The Nuggets are getting Will Barton back from injury tonight apparently. He would be a huge boost to that backcourt and a MASSIVE defensive upgrade on Austin Rivers. Expect Barton to shadow Devin Booker plenty. Denver was the better team in Game 1 for about 2.25 quarters before a big Suns run knocked out the Nuggets. I'm not saying that new MVP Nikola Jokic (see news feed) and the Nugs steal one on the road, but they might. And this spread feels too high -- I'm presuming Michael Porter Jr. is fine (listed questionable but fully expected to play).

The Suns used a dominant second half to record a 17-point victory in Game 1 of this series. They did that with Devin Booker attempting only 12 shots. One of the main reasons for their success was the improved health of Chris Paul, who had his best performance of the postseason with 21 points and 11 assists. Add in Michael Porter Jr. being listed as questionable with a back injury, and there’s a path to Phoenix posting another lopsided win on its home floor.