SB Nation Arizona - Phoenix Suns Vs. Denver Nuggets: TV Lineups, Lineups And Playoff Tusslehttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/46593/arizona-fave.png2012-04-06T20:41:05-07:00http://arizona.sbnation.com/rss/stream/26948122012-04-06T20:41:05-07:002012-04-06T20:41:05-07:00Phoenix Suns Lose Heartbreaker To Nuggets 105-99
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/">Phoenix Suns</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.denverstiffs.com/">Denver Nuggets</a> took turns leading for about 45 minutes on Friday night. It was the final three that doomed the Suns. In what was a very tough loss for Phoenix, the team faltered down the stretch and fell to Denver by a score of 105-99 on the road. </p>
<p>With 3:09 remaining in the fourth quarter, <span>Steve Nash</span> hit a jumper to take a 98-97 lead. That would be the final basket of the evening for the Suns, who would be outscored 8-1 in the final three minutes. Nash had a fine performance with 14 points and 11 rebounds, but it just wasn't enough against a talented Nuggets team.</p>
<p><span>Marcin Gortat</span> added nine points and 14 rebounds, while <span>Shannon Brown</span> led Phoenix with 18 points. <span>Michael Redd</span> continued to play well off the bench, scoring 15 points in just 16 minutes.</p>
<p>Aaron Afflalo had a huge night scoring 30 points while going 11-for-19 from the field, while <span>Al Harrington</span> had 13 off the bench. Denver turned the ball over just five times and recorded 24 assists. </p>
<p>The Suns are now 28-27 this season and have yet another game on Saturday evening against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Lakers</a>. Tipoff from U.S. Airways Center is set for 7 p.m.</p>
<p><i>For more on the Suns, be sure to check out <a href="http://brightsideofthesun.com" target="_blank">Bright Side of the Sun</a>.</i></p>
https://arizona.sbnation.com/2012/4/6/2931799/suns-vs-nuggets-score-recap-statsScott Coleman2012-04-06T11:34:14-07:002012-04-06T11:34:14-07:00Phoenix Suns Vs. Denver Nuggets: TV Lineups, Lineups And Playoff Tussle
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<p>The Suns, fresh off a big win in Utah, have another big game on the schedule Friday night in Denver. A win would put them in a virtual tie for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Phoenix Suns</a> are just one game out of the playoffs and the team ahead of them just so happens to be the team on the schedule for Friday night, the <a href="https://www.denverstiffs.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Denver Nuggets</a>. A win by Phoenix would give both team identical 29-26 records and that qualifies this as a "Big Game".</p>
<p>It is not, however, a must win game. A loss to the Nuggets would be a set back for the Suns but there's still 11 games left in the season, including another meeting with the Nuggets.</p>
<p>Denver is coming off a road loss to the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/new-orleans-hornets" class="sbn-auto-link">New Orleans Hornets</a> on Wednesday while the Suns are coming off their amazing and thrilling win in Utah.</p>
<p><b>Projected Lineups:</b></p>
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<li>Point guard: <span>Steve Nash</span> --- <span>Ty Lawson</span> </li>
<li>Shooting guard: <span>Shannon Brown</span> -- <span>Arron Afflalo</span> </li>
<li>Small forward: <span>Jared Dudley</span> -- <span>Corey Brewer</span> </li>
<li>Power forward: <span>Channing Frye</span> -- Kennth Faried</li>
<li>Center: <span>Marcin Gortat</span> -- <span>JaVale McGee</span> </li>
<li>Key subs: Suns (<span>Sebastian Telfair</span>, <span>Robin Lopez</span>, <span>Michael Redd</span>). Nuggets (<span>Al Harrington</span>, <span>Andre Miller</span>, <span>Kosta Koufos</span>)</li>
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<div>The Nuggets took a couple of big hits on the injury front this season. They will be without <span>Rudy Fernandez</span> for the rest of the season due to back surgery. Star small forward <span>Danilo Gallinari</span> is out with a broken thumb and could return next week. <span>Wilson Chandler</span> is out with a groin injury and is doubtful for Friday's game.</div>
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<div>Grant Hill (knee) remains out for the Suns.</div>
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<p><b>TV broadcast info:</b></p>
<p>The Suns game tips off at 6:00 p.m. Arizona time on Fox Sports Arizona Plus (<a href="http://www.foxsportsarizona.com/pages/arizona_pluschannel" target="_blank">channel finder</a>)and Arizona Sports 620 radio. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.brightsideofthesun.com/">Bright Side of the Sun </a>will have the live game thread.</p>
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https://arizona.sbnation.com/2012/4/6/2930699/phoenix-suns-vs-denver-nuggets-tv-lineups-lineupsSeth Pollack