PHOENIX — The first four postseason games between the Nuggets and Suns have been speckled with spectacular performances from the series’ superstars, draped in elite shot-making and accentuated by dramatic swings of momentum.
All of which has led to a 2-2 Western Conference semifinals, with neither side able yet to break serve on the other’s home floor.
Here’s one twist Denver must ensure becomes only a plot point and not a trend. Top-heavy Phoenix got a timely lift from its supposedly short-handed bench Sunday night, while the theoretically more balanced Nuggets got 53 points and 11 assists from Nikola Jokic and not nearly enough from his supporting cast.