After acquiring Kevin Durant, the Phoenix Suns had been considered favorites to win the NBA championship this season. However, after what the Denver Nuggets are hurling at them, their aspirations have suffered a severe setback. The Suns’ home court, the Ball Arena, will host the series. It doesn’t seem good for the Suns right now as the Nuggets have a commanding 2-0 series lead.
The Nuggets are demonstrating their mettle and dominated the Western Conference. They have been unable to widen the qualitative gap in their performances despite obtaining Durant in the winter deal. In the opening round, they were able to easily defeat the Los Angeles Clippers. The Nuggets, who have the same aspiration as the Suns to win an NBA title, are suddenly posing a serious threat to them.
Chris Paul is sidelined for the Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets game tonight
Devin Booker and Chris Paul have been on the Phoenix Suns’ roster for a large portion of the regular season. However, the Suns have accomplished plenty with their availability. CP3 will not participate in Game 3 due to a groin injury he sustained in Game 2. The loss of one of their main players is a significant setback for the Suns. Even if CP3 isn’t as influential as he once was, he won’t be playing in tonight’s game for them.
Chris Paul is headed to the locker room with an apparent injury pic.twitter.com/WDXvM289TF
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In preparation for Game 3 against the Suns, the Denver Nuggets have a healthy host. With a 2-0 series record, they already hold the advantage. It was a wise move for them to rest players in the last games of the regular season. With only Collin Gillespie on their injury list, they have a roster that is rested and in good shape. Let’s examine the full injury report and anticipated rosters for both clubs.
Phoenix Suns injury report
- Chris Paul (Out)
Phoenix Suns expected roster
- Kevin Durant
- Josh Okogie
- Deandre Ayton
- Devin Booker
- Torrey Craig
Denver Nuggets injury report
- Collin Gillespie (Out)
Denver Nuggets expected roster
- Aaron Gordon
- Michael Porter Jr.
- Nikola Jokic
- Jamal Murray
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
The Denver Nuggets are favored to win against the Phoenix Suns
The Denver Nuggets are currently dominating the Suns and seem unstoppable. The Nuggets have outperformed the Suns in the last two games. Nothing appears to go the Suns’ way in their matchup with the Nuggets. It appears as though the Nuggets are always outwitting the Suns. The Suns are struggling, even with the addition of Durant. The Nuggets won last time around by a score of 97-87 despite the Suns’ valiant effort.
It is a more than 60% chance that the Nuggets will extend their lead in the series with the injury to Chris Paul. However, the Suns have the edge when it comes to a player with championship experience. With no better player than Durant with the experience of winning an NBA title, he may be the difference maker for the Suns. Nevertheless, we expect the Nuggets to extend their lead.
