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Suns nuggets fight in stands9/6/2023 ![]() ![]() Nuggets forward Jamychal Green was disappointed that the Suns were more physical during the decisive minutes. “We all collectively have to better, a lot more physical, a lot more disciplined if we want to win in Game 2.” “We did some good things but obviously we were unable to sustain it for 48 minutes,” Denver coach Michael Malone said. The three regular-season meetings were all extremely close: One was decided by three points in regulation, another was settled in overtime and the other went to double overtime. It was surprising that the game didn't come down to the final minutes. ![]() Deandre Ayton finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds while Booker added 21 points. Paul's buckets were the final exclamation points on a 34-9 run that helped Phoenix take control. ![]() ![]() This is why we fought so hard during the regular season to get home court advantage.” The flurry came much to the delight of the sellout crowd of 16,319, who anxiously watched the point guard's every move. Paul - who played with the hurt shooting shoulder through most of the first round matchup against the Lakers - made back-to-back mid-range jumpers to put the Suns up 94-79 with 10:25 left. They pushed the lead to 88-79 going into the fourth. Devin Booker made a 3-pointer and Bridges added a driving layup for a 79-72 advantage. The Suns trailed for most of the first half and 70-60 early in the third quarter but rallied to take the lead by late in the third. Paul and his rejuvenated right shoulder finished with 21 points and 11 assists while Mikal Bridges added a team-high 23 points on 8 of 12 shooting, including 4 of 8 from behind the arc. “That last series – that was tough – but I’m glad to be back helping the team.” “It was fun to get out there and be involved,” Paul said. The 11-time All-Star looked like his usual self, the rest of the Suns followed suit and Phoenix rallied for a 122-105 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. A short floater found the net and then a 3-pointer splashed home as the crowd roared. One mid-range jumper fell and then another. Then - seemingly almost out of nowhere - the “Point God” was back. His movements were a little tentative, his shots didn't look quite right. PHOENIX - In the opening minutes of Monday night's game, Chris Paul was bumped on his ailing right shoulder and grimaced for a second. And by the way, Booker is shooting nearly 80 percent over the last two games, finishing 14-of-18 shooting in this one.Rejuvenated Paul leads Suns over Nuggets 122-105 in Game 1 Landry Shametscored 19 in reserve for the Suns, who held a 40-11 advantage in bench scoring. Jamal Murrayadded 28 points for the Nuggets. Just don’t reach too high, or Jokic may send you back to the ground. We will know the answers by the end of the week, and it appears this series is truly up for grabs. Great flop by Mat Ishbia to draw the foul /oFCMKSyfjF Two of those are in Denver.Ĭan Durant and Booker do it again? Can Jokic? "He can have 50 all he wants as long as we get the win."īook wasn't phased by the career night from Jokić /iYfJuM3c4iīut the action soon carried on, and the Suns got the victory they needed to turn this into a best-of-three affair. What we do know is Jokic seemed to use his left forearm to shove Ishbia aside, with the Suns owner falling back into his chair. It seemed as if Ishbia intended to let Jokic hear it - though that part was unclear. Ishbia just happened to stand up at the wrong time when Jokic when to retrieve a loose ball from the stands. That would be none other than Mat Ishbia, who just took over the franchise in February. If Booker and Durant can bring their show on the road … well, who knows what might e next.Įither way, their performance on Sunday offset a 53-point eruption from Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, who also contributed 11 assists and one shove of the opposing team’s owner. And we have a series, folks - as things are now tied at 2-all, with Game 5 back in Denver. They put that on full display in Sunday’s Game 4, with each Booker and Durant scoring 36 points in a 129-124 victory. Suns stars Devin Booker and Kevin Durant have just been too good for the Nuggets at home. ![]()
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