Booker scores 47 points as Suns trim Nuggets lead

Devin Booker scored 47 points to help the Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets 121-114 in game three of the NBA Western Conference semi-final.

Booker also made nine assists and six rebounds, while Kevin Durant scored 39 points as the Suns reduced the deficit to 2-1 in the best-of-seven series.

The Boston Celtics won 114-102 at the Philadelphia 76ers to take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semi.

Jayson Tatum scored 27 points and managed 10 rebounds for the Celtics.

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Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid, who was presented with the NBA most valuable player trophy before the game, scored 30 points and made 13 rebounds and four blocks.