The Nuggets find themselves in deadlock with the Timberwolves for that sixth and final seed to avoid the play-in group.Д«ut the Nuggets, despite the all-around greatness that is Nikola Jokic, have failed to capitalize on certain games to this point and have lost four of seven. 'That's a playoff environment,' Ayton said.ДЄnd it'll likely be another one on Thursday, despite that back-to-back, when the Suns visit the Nuggets in what will be another playoff-like game for Denver. It was just another sign that the battle-tested Suns were ready for the challenge, while Minnesota still has some room to grow in order to get to that next level. We value these experiences, and you've got to have a level of mental fortitude and stamina,' coach Monty Williams said.Д®ven when it came to the Suns playing a team that's fighting to avoid the play-in tournament, they still came out and took it to Minnesota in the second half, outscoring them 74-52. You've got to win games like this on the road. Booker finished with 28 points while going 13 of 16 from the free-throw line, and Landry Shamet even had 19 points off the bench to remind everyone that he's available whenever and can hit shots. Phoenix won its sixth straight on Wednesday in a 125-116 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves and got the last laugh in the battle of the star big men.ДЄyton scored a career-high 35 points to go along with 14 rebounds, outplaying Karl-Anthony Towns (15 points, 11 rebounds) as Phoenix took down one of the hottest teams in the league on its own home court. It's absolutely remarkable that the Suns might be the quietest 60-win team we've seen in a long time, and yet might be the most dangerous we've seen in a bit. When you win your sixth straight game and are approaching 60 wins on the second leg of a back-to-back, you're allowed at least some leeway when it comes to not being perfect. A depth piece like Cam Johnson gone? No worries, there's still Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton kicking the proverbial butt.Д«ut I can understand why the Suns are coming into Thursday's matchup with the Denver Nuggets as the underdog in this matchup. We have reached the point in the time-space continuum where the Phoenix Suns will win games no matter what in the world is the case.

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