The Phoenix Suns managed to overcome a historic 53-point performance from Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic to win Game 4 of their second-round NBA playoff series on Saturday night. The Suns now lead the series 3-1 and are one win away from advancing to the Western Conference Finals for the second consecutive year.
Jokic's 53 points were the most ever scored in a playoff game by a center, surpassing the previous record of 50 set by Shaquille O'Neal in 2000. However, despite Jokic's dominant performance, the Suns managed to pull out a 123-119 victory.
Devin Booker led the way for the Suns with 25 points, while Chris Paul added 23 points and 14 assists. Phoenix also got big contributions from Deandre Ayton, who finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Mikal Bridges, who chipped in 19 points.
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Despite Jokic's heroics, the Nuggets were unable to get enough production from their supporting cast. Jamal Murray had 19 points, but shot just 7-of-20 from the field, while Michael Porter Jr. and Aaron Gordon combined for just 14 points on 5-of-15 shooting.
The Suns took control of the game in the second quarter, outscoring the Nuggets 35-25 to take a 64-59 lead into halftime. Phoenix continued to build on that lead in the third quarter, with Paul and Booker leading the way.
Jokic did his best to keep the Nuggets in the game, scoring 22 points in the fourth quarter alone. However, the Suns were able to make enough plays down the stretch to hold on for the victory.
With the win, the Suns are now in a commanding position in the series. Game 5 is set for Tuesday night in Denver, and the Suns will have the opportunity to close out the series and advance to the Western Conference Finals for the second straight year.
Table of Contents
- Jokic's historic performance not enough for Nuggets
- Suns get contributions from across the roster
- Phoenix takes control of the game in the second quarter
- Jokic tries to keep Nuggets in the game, but Suns hold on
- Suns now in a commanding position in the series
Keywords: Suns, Nuggets, NBA playoffs, Nikola Jokic, Devin Booker, Chris Paul, Deandre Ayton, Mikal Bridges, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Western Conference Finals.
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