Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets 5/1/23 - NBA Betting Picks and Odds
Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets
NBA: 10:00 PM EST
May. 01, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : DEN -5 ; O/U 230.5
The Phoenix Suns will again be in Denver, Co Monday night for Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinals matchup against the Denver Nuggets. Phoenix comes into game two down by one game in the series following an 18 point blowout loss in game one. Offensively Phoenix did shoot the ball well making 51.2% of their shots and knocked down 7 long balls as well but turned the ball over 16 times and lost the rebounding battle resulting in the loss. Defensively Phoenix was obliterated giving up 125 points including 57 in the second half as Denver was lights out from the floor.
Kevin Durant led the way for the Phoenix offense with 29 points and 14 rebounds on 19 shots in 36 minutes of action. Devin Booker had 27 points on 19 shots in 40 minutes, while big man DeAndre Ayton chipped in 14 points and seven rebounds in 30 minutes of action. The Phoenix bench struggled immensely in the game combining to score 24 total points between six different players.
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The Denver Nuggets remain at home Monday night on fire this postseason after winning five of the last six following their blowout victory in game one of this series on Saturday. Offensively Denver was fantastic in the game making 47.5% of their shots and knocked down 16 long balls to score more than 120 points following a 68 point first half. Defensively Denver did just enough winning the rebounding battle but the Nuggets hauled in 16 offensive rebounds to give themselves multiple second chances as well.
Jamal Murray was the best player in the game pouring in a game high 34 points on 24 shots in 37 minutes of action. Nikola Jokic poured in 24 points to go along with a game high 19 rebounds on 21 shots, while Aaron Gordon had 23 points in 39 minutes as well. The other two Denver starters combined to score 21 points, while Bruce Brown led the way off the bench with 14 points in 25 minutes.
Free Betting Pick: Denver Nuggets -5
The Nuggets completely dominated game 1 of this series and will repeat that trend on Monday. Look for Denver to again overwhelm the Suns with their talent and depth. Take the Nuggets Monday night to go up 2-0 with another home win and cover. Final Score Prediction, Denver Nuggets win and cover 115-103.