![]() He traded buckets with the red-hot Booker to keep Denver within three to end the quarter. Jokić (18 points in the third) displayed atypical aggression scoring to keep Denver competitive. They took an eight-point lead midway through the third before Jokić found Porter on a transition leak-out for an and-one layup. Unfortunately for Paul, he suffered his annual postseason injury in the third as well, leaving with 4:32 left in the quarter with a groin injury. Chris Paul started to find the mark from midrange, and the Suns were swarming on defense. Jokić kept the Nuggets afloat with his balletic post moves and tiptoe set shots.ĭenver’s defense sprung some leaks in the third quarter after being unfazed by Phoenix’s pick-and-roll attack. He assumed control of the game as Phoenix led 21-18 at the end of the first quarter. Booker created most of Phoenix’s offense as the primary ball handler. Kevin Durant started slow, shooting just 2-8 in the first quarter for four points. This was a surprisingly low-scoring contest from the opening tip. Can Phoenix gain traction, or are they destined to meekly bow out of the playoffs for the second straight year? Nuggets-Suns Game 2: Nikola Jokić Outduels Devin Booker Devin Booker Stars for the Suns in the First Half ![]() The reigning MVP scored 39 points on 17-30 shooting with 16 rebounds, five assists, and two steals.ĭenver won a fast-paced shootout in Game 1 and a physical defensive fight in Game 2 to take their 2-0 series lead. ![]() Devin Booker was brilliant throughout en route to 35 points on 14-29 shooting and six assists, but Nikola Jokić was golden for the Nuggets. The Denver Nuggets outfought the Phoenix Suns in Game 2 and earned a 97-87 win. ![]()
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