2023 NBA playoffs round two preview: Nuggets vs Suns

On paper, this series couldn’t be more stylistically different. The Phoenix Suns slowly grind opponents down through never-ending mid-rangers, while the scheme of the Denver Nuggets is predicated on a 7-foot passing savant who looks like a 70’s Bond villain.

The only certainty we have is that every game will be a high-scoring affair. That’s to be expected when two of the greatest offensive players ever are set to square off, and I haven’t even mentioned Devin Booker and the return of Bubble Jamal Murray.

So, who has the upper hand?

First round takeaways

Phoenix

Everyone knew that Phoenix’s achilles heal was their lack of depth, but I don’t think many anticipated them needing to play KD 43.8…