The Denver Nuggets are looking to even the score when they take on the Phoenix Suns in a rematch on Wednesday night. The Suns have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA this season, with a record of 28-11, and the Nuggets are looking to slow them down.
The Suns have been led by their star duo of Devin Booker and Chris Paul, who have combined to average over 40 points per game. Booker is averaging 25.3 points, 6.3 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per game, while Paul is averaging 15.7 points, 8.6 assists, and 4.4 rebounds per game. The Nuggets will need to find a way to neutralize the Suns’ star power if they want to come away with a win.
One way the Nuggets could do this is by playing a more physical style of defense. The Suns rely heavily on their perimeter shooting, so the Nuggets could focus on defending the three-point line and forcing the Suns to drive to the basket. This would put pressure on the Suns’ guards to make plays and could slow down their offense.
The Nuggets could also look to take advantage of the Suns’ lack of size in the frontcourt. The Suns have been playing small lineups with Deandre Ayton at center, so the Nuggets could look to exploit this by attacking the basket and looking for easy buckets in the paint.
Finally, the Nuggets could look to get out in transition and push the pace of the game. The Suns are a team that likes to play at a slower pace, so if the Nuggets can force them into a faster tempo, it could help them get easy baskets in transition and disrupt the Suns’ offensive rhythm.
The Nuggets will need to find a way to neutralize the Suns’ star power if they want to come away with a win on Wednesday night. By playing a more physical style of defense, taking advantage of the Suns’ lack of size in the frontcourt, and pushing the pace of the game, the Nuggets could slow down the Suns’ offense and come away with a victory.
