TGT Podcast: 2023 NBA Playoffs: Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Preview
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Show Notes
The Nuggets and Suns are facing off in the Western Conference Semi-Final, with Denver having the second-best net rating and Phoenix having the ninth. The Suns have more depth, with Durant and Booker leading postseason minutes, while Monty Williams encourages two starters to stay out at once. Chris Paul has 147 postseason appearances, while Jamal Murray has 39 career playoff games. Murray averaged 26.3 points, 6.8 assists and 6.0 rebounds per game as Denver's No.1 scoring option. Booker and Durant may spend most of their time guarding Murray, leaving Paul as an effective fourth option. Booker leads the NBA in postseason scoring (37.2 ppg) and career playoff games scoring 30 or more points (19). Durant may be assigned guarding Porter Jr. Booker's only concern is carrying an immense workload.