggets More: Series preview: Phoenix Suns growing confidence, red-hot Devin Booker vs. When they play as at least 4-point underdogs, the Nuggets have a record ATS of 23-18." Denver has covered the spread in greater than half of its outings, going 39-37 ATS. The Suns have fared well as a 4-point favorite, going 24-20-1 against the spread when favored by at least 4 points. It writes: "Phoenix has a 43-34-1 record against the spread this year. Ahead of Game 1, the Suns have 68.25% implied odds to win the series and their odds to win in five games or seven games are listed at +350." Bet MGM: Phoenix a 4-point favorite over Denver in Game 1 The Nuggets won the season series between these two teams 2-1 with two games going to overtime, however, all three matchups were in January, so those results hold a little less weight in the playoffs. But they will need all the offense they can get to contend with the Nuggets who were the third-highest scoring offense in Round 1. It writes: "The Suns were able to get by with stellar play from Devin Booker, who closed out the series with 47 points, and timely 3-point shooting from their role players. Phoenix Suns second-round 2021 NBA playoffs schedule Action Network: Suns a 4.5-point favorite over Nuggets in Game 1 ![]() ![]() It will be interesting to see how the Suns defense tries to slow down the Nuggets offense. Denver will be a tougher task for Phoenix. The Suns win over the Lakers and LeBron was impressive, but that team was much worse than people thought, especially after Anthony Davis got hurt. 2 in Michael Porter Jr., who is emerging as a young star, this time in the postseason. ![]() Draft Kings: Suns a 5.5-point favorite over Nuggets in Game 1īenjamin Zweiman writes: "The Nuggets proved to be very resilient in defeating the Blazers and Lillard. Who will win the game at Phoenix Suns Arena?Ĭheck out what the odds are saying about the game, as well as some picks and predictions for the contest, which can be seen on TNT. The Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets face off in Game 1 of their second-round NBA playoff series at 7 p.m. Watch Video: NBA Western conference semifinal preview: The field is wide open ![]()
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