Chris Paul scored 14 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and also contributed 11 assists and six rebounds to help the Phoenix Suns record a 122-105 victory over the visiting Denver Nuggets in the opening game of the Western Conference semifinals on Monday night.
👀 @CP3 guides the @Suns to victory in Game 1 with 21 PTS (14 on 6-6 FGM in 4th) and 11 AST! #ThatsGame #NBAPlayoffs
Game 2: Wednesday at 9:30pm/et on TNT pic.twitter.com/AQLvyM48oe
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🔊 @CP3 discusses his support system both on and off the court after the @Suns Game 1 win. #ThatsGame #NBAPlayoffs
Game 2: Wednesday at 9:30pm/et on TNT pic.twitter.com/L9sVh9nIHU
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Mikal Bridges scored 23 points, Devin Booker notched 21 points and eight assists, and Deandre Ayton contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds for the second-seeded Suns. Phoenix outscored Denver 59-33 over the final 19 minutes, 34 seconds.
☀️ Book, Bridges & Ayton all score 20+ in the @Suns Game 1 W! #ThatsGame #NBAPlayoffs@DevinBook: 21 PTS, 8 AST@mikal_bridges: 23 PTS, 4 3PM@DeandreAyton: 20 PTS, 10 REB
Game 2: Wednesday at 9:30pm/et on TNT pic.twitter.com/UQID2KVkyI
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