The Phoenix Suns defeated the Denver Nuggets, 116-102, in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals on Friday night at Ball Arena to take a 3-0 series lead and move within one victory of a berth to the conference finals.
For the third straight contest, the Suns had all five of their starters score in double figures, led by starting shooting guard Devin Booker with 28 points, six rebounds and four assists. Starting point guard Chris Paul had 27 points — 16 of which came in the second half — eight assists and six rebounds and starting center Deandre Ayton had a double-double with 10 points and 15 rebounds.