AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets attempts to hype up Nikola Jokic (15) during the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Ball Arena on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Phoenix Suns for game four of their best-of-seven NBA Playoffs series.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostWill Barton (5) of the Denver Nuggets is introduced against the Phoenix Suns before tipoff of the first quarter at Ball Arena on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Phoenix Suns for game four of their best-of-seven NBA Playoffs series.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDevin Booker (1) of the Phoenix Suns shoots over Facundo Campazzo (7) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Ball Arena on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Phoenix Suns for game four of their best-of-seven NBA Playoffs series.
Jae Crowder (99), Chris Paul (3), Devin Booker (1) and Deandre Ayton (22) of the Phoenix Suns defend Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Ball Arena on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Phoenix Suns for game four of their best-of-seven NBA Playoffs series.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMichael Malone head coach of the Denver Nuggets prepares for the Phoenix Suns before tipoff of the first quarter at Ball Arena on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Phoenix Suns for game four of their best-of-seven NBA Playoffs series.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets knocks the ball out of bounds away from Deandre Ayton (22) of the Phoenix Suns during the first quarter at Ball Arena on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Phoenix Suns for game four of their best-of-seven NBA Playoffs series.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15), Will Barton (5) and Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets call for possession as do Deandre Ayton (22) and Chris Paul (3) of the Phoenix Suns after Jokic knocked the ball away from Aytonduring the first quarter at Ball Arena on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Phoenix Suns for game four of their best-of-seven NBA Playoffs series.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets argues that he did not touch the ball last after hitting it away from Deandre Ayton (22) of the Phoenix Suns as Chris Paul (3) looks on during the first quarter at Ball Arena on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Phoenix Suns for game four of their best-of-seven NBA Playoffs series.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMichael Malone head coach of the Denver Nuggets watches as Devin Booker (1) of the Phoenix Suns looks for a foul after shooting over Michael Porter Jr. (1) during the first quarter at Ball Arena on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Phoenix Suns for game four of their best-of-seven NBA Playoffs series.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets grabs a rebound over Will Barton (5) and Mikal Bridges (25) of the Phoenix Suns during the second quarter at Ball Arena on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Phoenix Suns for game four of their best-of-seven NBA Playoffs series.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMikal Bridges (25) of the Phoenix Suns blocks Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Ball Arena on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Phoenix Suns for game four of their best-of-seven NBA Playoffs series.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostChris Paul (3) of the Phoenix Suns shoots over Will Barton (5) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Ball Arena on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Phoenix Suns for game four of their best-of-seven NBA Playoffs series.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets puts his hand up as Devin Booker (1), Jae Crowder (99) and Mikal Bridges (25) of the Phoenix Suns call for a travel that would be assessed to Gordon during the first quarter at Ball Arena on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Phoenix Suns for game four of their best-of-seven NBA Playoffs series.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets works against Deandre Ayton (22) of the Phoenix Suns during the first quarter at Ball Arena on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Phoenix Suns for game four of their best-of-seven NBA Playoffs series.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDevin Booker (1) of the Phoenix Suns shoots as Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets defends during the second quarter at Ball Arena on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Phoenix Suns for game four of their best-of-seven NBA Playoffs series.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMichael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets is introduced against the Phoenix Suns before tipoff of the first quarter at Ball Arena on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Phoenix Suns for game four of their best-of-seven NBA Playoffs series.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDevin Booker (1) of the Phoenix Suns drives on Facundo Campazzo (7) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Ball Arena on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Phoenix Suns for game four of their best-of-seven NBA Playoffs series.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets grabs a rebound away from Dario Saric (20) of the Phoenix Suns during the second quarter at Ball Arena on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Phoenix Suns for game four of their best-of-seven NBA Playoffs series.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDevin Booker (1) of the Phoenix Suns shoots with a hand in his face from Austin Rivers (25) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Ball Arena on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Phoenix Suns for game four of their best-of-seven NBA Playoffs series.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMonte Morris (11) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to fouling Devin Booker (1) of the Phoenix Suns during the second quarter at Ball Arena on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Phoenix Suns for game four of their best-of-seven NBA Playoffs series.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) and Monte Morris (11) of the Denver Nuggets react to a call for a jump ball by referee Pat Fraher (26) during the second quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Ball Arena on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Phoenix Suns for game four of their best-of-seven NBA Playoffs series.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets vies for a rebound against Chris Paul (3), Jae Crowder (99) and Deandre Ayton (22) of the Phoenix Suns during the third quarter at Ball Arena on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Phoenix Suns for game four of their best-of-seven NBA Playoffs series.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets is defended hard by Deandre Ayton (22) of the Phoenix Suns in the paint during the third quarter at Ball Arena on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Phoenix Suns for game four of their best-of-seven NBA Playoffs series.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets swats Cameron Payne (15) of the Phoenix Suns resulting in a flagrant foul that would lead to his ejection during the third quarter at Ball Arena on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Phoenix Suns for game four of their best-of-seven NBA Playoffs series.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets swats Cameron Payne (15) of the Phoenix Suns resulting in a flagrant foul that would lead to his ejection during the third quarter at Ball Arena on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Phoenix Suns for game four of their best-of-seven NBA Playoffs series.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets and Devin Booker (1) of the Phoenix Suns jaw as Cameron Payne (15) lies on the floor after being fouled by Jokic, which resulted in the Denver centerÕs ejection during the third quarter at Ball Arena on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Phoenix Suns for game four of their best-of-seven NBA Playoffs series.
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets and Devin Booker (1) of the Phoenix Suns jaw after Jokic fouled Cameron Payne (15) leading to an ejection for DenverÕs MVP center during the third quarter at Ball Arena on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Phoenix Suns for game four of their best-of-seven NBA Playoffs series.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets and Devin Booker (1) of the Phoenix Suns jaw after Jokic fouled Cameron Payne (15) leading to an ejection for DenverÕs MVP center during the third quarter at Ball Arena on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Phoenix Suns for game four of their best-of-seven NBA Playoffs series.
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets leaves the floor after being ejected following a flagrant foul he committed on Cameron Payne (15) of the Phoenix Suns during the third quarter at Ball Arena on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Phoenix Suns for game four of their best-of-seven NBA Playoffs series. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMichael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets walks to the locker room after the second quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Ball Arena on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Phoenix Suns for game four of their best-of-seven NBA Playoffs series.
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Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets attempts to hype up Nikola Jokic (15) during the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Ball Arena on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Phoenix Suns for game four of their best-of-seven NBA Playoffs series.
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The Denver Nuggets hosted the Phoenix Suns for Game 4 of their second-round NBA playoffs series on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Ball Arena in Denver.
































