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The Denver Nuggets faced off against the Phoenix Suns in Game 4 of the second round match-up, with the Suns leading the series 3-0. Denver's star center, Nikola Jokić, had a standout performance, scoring a career high 53 points and grabbing 14 rebounds. Despite his incredible effort, the Nuggets fell short, losing to the Suns 125-118.

While Jokić's scoring prowess was the talk of the game, his actions off the court also made headlines. Following a missed call by the referees, Jokić appeared to shove Suns owner Robert Sarver as he walked off the court. The incident sparked controversy and led to Jokić being fined $25,000 by the NBA.

The Suns now lead the series 3-1 and have the chance to close it out in Game 5. Jokić and the Nuggets will need to dig deep if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive. It remains to be seen if Jokić's controversial moment will have any impact on the rest of the series.

In summary: Denver's Nikola Jokić scored a career high 53 points in Game 4 against the Phoenix Suns, but his controversial shove of Suns owner Robert Sarver also made headlines. The Suns lead the series 3-1 and have the chance to close it out in Game 5.