The series tied at 2-2, Paul still out for Phoenix. Denver's forwards Porter and Gordon start very well, the former with four 1st term 3's. The Nuggets with back to back uncontested takes to the rim, before Durant sends Murray's attempt back. Denver with a sizeable 11-point lead at the quarter break. Phoenix cut the deficit to 3 by the half, as Denver's offense drops off. The Nuggets kick away again early in the 3rd and push it out to 20. Jokic still doesn't miss these runners ever, the Nuggets up 17 going into the last. Brown impactful in the 2nd half, the Suns make no inroad, in a blowout. Denver shot better from the field and 3, 48% from there. Both teams took care of the ball, the Nuggets +8 on the boards. Jokic with a 29-point triple-double, with 12 assists, 13 boards, 4 offensive and 2 blocks. Porter an efficient 19 points and 8 boards, with no turnovers. Brown an efficient 25 points and 5 boards off the bench. Murray 19 points, 6 assists and 5 boards. For the Suns, Booker 28 points and 6 boards. Durant 26 points, 7 assists and 11 boards.
3. (Den) N. Jokic, 2. (Den) M. Porter, 1. (Den) B. Brown.
3. (Den) N. Jokic, 2. (Den) M. Porter, 1. (Den) B. Brown.