Suns fall behind 2-0 in Western Conference Semifinals

May 1, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts after he was fouled by Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15 in the first half during game two of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY SportsSpread the love

After a fourth-quarter collapse, the Suns now trail the Nuggets two games to zero in the Western Conference Semifinals.

Unlike Game One, Phoenix stayed strong on defense, holding Denver to a season-low 40 points in the first half. The Nuggets had zero offensive rebounds going into the third quarter.

Unfortunately for the Suns, their offensive struggles continued throughout the entire game. It was then an 0-9 start to…