Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to advance to the Western Conference Finals over the Phoenix Suns. Many bookie PPH experts said the series winner would eventually win the Western Conference title.
Denver wrapped the series 4-2. But, even though he did not win the award, Jokic showed his MVP form throughout the series. According to online bookie software solutions experts, Jokic earned another triple-double with 32 points, ten rebounds, and twelve assists.
Jokic set the tone of Game 6 by scoring and assisting in the opening quarter. But, according to sports news reports, they did not allow the Suns the opportunity to take the lead. Aside from the Joker, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Jamal Murray scored more than twenty points each.
Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals
Suns supporters will be concerned about the outcome, particularly the performance, since many will see it as a repetition of Phoenix’s disastrous Game 7 performance last year.
The Dallas Mavericks blew out the Suns 123-90 in a critical playoff game in 2022. In addition, the Suns have yet to deliver in a win-or-go-home game since.
Devin Booker battled with his shot and finished with only 12 points in 36 minutes on the field. Kevin Durant was far from his best on a poor night for the Suns.
Following the series victory, Denver head coach Michael Malone was effusive in his appreciation for his squad.
NBA Playoffs Results
In other playoff action, the Boston Celtics won Game 6 against the Philadelphia 76ers despite not having a home-court advantage.
In a fantastic team performance on the road, the Celtics won 95-86 to send the series back to Boston for Game 7.
