Who Will Win the 2nd Round Series: Suns or Nuggets? When Does Game 1 of PHX vs. DEN Series Start? 2021 NBA Playoff 2nd Round Preview!
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Suns vs. Nuggets: 2021 NBA 2nd Round Preview
2021 NBA Western Conference Playoffs-2nd Round: Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets
Series Start Time for All Seven Games:
Game 1-Monday, June 7, 2021 (10:00 P.M. EDT/7:00 P.M. PDT on TNT)
Series Locations: Phoenix Suns Arena-Phoenix, AZ (Games 1, 2, 5, 7) & Ball Arena-Denver, CO (Games 3, 4, 6)
2020-2021 Regular Season Series: Nuggets Won the Regular Season Series vs. Suns 2-1
Most Recent Playoff Meeting: 1989 West Quarterfinals (Phoenix Won 3-0)
Phoenix Suns (51-21)-#2 Seed in the West
- Defeated (7) Los Angeles Lakers 4-2 in the First Round
- 1st Playoff Series Win Since 2010 West Semifinals vs. Spurs
- First Playoff Appearance Since 2010
- 4th Postseason Meeting vs. Nuggets (1982, 1983, 1989, 2021)
- Phoenix is 6-3 vs. Denver All-Time in the Playoffs
- 2nd Postseason Appearance Since 2010
- Has Not Advanced to the Western Conference Finals Since 2010
- Seeking 1st NBA Finals Appearance Since 1993
- Has Not Won an NBA Championship in Franchise History
Denver Nuggets (47-25)-#3 Seed in the West
- Defeated (6) Portland Trail Blazers 4-2 in the First Round
- 1st Playoff Series Win Since 2020 West Semifinals vs. Clippers
- Has Won a Postseason Series for 3rd Consecutive year for the 1st Time in Team History
- 3 Straight Playoff Appearances for the 1st Time Since 2004-2013
- 4th Postseason Meeting vs. Suns (First Since 1989)
- Denver is 3-6 vs. Phoenix All-Time in the Playoffs
- 7th Postseason Appearance Since 2010
- Has Not Advanced to the Western Conference Finals in Back-to-Back Seasons
- Seeking 1st League Finals Appearance Since 1976 (as ABA Team)
- Has Not Won a League Championship in Franchise History (ABA nor NBA)
Top Players to Watch in Suns vs. Nuggets Series (2021 Playoff Statistics)
Phoenix Suns
- PG Chris Paul: 9.2 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 7.7 APG
- SG Devin Booker: 29.7 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 5.0 APG
- C Deandre Ayton: 15.8 PPG, 10.7 RPG, 0.7 APG
- PF Jae Crowder: 11.5 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 2.2 APG
- SF Mikal Bridges: 9.3 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 1.5 APG
Denver Nuggets
- C Nikola Jokic: 33.0 PPG, 10.5 RPG, 4.5 APG
- SF Michael Porter Jr: 18.8 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 1.5 APG
- PG Monte Morris: 15.3 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 5.8 APG
- PF Aaron Gordon: 12.5 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 2.3 APG
- G Austin Rivers: 11.5 PPG, 2.2 RPG, 2.3 APG
Official Suns vs. Nuggets: 2021 NBA 2nd Round Series Prediction
Nuggets in Seven Games
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