The pressure is on for the Suns.
With Nikola Jokic available to play in Game 5, the Nuggets delivered a crushing blow to Phoenix's playoff chances, winning 118-102 behind a 29-point, 13-rebound, 12-assist triple-double from Jokic.
The series has, to this point, gone along with the home-court advantages. The road team has yet to win any of the previous five games between Denver and Phoenix. The Suns lost the first home game to the Clippers in the first round of the playoffs before winning four straight to close out Los Angeles. Denver won a game at Minnesota in the first round and lost the other road game.
For Phoenix to have any chance of advancing to the Western Conference Finals, it will need to successfully defend its home court again. That will then bring up the decisive Game 7 on Sunday in Denver.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the Suns take on the Nuggets, including TV channel, start time and odds for the game.
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What time is Suns vs. Nuggets tonight?
- Date: Thursday, May 11
- Time: 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT
The Suns and Nuggets will tip off at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 11 from the Footprint Center in Phoenix.
What channel is Suns vs. Nuggets on?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Sling TV
Basketball fans can find the clash between the Suns and Nuggets on ESPN. There will also be the option to stream the game via Sling TV.
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Suns vs. Nuggets odds
The Suns enter their must-win Game 6 as 3.5-point favorites to beat the Nuggets.
| Game lines | Suns | Nuggets |
| Spread | -3.5 | +3.5 |
| Moneyline | -165 | +135 |
For the full market, check out BetMGM.
Nuggets vs. Suns schedule
Here is the full schedule for the second-round series between Denver and Phoenix:
| 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 | 10:00 p.m. at Suns | ESPN |
| May 14 | Game 7* | TBD at Nuggets | TBD |
*If necessary
