Boosted by big crowds, Suns try to win again vs Nuggets

PHOENIX (AP) It would have been an awesome play even when Phoenix Suns Arena was empty: Cameron Payne floated a pass to a streaking Torrey Craig, who soared through the air before grabbing the alley-oop and flushing a powerful dunk with two hands. As COVID-19 restrictions have slowly eased, the Phoenix Suns’ fan base is relishing the team’s return to playoffs for the first time in 11 years. The franchise welcomed a raucous sellout crowd of 16,219 on Monday night during its 122-105 victory in Game 1 over the Denver Nuggets.