Is it sundown in Phoenix?
Chris Paul suffered a groin injury in the Suns' Game 2 matchup against the Nuggets, casting doubt that he would see the court again in the series
With an elimination game coming, Paul is still on the sidelines, though he did go through a pregame workout before Tuesday's Game 5. Paul didn't play, and the Suns lost the matchup 118-102 in Denver. Now, the series shifts back to Phoenix as the Suns hope to stave off elimination with or without Paul.
Will the Suns get reinforcements and force a Game 7? Here's what to know about Paul's potential return on Thursday night.
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Is Chris Paul playing vs. Nuggets tonight?
Following the Suns' Game 5 loss to the Nuggets, Paul was asked if he would be able to play in Thursday night's Game 6. His response: "We'll see."
"I'm trying to," Paul told ESPN's Tim MacMahon after the game.
Asked Chris Paul about the possibility of him playing Game 6: “We’ll see. I’m trying to.”
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) May 10, 2023
However, when the Game 6 injury report was released, Paul was still ruled out with a groin strain.
Suns guard Chris Paul is listed out for Game 6 vs. Nuggets due to his strained groin.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 11, 2023
When Paul hit the shelf after Game 2, reports said that he would miss at minimum Games 3, 4 and 5, with a "reevaluation" coming in a week's time. A Grade 1 groin strain typically takes 7-to-10 days, meaning Paul could have been right in the window to return. He will need his team to force a Game 7 to have another chance to suit up.
What time is Suns vs. Nuggets today?
- Date: Thursday, May 11
- Time: 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT
The Nuggets and Suns are set for a 10 p.m. ET tipoff on Thursday. It caps off a doubleheader of NBA action, with the Celtics attempting to stave off elimination against the 76ers at 7:30 p.m. ET.
The game is set to take place at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Ariz.
What channel is Suns vs. Nuggets on?
- Date: Thursday, May 11
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Sling TV
Suns vs. Nuggets will air on ESPN. Viewers can stream the game on Sling TV.
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Suns vs. Nuggets odds
Entering Game 6, the Suns are a 3.5-point favorite over the Nuggets.
| Suns | Nuggets | |
| Spread | -3.5 | +3.5 |
| Moneyline | -165 | +135 |
For the full market, check out BetMGM.
Suns vs. Nuggets schedule
The Suns face elimination in Game 6 on Thursday night. Here's how to watch:
| 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 | Suns 121, Nuggets 114 | ESPN |
| May 7 | Game 4 | Suns 129, Nuggets 124 | TNT |
| May 9 | Game 5 | Nuggets 118, Suns 102 | TNT |
| May 11 | Game 6 | 10 p.m. at Suns | ESPN |
| May 14 | Game 7* | TBD at Nuggets | TBD |
*If necessary
