After the Suns swept the Nuggets in this round in 2021, Denver looked like it might return the favor this year after winning back-to-back games to open the series. Devin Booker wouldn't allow that.
Booker exploded for 83 points on 79 percent shooting between Games 3 and 4, willing Phoenix to two wins and tying up the series. While concerns about the Suns' depth followed them home after the losses in Denver, the excellence of Booker and Kevin Durant was enough to overcome Chris Paul's absence. Landry Shamet also gave Phoenix an unexpected boost off the bench in Game 4 with 19 points.
Do the Suns have enough to counter Nikola Jokic on the road? Jokic erupted for 53 points in Sunday's loss and has been nearly impossible to defend to this point in the series.
While the performance of Jokic's supporting cast will be critical to winning Game 5 and the series as a whole, the Nuggets seem perfectly content to run through their two-time MVP.
Here's what you need to know to watch Game 5 between the Nuggets and Suns, including tip-off time and TV channel.
What time is Nuggets vs. Suns today?
- Date: Tuesday, May 9
- Time: 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT
Game 5 between the Nuggets and Suns will tip off at 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT) on Tuesday from Ball Arena in Denver.
What channel is Nuggets vs. Suns on?
- Date: Tuesday, May 9
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream: Sling TV
Nuggets vs. Suns will be broadcast on TNT. Streaming options for Game 5 include Sling TV.
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Nuggets vs. Suns odds
The Nuggets enter as 4.5-point home favorites in Game 5. Denver won its first two home games in this series and is 5-0 at home in these playoffs.
| Nuggets | Suns | |
| Spread | -4.5 | +4.5 |
| Moneyline | -200 | +165 |
For the full market check out BetMGM.
Nuggets vs. Suns schedule
| 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 | 10:00 p.m. at Nuggets | TNT |
| May 11 | Game 6 | 10:00 p.m. at Suns | ESPN |
| May 14 | Game 7* | TBD at Nuggets | TBD |
*If necessary
