NBA Conference Semifinals: Suns, 76ers win Game 4, tie series

Salahudeen SulaymanMay 8, 2023

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Kevin Durant and Devin Booker shake hands during the game against the Clippers

Phoenix Suns defeated the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals to level the series at 2-2. The Suns claimed a 129-124 win on home court as they came back from 2-0 down to tie the series. Devin Booker and Kevin Durant scored 36 points each with 12 assists and 11 rebounds, respectively. Nikola Jokic made history as he scored 53 points and 11 assists for the Nuggets, becoming the first center since Wilt Chamberlain to score 50+ points in a playoff game, and the first center ever to score 50+ points and 10+ assists in a playoff game. Jamal Murray also scored 28 points for the Nuggets.

Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics in OT 116-115 to win Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals and tie the series at 2-2. James Harden scored 42 points for the Sixers and Joel Embiid contributed 34 points and 13 rebounds in the game. Jayson Tatum scored 24 points and 18 rebounds, and Jaylen Brown finished with 23 points.