MVP contender Nikola Jokic was instrumental in the Nuggets' victory, achieving his third triple-double in four games with 32 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds. Jamal Murray (26) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (21) also played a key role in building the Nuggets' commanding 30-point lead by halftime. Despite Cameron Payne's 31 points for the Suns, they were unable to force a seventh game, and the Nuggets are now set to face either the Los Angeles Lakers or Golden State Warriors, who are currently facing a 3-2 deficit in their series.
In the Eastern Conference semi-final, the Boston Celtics won Game Six against the Philadelphia 76ers with a score of 95-86, leveling the series at 3-3. The Lakers and Warriors will meet again for their sixth game at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday night, while the Miami Heat will host the New York Knicks at Kaseya Center with a 3-2 lead in their series.
