In the first match of the NBA Western Conference playoffs, the Denver Nuggets stunned the Phoenix Suns, winning 125:107 at home and taking a 1:0 lead in the series.
The victory was largely thanks to the efforts of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, while Kevin Durant was the most effective player for the Suns with 29 points, 14 rebounds, and one assist.
At the postgame conference, Durant was asked by reporters if he was surprised by the Nuggets’ performance, to which he responded in amazement, “Nuggets? Stunned? Am I surprised about the Nuggets? They have a two-time league MVP, a great team. I’m not surprised, they often win games. Let’s go to the second match.” The basketball superstar’s comments suggest that the Nuggets’ victory may not have been such a surprise to those in the know.
