The Denver Nuggets triumphed over the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of the NBA playoff series, scoring a decisive 125-107 victory (USA Today). Jamal Murray led the Nuggets, scoring 34 points and contributing six of the team’s 16 successful 3-pointers (USA Today). The Nuggets’ strong performance on April 29 set the stage for what is anticipated to be a closely-matched Western Conference Semifinal series in the 2023 NBA playoffs (CBS Sports).
Both teams entered Game 1 without any significant injuries, a rarity in today’s NBA (Sportskeeda). The Suns opened the second-round series on the road, visiting the Nuggets in Denver (Oregon Live). The game, which took place on April 29, attracted widespread attention and predictions (Action Network; AZCentral; WYMT; Sports Illustrated; Bleacher Report).
As the series progresses, fans will be closely watching the Nuggets and Suns to see who takes control of this competitive NBA playoff matchup.
