NBA Play-Offs continued with just one game. In the Western Conference Play-Off Semifinals 1st match, the Nuggets, who finished the season as the leaders, hosted the Suns, who were fourth in the conference.
Especially in the second quarter of the game, the Nuggets displayed a tougher defense than their opponent and won the match with an 18-point difference, taking a 1-0 series advantage.
In Nuggets, Jamal Murray was the top scorer with 34 points, 9 assists, and 5 rebounds, while Nikola Jokic contributed to the victory with 24 points, 19 rebounds, and 5 assists, and Aaron Gordon had 23 points and 6 rebounds. Bruce Brown scored 14 points, Michael Porter scored 11 points, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope completed the game with 10 points.
On the Suns’ side, Kevin Durant scored 29 points and 14 rebounds, Devin Booker scored 27 points, 8 assists, and 4 rebounds, Deandre Ayton had 14 points and 7 rebounds, and Chris Paul scored 11 points and 5 assists.
The second match of the series will be played on May 2nd, Tuesday.
