Basketball in the NBA: Denver Nuggets win opening game in second playoff round

In the North American professional basketball league NBA has the second round of Playoffs began. They were celebrating Denver Nuggets a clear against the Phoenix Suns.

The best team in the main round prevailed at home on Saturday (04/29/2023, local time) with 125:107 (68:51). Whoever wins four games first moves into the final series Conference a.

Denver’s playmaker Jamal Murray was the top scorer of the game with 34 points. “He continues to contribute to the legend of playoff Jamal”said Nuggets head coach Michael Malone to the performance of his protégé.

“Nobody could have stopped him from the difficult shots he hit”commented Suns-Headcoach Monty Williams.

Durant “not surprised”

In addition to Murray, Nikola Jokic (24 points, 19 Rebounds) and Aaron Gordon (23 points). With the Suns came Superstar Kevin Durant to 29 points and 14 rebounds.

“They’re number one for a reason: they’ve got a two-time MVP and a deep team. I’m not surprised.”Durant explained about his team’s opening defeat.