“Devin Booker and Kevin Durant Lead Suns to Victory in Western Conference Semifinals”

Devin Booker astonished with 47 points, Kevin Durant contributed 39 and los Suns of Phoenix they defeated on Friday 121-114 the Nuggets of Denverto cut the disadvantage to 2-1 in the Western Conference semifinals.

Booker, who came into the game averaging 35.4 points in these playoffs, delivered another standout performance on offense. He made 20 of his 25 shots, including five of eight 3-pointers.

Durant was just 12 of 31 from the field but was 14 of 16 from the free range.

The Suns will try to tie the series this Sunday, when Game 4 will take place in Phoenix.

The fourth quarter began with the Suns leading 90-88. Phoenix had regained the lead after the Nuggets erased a 15-point deficit.

The Suns scored the first nine points of the fourth quarter. The last two of the streak came on a quick break and a Duncan dunk to make it 99-88.

Phoenix was not trailing at any point in the fourth quarter.

Nikola Jokic, who finished second this week in NBA Most Valuable Player voting, had 30 points, 17 assists and 17 rebounds for Denver.

Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 32 points, while Michael Porter Jr. added 21 and grabbed 12 rebounds.