The Phoenix Suns extended their series against the Denver Nuggets to six games during the Western Conference semifinals. Afterward, they witnessed the top-seeded Nuggets achieve a remarkable sweep against the Los Angeles Lakers, earning their first-ever appearance in the NBA Finals. Throughout the playoffs, Denver has faced three defeats so far. Among them, two came at the hands of the Phoenix Suns when the series was tied 2-2. However, the Nuggets managed to bounce back, winning Game 5 on their home court and dominating Game 6 with a 25-point victory. The electrifying atmosphere of Footprint Center witnessed an impressive 80th consecutive sellout crowd of 17,071 fans.