PHOENIX (AP) — Chris Paul continues to demonstrate why the young Phoenix Suns picked up the 36-year-old veteran after last season.
The Suns have a two-games-to-none lead in the NBA’s Western Conference semifinals after Paul provided 17 points and 15 assists without a turnover in a 123-98 rout of the Nuggets.
Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton also had double-doubles for the Suns, who shot 18 of 38 from 3-point range. Booker finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds while Ayton had 16 points and 10 boards.
Nikola Jokic had 24 points and 13 rebounds for Denver, a day after getting the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award. But the Nuggets couldn’t find anyone else to score consistently.
Game 3 is Friday in Denver.
