Booker leads Suns past Lakers in playoffs
Suns to battle Denver Nuggets in Western Conference semis
Devin Booker helped the Phoenix Suns to put the Los Angeles Lakers to the sword as he contributed 47 points with 11 rebounds and 3 assists for the Suns in their 113-100 win over the defending champions, Los Angeles Lakers, in his first-ever NBA playoffs. Phoenix Suns have decided the series in Game 6, winning 4-2 against their more illustrious opponents. They have shown great resolve in the NBA, exceeding expectations all season long. They would take on the Denver Nuggets in the Conference semifinals.
Denver Nuggets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers by 126 points to 115 to take their NBA playoff series to 4-2 after six games, knocking the Trail Blazers out. Nikola Jokic led the scoring for the Denver Nuggets side with 36 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. The Nuggets qualify for the Conference semifinals, where they will face the Phoenix Suns.
