The Nuggets protected their homecourt. Now it's time to see if the Suns can do the same.
Led by Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets won Games 1 and 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals to take a 2-0 series lead.
Murray was mesmerizing in Game 1, finishing with 34 points and nine assists in 36 minutes of play. He struggled in Game 2 by missing 12 of his 15 shot attempts, but it didn't matter as Jokic recorded a 39-point, 16-rebound double-double.
The Suns could be shorthanded in Game 3 as Chris Paul's status is said to be "in doubt" after suffering a left groin strain. His absence would put even more pressure on Devin Booker and Kevin Durant to have big performances.
Here's everything you need to know to tune into Game 3 of Suns vs. Nuggets.
What time is Suns vs. Nuggets today?
- Date: Friday, May 5
- Time: 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT
Game 3 between the Suns and Nuggets will tip off around 10 p.m. ET on Friday, May 5. The game will be played at Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ.
What channel is Suns vs. Nuggets on?
- Date: Friday, May 5
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Sling TV
Game 3 of Suns vs. Nuggets will air on ESPN. Viewers can stream the game on Sling TV.
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Suns vs. Nuggets odds
Even with Chris Paul's status unknown, the Suns enter Game 3 against the Nuggets as 3.5-point favorites.
| Suns | Nuggets | |
| Spread | -3.5 | +3.5 |
| Moneyline | -165 | +135 |
For the full market, check out BetMGM.
Suns vs. Nuggets schedule
Below is the complete schedule for the second-round Western Conference series between Phoenix and Denver, including start times and TV channels.
| Date | Game | Time (ET)/Result | TV channel |
| April 29 | Game 1 | Nuggets 125, Suns 107 | TNT |
| May 1 | Game 2 | Nuggets 97, Suns 87 | TNT |
| May 5 | Game 3 | 10 p.m. ET at Suns | ESPN |
| May 7 | Game 4 | 8 p.m. ET at Suns | TNT |
| May 9 | Game 5* | TBD at Nuggets | TNT |
| May 11 | Game 6* | TBD at Suns | ESPN |
| May 14 | Game 7* | TBD at Nuggets | TBD |
*If necessary