Nuggets center Jokic (left) contributed 39 points and 16 rebounds yesterday to help the team reverse the Suns and win 2 consecutive victories.

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[Reporter Nian Miaoyun/Comprehensive Report] Nuggets center Jokic scored 39 points and 16 rebounds in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals yesterday, and shooter Cardwell-Pope scored 3 key three-pointers in the decisive quarter , Helping the team reverse the Suns 97:87, the series took a 2:0 lead.

The Suns, who were defeated in the first game, made adjustments yesterday, maintained a slight lead in the first three quarters, and successfully limited Murray, who scored 34 points in the previous game, to only 10 points on 3 of 15 shots, and Porter only scored 5 points .

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Announcing the annual MVP today, calmly wait

When his teammates turned off the flames, Jokic showed the value of the two-time MVP. He not only showed off in the penalty area, but also scored two three-pointers. He said: "I don't think much on the court. I pass the ball when my teammates are free. , I can shoot as soon as I can, and I can’t think too much at this time, I can only score as much as possible and do things that help the team.”

Jokic averaged 31.5 points, 17.5 rebounds, and 5 assists in this series, showing his versatility. Regarding the league's announcement of the annual MVP today, he looked at it with a normal heart, "I didn't think about it at all. I just hope that the next day will be a good day. I can Go swimming."

Paul injured, the Suns were reversed

Sitting on the "Big Four", the Suns are expected to have a chance to win the championship, but unexpectedly face a tough battle in the Western Conference Semifinals.

Yesterday, the main control Paul left the field for treatment due to a groin strain in the third quarter, which gave the Nuggets a chance to reverse. In addition, the Suns' six bench players only scored 4 points. They can only rely on the starters. Booker scored 35 points in 45 minutes , Durant played 44 minutes and scored 24 points.

Not only that, the Suns made only 5 free throws in the game and the Nuggets had 21. This made coach Williams unsatisfied. "I have to go back and see why. Both sides had physical contact, but we only made 5 free throws."

Paul's current injury is unknown, and whether he can play in the third game is still unknown. The Suns have fallen behind 0:2 in the playoffs in the past 13 times, and they have not been able to reverse and win the series once.