Mar 27, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) controls the ball under pressure from Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) in the first quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
The Phoenix Suns have beaten the Nuggets in two straight games. So are the Suns a legitimate threat in the Western Conference? Are they the Nuggets' biggest threat? Adam Mares and Harrison Wind discuss. Also, does Denver have a 3-point shooting problem and what's the key matchup to watch for against the Timberwolves?
Are the Suns the biggest threat to the Nuggets in the West?
Adam Mares: No, but they are top 3.
Right now I am most concerned about the Dallas Mavericks. They play a spread PnR style that is difficult for Denver to stop and feature a player in Luka Doncic that could match Jokic in big game performance. They're also playing their best basketball of the season right now....
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