Nuggets trash Suns 125-100 and clinch the West Semifinals series

Nikola Jokic had a triple-double as he notched 32 points, and Jamal Murray scored 26 points as the Denver Nuggets clinched the Western Conference finals for the 1^st time since 2020 as they won against the Phoenix Suns 125-100 in Game 6 at Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ.

Two down.#BringItIn pic.twitter.com/y27TpFxQsx

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) May 12, 2023

The Nuggets’ triumph comes 2 years after the franchise was destroyed in a 2^nd round series sweep by the Phoenix. However, now the Phoenix was trashed at home to finish their season for the 2^nd year in a row.

Caldwell-Pope notched 21 points. The Serbian superstar netted 13 of 18 from open play, as he also had 12 assists and 10 boards.

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For the fifth time in franchise history, the Denver Nuggets are going to the Western Conference Finals. pic.twitter.com/LanZ5EFBeK

— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) May 12, 2023

Cameron Payne finished with 31 points for the Suns, scoring 7 of 8 shots from the 3-point line. Kevin Durant notched 23. Deandre Ayton and Chris Paul were unavailable for the clash because of injuries.

Devin Booker scored only 12 points tonight.