There was a hefty burden placed on the Phoenix Suns in Game 5. The Suns are coming off a Game 4 win against the Denver Nuggets, tying the series at 2-2.
Being able to steal Game 5 while playing in Denver could practically seal the series. Yet as the first quarter got underway, Denver proceeded with energy that was absent in Game 4.
Michael Porter Jr. got off to a hot start, scoring 8 points in the first six minutes of play. Denver as a whole scored 17 fast-break points in the first quarter.