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Suns' Chris Paul (groin) remains out for Game 5 vs. Nuggets

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Stephen A.: Suns are playing better without Chris Paul (2:02)

Stephen A. Smith says that Chris Paul not playing is the biggest reason that the Phoenix Suns have tied the semifinal series at 2-2. (2:02)

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul will remain out for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Nuggets in Denver due to a groin injury, the team announced Monday night.

Paul suffered the injury late in the third quarter in Game 2 last week and missed the rest of the game. He also sat out Games 3 and 4.

The Suns charged back into the series in Paul's absence, winning both games in Phoenix to tie the series at 2-2 heading into Game 5.

Paul is averaging 12.4 points and 7.4 assists during this postseason.