Nuggets extend series lead, worry Suns

In the last round of the playoffs of NBAO denver nuggets hit the phoenix suns with the final score of 97 to 87. Thus, the Colorado squad extended its advantage in the series valid for the semifinals of the Western Conference by 2 to 0. Game 3 between the teams is scheduled for this Friday, 5th, at 11 pm (Brasília time).

Nikola Jokic he was the big scorer of the match and also responsible for leading his team to victory. The Serbian shone on the court and left a double-double of 39 points and 16 rebounds, in addition to having contributed five assists. Then, much further away, Aaron Gordon scored 16 points and had two steals.

On the other side of the court, the highlight was Devin Bookerwhich scored 35 points (the franchise’s highest individual stat at Ball Arena), five rebounds and six assists. Kevin Durant also sought to do his part for the Arizona team by recording 24 points, eight rebounds and three assists.

Still in the last round of playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers got the better of the Boston Celtics by 115 to 119, away from home, and opened the series with an advantage. On a gala night, James Harden was decisive in the result and was crowned as the scorer of the match, with 45 points. Among opponents, Jayson Tatum scored 39 points.

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