Porter blocks Ayton early, Jokic making ridiculous buckets you can't stop. The Suns up for the fight in this one though. Jokic basically has all of Denver's points, in a low-scoring 1st term, Phoenix up 3. Jeff Green with the stuff, then a block at the rim, the same play down. Neither team hitting the 3-ball. Booker carrying the Suns offensively, up 2 at the half. Jokic just makes you laugh, cannot guard this stuff. Paul making his mid-range shots too. It's Jokic vs Booker though, Phoenix up 3 going into the last. The scoring leaders of game 1, Murray and Durant not having good nights. Caldwell-Pope with back to back 3's and Denver kick the lead out to double-digits late. The Nuggets go up 2-0, in an excellent game. The Suns lack of depth is a big problem, but in this matchup they're not going at Jokic. Ayton has skills, but he doesn't even look to score, they've really been limiting his development as a player. Durant, Booker and Paul all shoot jumpers, so they're not getting dunks other teams would get against Denver or getting Jokic in foul trouble. Phoenix had just 5 free-throw attempts for the game, a testament to that. Denver shot better from the field, both teams poor from 3, Phoenix 19%. Both teams took care of the ball, the Nuggets with significantly more production at the line. Jokic dominant, with an efficient 39 points, 5 assists, 16 boards and 2 steals. Caldwell-Pope an efficient 14 points, 4 of 4 from range and 5 boards. For Phoenix, Booker 35 points, 6 assists and 5 boards. The Suns bench just 2 of 16 from the field.
3. (Den) N. Jokic, 2. (Phx) D. Booker, 1. (Den) K. C-Pope.
3. (Den) N. Jokic, 2. (Phx) D. Booker, 1. (Den) K. C-Pope.
