A screenshot of one of the plays of the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of their series with the Phoenix Suns. | Denver Nuggets Twitter
The Denver Nuggets banked on a huge second half burst to take down the Phoenix Suns, 118-102, in Game 5 of their NBA Western Conference semifinals on Tuesday, May 9, (Wednesday, May 10, Philippine time).
Nikola Jokić led the way for Denver with 29 points as the Nuggets pulled themselves a win away from advancing to the Western Conference Finals with a 3-2 lead.
Bruce Brown, Jr. chipped in 25 for Denver.
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Phoenix was led by Devin Booker, who had 28. Kevin Durant added 26 for the Suns, who are now in the brink of elimination.
After a close first half, Denver took control in the third quarter as it went ahead, 69-53, after a 17-4 run to open the second half.
The winner of this series will take on whoever advances in the LA Lakers-Golden State Warriors series. The Lakers currently lead that series, 3-1.
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