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NBA play-offs continued with 2 matches. In the Western Conference semifinals series, the Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets by 5 points, with the help of top scorers Kevin Durant and Devin Booker to reach their second win in Game 4.
In Suns, Booker had 36 points, 12 assists and 6 rebounds, Kevin Durant had 36 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists, Landry Shamet had 19 points, Deandre Ayton had 8 points and 8 rebounds.
All-star Nikola Jokic's 53 points and 11 assists were not enough for the Nuggets to win. The Serbian basketball player, who won the MVP award of the regular season twice in his career, became the first center in the NBA to exceed 50 points and 10 assists in a play-off game. Jamal Murray had 28 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds, Michael Porter 11 points and 10 rebounds, Aaron Gordon 11 points and 6 rebounds.
Sixers win with critical points from James Harden
In the Eastern Conference semi-finals, the regular time ended 107-107, Philadelphia 76'ers defeated the hosted Boston Celtics 116-115 at the end of overtime and tied 2-2 in the series.
Completing the game with 42 points, 9 assists, 8 rebounds and 4 steals in the Sixers, all-star James Harden played a critical role in making the game go to overtime and winning with his last-second baskets. Joel Embiid added 34 points and 13 rebounds, while Tyrese Maxey added 14 points and 8 rebounds.
Jayson Tatum 24 points, 18 rebounds and 6 assists, Jaylen Brown 23 points and 5 assists, Marcus Smart 21 points and 7 assists, Malcolm Brogdon 19 points and 8 rebounds, Derrick White 12 points, Al Horford 10 points, 7 rebounds for the Celtics. and played with 5 blocks.