Nuggets WIN Game 1 of Western Conference semifinals vs. Suns, as Jamal Murray’s team-leading 34 points propel Denver to 125-107 victory at home
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The Nuggets got off to a strong start in the Western Conference semifinals by defending homecourt on Saturday night, as they beat the visiting Suns 125-107.
Phoenix led by one after the first quarter, but was outscored 37-19 in the second quarter and went into halftime trailing by 17.
Jamal Murray’s 34 points led the way for Denver, while MVP candidate Nikola Jokic had 24 points, 19 rebounds and five assists and Aaron Gordon added 23.
For the Suns, Kevin Durant had an extremely efficient 29 points on 12-19 shooting, while Devin Booker had 27 as well.
But only two other players on the team – Chris Paul (11 points) and Deandre Ayton (14) reached double-digit points as the team’s paper-thin depth was exposed.
Game 2 will be in Denver again on Monday before the series moves to Phoenix.
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