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7 months ago

April 30, 2023

Nuggets beat Suns in NBA semifinals, and Jokic sends a message

In the first game of the Western Conference semifinal, Denver Nuggets had no problems to win and started in front in the fight for a place in the final

In the early hours of this Sunday, the 30th, the denver nuggets entered the court and played game one of the semifinals of the Western Conference of the NBA. Against phoenix sunsthe franchise Nikola Jokic e company started well and won by 125 to 107. Highlight for the performance of Jamal Murraywho had 34 points, nine assists and five rebounds.

After the victory of the Nuggets, Jokic, who was always considered the team’s most outstanding player, passed the role to Jamal Murray. In an interview, the pivot recognized his teammate’s great moment and sent a message to his rivals. For him, the point guard deserves to receive more attention from opponents in the next NBA matches.

He’s playing amazingly. He’s definitely showing what he’s capable of. He is our best player and we are following him now.“, assessed Jokic, who was not far behind and also stood out in the match. He scored 24 points and grabbed 19 rebounds against the Phoenix Suns.

Also in an interview after the game, Jamal Murray celebrated the excellent phase lived on the court. Appointed as the engine of the Denver Nuggets, the point guard vented against the enormous distrust he always received from NBA lovers. For the Canadian, there’s nothing more he can do to prove that he’s one of the great players.

Nuggets in action against the Suns — Nuggets got off to a good start in the semifinal match (Credit: GettyImages)

“I don’t know how many times I have to prove myself for you to believe in my game or believe in what I do. Today I’m living one of those moments you dream about when you’re a kid. You live for moments like this“, vented Jamal Murray in an interview still inside the court. It is worth mentioning that the teams will face each other again soon.

Game two of the semifinal series between the Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns takes place next Monday, 01, at 23:00 (GMT). Brasilia), again in Denver. The winner of this playoff duel guarantees a spot in the Western Conference final.