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Kiszla: Gritty, little underdog Nuggets remind Phoenix who’s real team to beat in the West

“Nobody’s picking us to win,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said. “All the pressure’s on them.”

Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets leads Michael Porter Jr. (1), Nikola Jokic (15) and Bruce Brown (11) in transition as Deandre Ayton (22) of the Phoenix Suns looks on helplessly during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 125-107 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Denver took a 1-0 series lead in the best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal matchup. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets leads Michael Porter Jr. (1), Nikola Jokic (15) and Bruce Brown (11) in transition as Deandre Ayton (22) of the Phoenix Suns looks on helplessly during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 125-107 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Denver took a 1-0 series lead in the best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal matchup. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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By | mkiszla@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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