The Phoenix Suns lost Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night in a very close encounter. Suns' Kevin Durant impressed in his team's playoff debut with 27 points, 11 assists, and nine rebounds. However, there is an argument to be made that Durant did not get the ball as much as his status as arguably the NBA's best player right now deserves. He only took one shot in the final six minutes, which could have given the Suns more chances to score. Suns coach Monty Williams shared that the Clippers did well in denying Durant the ball, but the team needs to create more living environments for him to get the ball. Williams added that sometimes Durant can bring the ball up the floor and create opportunities for the team. Durant was often double-teamed by Los Angeles from behind, which forced him out of post shots around the block. The Suns will need to provide Durant more freedom for him to score and advance past the Clippers, and perhaps compete for the championship.