Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets 4/29/23 - NBA Betting Picks and Odds
Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets
NBA: 8:30 PM EST
Apr. 29, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : DEN -2.5 ; O/U 226
The Phoenix Suns take a road trip Saturday to Denver Co for game one of the western conference semifinals against the Denver Nuggets. Phoenix comes into Saturday running hot on a four game win streak following a six point victory over the Los Angeles Clippers to close their first round series. Defensively Phoenix did just enough allowing 130 points on 45.3% shooting but the sun's forced 10 total turnovers to secure the victory. Offensively Phoenix was lights out scoring 136 points including 75 in the second half on 54.3% shooting and 50% from beyond the arc.
Devin Booker led the way for the Phoenix offense with 47 points on 27 shots in 42 minutes of action. Kevin Durant chipped in 31 points in 44 minutes and big man Deandre Ayton poured in 21 points to go along with a team leading 11 rebounds in 36 minutes of action. Josh Okogie led the way off the phoenix bench with 11 points on seven shots and 32 minutes of game time.
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The Denver Nuggets return home Saturday following a three-point victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves to finish their first round series. Defensively Denver did enough allowing just 109 points including only 18 in the first half after winning the rebounding battle by 7 and forcing 14 turnovers in the game. Offensively Denver was fantastic scoring 112 points including 35 in the fourth quarter on 40% shooting and the Nuggets knocked down 12 long balls as well.
Jamal Murray led the way for the Denver offense with 35 points on 23 shots in 41 minutes of action. Big man Nikola Jokic poured in a triple double of 28 points,17 rebounds, and 12 assist, while Aaron Gordon added 14 points in 34 minutes as well. Bruce Brown led the way off the Denver bench with 14 points including 8-8 from the free throw line in 30 minutes of action.
Free Betting Pick: Denver Nuggets -2.5
These are two of the top teams left in the playoffs as the Nuggets carry the number 1 seed in the west. Denver is the better overall team here and will have the advantage on Friday. Take the Nuggets to open this series with a home win and cover. Final Score Prediction,. Denver Nuggets win and cover 117-111.