Denver Nuggets becomes the first team to reach the NBA Conference Finals with a sweeping 25-point win over the Phoenix Suns…while Kevin Durant falls short and Nikola Jokic shines
The Denver Nuggets became the first team to reach the NBA Conference Finals on Thursday night with a huge 25-point victory over the Phoenix Suns.
Nikola Jokic enjoyed a huge game in the desert, racking up 32 points to seal a routine win and close the series at 4-2 Denver.
Kevin Durant was traded to Phoenix with the team in February in hopes of taking them all the way to an NBA title, but they’ve now fallen short and their season is over.
More to follow.
Nikola Jokic again showed his MVP credentials to help the Nuggets to a 25-point win
Jamal Murray also shone for Denver, putting up 26 points as his side won with relative ease
Kevin Durant had 23 points, but couldn’t do enough to take his side to a Game 7 decider