Suns' expected problems rear their heads in Game 1 vs. Nuggets - April 29

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Suns' expected problems rear their heads in Game 1 vs. Nuggets - April 29

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Apr 30, 2023

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Defense, lapses and few contributions outside Kevin Durant and Devin Booker showed up for the Phoenix Suns as Jamal Murray led the Denver Nuggets to a Game 1 win in the Western Conference semifinals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Suns' expected problems rear their heads in Game 1 vs. Nuggets - April 29

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