Chris Paul Will Miss Game 6 Against Nuggets With Left Groin Strain
Phoenix guard Chris Paul will miss Game 6 against the Nuggets with a left groin strain, the Suns announced Wednesday evening. Additionally, center Deandre Ayton is questionable with a rib contusion, according to the team.
Denver leads the best-of-seven series, 3-2.
Paul has been out of action since straining his groin in Game 2 of the series in a contest Denver won 97-87 to take a 2-0 lead. Phoenix recovered to wins Game 3 and 4 at home without him but now is facing elimination after dropping Game 5, 118-102, in Colorado on Tuesday night.