The Phoenix Suns have been favorites to win this season’s NBA championship, after the acquisition of Kevin Durant. However, their ambitions have taken a dramatic hit, after what the Denver Nuggets are throwing at them. The series is going to the Ball Arena, the Suns’ home court. The Nuggets have a healthy 2-0 lead in the series, and as things stand, it doesn’t look good for the Suns.
The Nuggets dominated the Western Conference, and are proving their mettle. Despite acquiring Durant in the winter trade, they have been unable to increase the gap in quality in their performances. They managed to ease their way past the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round. They are now facing a strong challenge from the Nuggets, who have the same ambition as the Suns, of winning an NBA championship.
Chris Paul is sidelined for the Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets game tonight
The Phoenix Suns have had Devin Booker and Chris Paul out for a huge chunk of time in the regular season. However, with their availability, the Suns have managed to do enough. With CP3 suffering from a groin injury in Game 2, he is set to miss out on Game 3. It is a huge blow for the Suns who will miss out on one of their key members. Although CP3 is not as impactful as he used to be, he will miss tonight’s game for them.
Chris Paul is headed to the locker room with an apparent injury pic.twitter.com/WDXvM289TF
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 2, 2023
The Denver Nuggets have a healthy hoster ahead of Game 3 against the Suns. They are already in the lead, with 2-0 in the series. Their decision to rest players in the closing games of the regular season is paying off. They have a well-rested and healthy roster, with just Collin Gillespie listed on the injury list for them. Let’s take a look at the complete injury report and expected roster of both teams.
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
Up until now, the Denver Nuggets are looking unstoppable against the Suns. In the previous 2 games, the Nuggets have outclassed the Suns. Nothing seems to go in the way of the Suns against the Nuggets. It is as though the Nuggets are outsmarting the Suns at every turn. Even with the addition of Durant, the Suns are having a tough time. The Suns put up a good fight last time out, however, the Nuggets came out on top 97-87.
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.
