Denver Nuggets defeat Dallas Mavericks 128-117 in Game 7 of Western Conference Semifinals
The Denver Nuggets defeated the Dallas Mavericks 128-117 in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Sunday night, advancing to the Western Conference Finals for the third time in four years.
Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 30 points, 18 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Jamal Murray added 24 points and 13 rebounds. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 28 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Jalen Brunson added 24 points.
The Nuggets jumped out to a 10-point lead in the first quarter and never looked back, leading by as many as 20 points in the second half. The Mavericks made a late run in the fourth quarter, cutting the lead to 5 points with just over 2 minutes remaining, but the Nuggets held on for the victory.
The Nuggets will now face the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Finals, which begins on Tuesday night in Phoenix. The Suns are the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, and they are looking to reach the NBA Finals for the second consecutive year.
Key takeaways from Game 7:
- Nikola Jokic was dominant once again, putting up another triple-double in a closeout game. He is now averaging 30.8 points, 13.0 rebounds, and 7.0 assists in the playoffs.
- Jamal Murray was also very good in Game 7, scoring 24 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. He is now averaging 24.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.7 assists in the playoffs.
- Luka Doncic had a good game for the Mavericks, but he was not able to carry the team to victory. He is now averaging 29.7 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 6.3 assists in the playoffs.
- Jalen Brunson was also good for the Mavericks, scoring 24 points. He is now averaging 21.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.9 assists in the playoffs.
- The Nuggets’ defense was very good in Game 7, holding the Mavericks to just 42.9% shooting from the field. The Nuggets are now holding opponents to just 43.3% shooting from the field in the playoffs.
- The Mavericks’ offense was not very good in Game 7, shooting just 42.9% from the field and 32.3% from three-point range. The Mavericks are now shooting just 43.3% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range in the playoffs.
The Nuggets will now have a few days to rest before they face the Suns in the Western Conference Finals. The Suns are a very good team, but the Nuggets have shown that they are capable of beating anyone when they are playing their best.
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