1. MPJ’s late arrival Be it lingering back issues, playoff nerves, or a combination of both, Michael Porter Jr. never quite looked right against Phoenix. In a recurring theme throughout this series, MPJ came out of the locker room without his “J.” The Nuggets forward began Sunday’s must-win game 0-for-5 from the field in a first quarter that saw him clank four jumpers off the rim and get swatted from behind by Mikal Bridges as the Suns took a 28-22 lead.