The Nuggets hold a 2-0 lead against the Suns in the Western Conference Semifinals. Game 3 will take place in Phoenix.

Denver’s superstar Nikola Jokic was asked ahead the game if he expects the Suns’ energy to be up. He responded in his usual way.

“No my friend, I expect they surrender and give us the win,” Jokic smiled as the journalists burst out laughing laughed.

The Serbian superstar averaged 31.5 points, 17.5 rebounds and 5 assists in 37 minutes over the first two games against Phoenix.

Chris Paul is the only player on the injury report for this game. The 12-time NBA All-Star will miss the game due to left groin strain that he sustained in Game 2 of the series.

Ahead of tonight’s game, the Suns are considered favorites amongst bookmakers, with NBA lines site Betway pricing them at -154 to beat the Nuggets. The NBA odds for Denver to win this game are at +150.