Chris Paul added 17 points, Devin Booker had 18 points and 10 rebounds as Phoenix routed the Denver Nuggets 123-98 on Wednesday.
The Atlanta Hawks established their dominance in Game 1 and now have an opportunity to steal another game despite Joel Embiid's return.
Can the Los Angeles Clippers carry their momentum on the back of a seven-game series into the second round against the Utah Jazz?
The Phoenix Suns have taken a 1-0 series lead over the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the NBA playoffs with a 122-105 win.
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving combined for 54 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds, helping the Nets steal game 2 from the Bucks by 125-89.
The Brooklyn Nets won Game 1 without James Harden, and the Milwaukee Bucks are in need of a response after a disappointing display.
The Los Angeles Clippers will now meet the Utah Jazz in the Western Conference semifinals with Game 1 of the series scheduled for Tuesday.
Trae Young led the Atlanta Hawks to a 128-124 Game 1 upset over the Philadelphia 76ers despite the return of Joel Embiid.
Kawhi Leonard scored eight straight points late in the fourth quarter to force a Game 7 against the Dallas Mavericks.
Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets needed six games in the first round to eliminate their opponents in the first round.