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Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns, West Semifinals Game 3

NBA
Nuggets
53-29
114-121
Final
Suns
45-37
Mortgage Matchup Center
TV: TSN / Sportsnet

Lead tracker

DEN leadsBiggest lead DEN 5, PHX 16
Q1Q2Q3Q4
PHX leads
Team1234T
DEN31213626114
PHX29382331121

Who won: Suns 121-114

The Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets 121-114 in West Semifinals Game 3 on Friday, May 5, 2023 at Mortgage Matchup Center. The series is tied 2-2. The Suns outscored the Nuggets 38-21 in the 2nd quarter. Devin Booker led the Suns in points (47). Jamal Murray led the Nuggets in points (32).

Recap · May 6
Booker scores 47, Durant adds 39, Suns beat Nuggets 121-114

Devin Booker has carried a massive offensive load for the Phoenix Suns in these playoffs, averaging more than 35 points per game despite defenders draped all over him in most games.

What it means

  • Winner take all: Game 5 decides the series.

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Injuries and inactives

Nuggets1st in Western Conference Division
  • Spencer Jones F
    Hamstring
    Day-To-Day
Suns1st in Pacific Division
  • Devin Booker G
    Rest
    Day-To-Day
  • Mark Williams C
    Shoulder, Surgery, left
    Out
  • Miles Bridges F
    Ankle, right
    Day-To-Day

Head to head

Series tied 2-2
Last meeting: Suns 119, Nuggets 115 (Apr 6)

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Game info

Venue
Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ · Attendance 17,071
Officials
James Williams (Referee), Zach Zarba (Referee), Sean Corbin (Referee), Justin Van Duyne (Referee)

Injuries, starters, headlines and game info from ESPN. Headlines open on ESPN.

This seriesSeries tied 2-2

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