Morning Song by Dean Wesley Smith6/26/2023 ![]() They fell into a 30-point halftime hole against the Nuggets just as they did against the Dallas Mavericks a year ago. ![]() ![]() While Denver will now advance to the Western Conference finals for the second time in four years, with an array of far less-celebrated players beyond two-time MVP Nikola Jokic, the Suns are left to ponder why they’ve been body-slammed out of the playoffs on their home floor two years in a row. But those responding to the survey were looking at the depth and future assets they sacrificed to attain Durant and the uncertain availability of 38-year-old point guard Chris Paul, who suffered a groin injury late in Game 2 of the series and did not play again.Īll of which only makes the 125-100 thrashing by the Nuggets more troubling. Surprisingly because they just acquired four-time scoring champion Durant at the February trade deadline. The Suns, maybe surprisingly, were second. The Golden State Warriors were first on the list. ![]() Or at least they have to hope so.Ī recent survey by FOX Sports of scouts, GMs and executives asked which team was facing its best last chance to win a title as currently constructed. The Phoenix Suns received the final bill for acquiring Kevin Durant on Thursday night, courtesy of the Denver Nuggets. ![]()
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