Stephen Nover's NBA Total of the Week
(NBA) Phoenix vs. Golden State,
Total: 225.00 | -110.00 Under
Result: Win
Given the star power on these respective teams, it's not surprising the oddsmaker has put out a large total. Truth be told, though, these are a pair of top-eight defensive clubs with a history of going Under in this series as the low side has cashed 10 of the past 12 times. 
 
The Suns could be reducing minutes for their starters as they've already clinched home-court advantage throughout the playoffs. Phoenix just held the 76ers to 104 points three days ago in its last game. That was five points below the 76ers' season average. 

Golden State managed only 95 points in its last game, two days ago against the Grizzlies. Stephen Curry remains out, but the Warriors have back Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala. These are pluses for the Under, though. I'd rate Green and Iguodala as the Warriors' two best defensive players.