The Denver Nuggets are considered as possible championship candidates mostly because of Nikola Jokic, who is projected to lead the team to another NBA Finals appearance this season.
But Denver’s hopes of a repeat are beginning to be threatened by the Phoenix Suns.
Phoenix possesses the offensive ferocity and defensive dedication, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, to seriously trouble Denver over the course of a seven-game series.
“They’ll merely insert 120,” O’Connor remarked. “In overtime, they will outscore you 15–5, just as they did in their victory over the Nuggets following the All-Star break. Their offense may go unanswered when they become extremely heated. How good a defensive player you are is irrelevant. They can simply accept KD. Follow the book. Go with Beal. and succeed in scoring sufficiently. And their defense can save enough through effort.”
Once more, are the Suns the biggest opponent of the Nuggets in the West?
It’s been simple to ignore the Suns as possible contenders because of their injury problems in the first few months of the season. But now that they’re healthy, their offensive potential is beginning to become apparent.
The snake’s head is Kevin Durant. Nevertheless, Bradley Beal and Devin Booker are both All-NBA players with the ability to start their own offense and set up others. Over the course of a seven-game series, every NBA club would find it difficult to stop that offensive.
The Suns also have a head coach with a championship background. It is well known that Frank Vogel takes a defensive stance. In 2020, he contributed to the Los Angeles Lakers’ one and only championship of the LeBron James era.
The Suns have every player and skilled coach needed to be a serious contender in the postseason. Staying healthy will be crucial for them. For the final few weeks of the regular season, all eyes will be on Booker and Beal.
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