Denver must not take its foot off the gas pedal because Phoenix has offensive machines who can explode, giving the team a real chance to steal a win in the Mile High City. scored only 11 points in the initial contest, a number that should go up Monday night. 1 seed in the West and make another statement before the second round shifts to the desert. The Nuggets will prove why they are the No. The Suns will shoot more threes, possibly making more, and lessen their turnovers, but it will not be enough to win at Ball Arena. Williams relies heavily on his starters, and he will realize that Landry Shamet and Jock Landale may not be equipped for a regular role against Denver. Kevin Durant and Devin Booker combined for 56 points in Game 1, but that will increase to 65-70 in Game 2. RUMOR: Isiah Thomas’ surprising role in Suns’ Bradley Beal blockbuster trade, revealed Jokic and Murray will find them in the wings or the corners, and they will combine for at least 10 three-pointers made in Game 2. They must continue exemplifying that in Game 2 because guys like Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Michael Porter Jr. One terrific attribute of Denver's players is their unselfishness.
Thus, the Denver's support cast must be ready to chuck it from long distance when the defense commits even more attention to Murray. The Game 2 scouting report for Phoenix will likely concentrate on limiting Jamal Murray, who reached his peak playoff form once again with 34 points and nine assists while draining six triples. The Nuggets were getting anything they wanted offensively, especially in the first half. Suns head coach Monty Williams will watch the film leading up to Monday's game and focus on his team's defensive schemes. and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope combine for 10+ threes
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Denver's offensive firepower was not limited to Jokic and Murray the home team's role players were also fantastic at Ball Arena.Īs the series continues, here are three bold predictions for the Nuggets in Game 2 of their second-round series with the Suns. Phoenix's loss of Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson at the trade deadline was exposed, its perimeter defense nonexistent.
The Nuggets' offensive schemes were incredible on Saturday night, and the Suns did not have an answer for Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. The Nuggets did not listen to the pundits that have been doubting them and pounded Phoenix in the opener of the Western Conference Semifinals, taking Game 1 125-107. They wrapped up that series in five games, moving onto a highly anticipated tilt with the Phoenix Suns. The Denver Nuggets ended the regular season with an abysmal 7-10 record, but that did not stop them from stomping the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
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