What must Phoenix Suns do to win Game 6 vs. Denver Nuggets? Here's what The Republic's writers say
Duane Rankin, Arizona RepublicThat pretty much sums up the situation for the Phoenix Suns, down 3-2 in their best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal series against the Denver Nuggets.
Game 6 is back in Phoenix at Footprint Center, at 7 p.m. If the Suns can win and tie the series, Game 7 will be in Denver on Sunday. So what will it take for the Suns to win Game 6 at home Thursday? Here's what The Arizona Republic's writers who have been covering the playoffs say:There’s an adage that says role players perform better at home than they do on the road.
That’s been true in the second-round series between the Suns and Nuggets, helping the home team win every game.But there are no guarantees in elimination games. The Nuggets, holding a 3-2 series lead, will be motivated to close out the Suns in Phoenix to get ready forPhoenix needs Devin Booker and Kevin Durant to be the best one-two punch this side of Muhammad Ali.
They combined for 86 points in Game 3. They combined for 72 points in Game 4. Can they have one of those kinds of nights Thursday?, but it won’t be enough to stave off elimination and force a Game 7.
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