Denver Nuggets return to Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2020

The Denver Nuggets made another step towards the NBA Finals after their blowout road win over the Phoenix Suns in Game 6 (125-100). With this win, the Nuggets closed out the series (4-2) and advaced to the Western Conference Finals, where they will take on either the reigning champions Golden State Warriors or the LA Lakers.

The Nuggets will play in the Conference Finals for the first time since they lost to the Lakers in five games in the Florida Bubble during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

They have never reached the NBA Finals before, but they now look as grand favorites to challenge for the title.

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“When we defend, when we rebound, when we run, when we share the ball, we believe we’re the best team in the NBA,” Denver coach Michael Malone said. “And tonight, we showed it.”

Nikola Jokic was unstoppable in the series and finished the Conference semi-finals with a triple-double, averaging 34.5 points, 13.2 rebounds and 10.3 assists.

Denver dominated Game 6 from start to finish and used a 23-2 run late in the opening quarter to take a commanding 18-point lead (44-26) and cruise to the victory.

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