Suns in 4: Valley erupts as Phoenix heads to Western Conference Finals

Jun 13, 2021, 8:32 PM | Updated: 11:56 pm

Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns celebrates after scoring against the Denver Nuggets in Game Four of the Western Conference second-round playoff series at Ball Arena on June 13, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

(Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

BY JAKE ANDERSON

Arizona Sports

The Phoenix Suns are heading to the Western Conference Finals in their first playoff appearance in over a decade.

The Suns did so after completing a clean sweep of the Denver Nuggets following a 125-118 victory in Game 4 at Ball Arena on Sunday night.

Phoenix will now play the winner of the other Western Conference semifinal series between the Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz.

The Jazz currently lead the series 2-1.

Phoenix would have home-court advantage over a Los Angeles squad for a second time this postseason, but not if Utah holds on to advance.

Suns fans immediately took to Twitter to pull out their virtual brooms to show their love and support for the Valley, including some of Arizona’s biggest sports and music stars:

Suns in 4.

— Kyler Murray (@K1) June 14, 2021

Leave no doubt 🙏🏾💪🏾 #RALLYTHEVALLEY @Suns

— Larry Fitzgerald (@LarryFitzgerald) June 14, 2021

So proud of the @Suns Congrats on the sweep! #RallyTheValley pic.twitter.com/ST7Gzy0qVe

— Jimmy Eat World (@jimmyeatworld) June 14, 2021

Chug Time for @suns fans. @kray1voice @badlhoch @therealTC24 @TomLeander Hard Seltzer is my drink of choice. pic.twitter.com/uxH3MzNUKz

— Eddie A Johnson (@Jumpshot8) June 14, 2021

Let’s be clear: @CP3 was the MVP of this series. One of the GREAT point guards to ever play this game. What a sensational performance. As for @DevinBooker31, @kobebryant’s watching from above, bro. He’s proud. You looked @kobebryant-esque the whole series. @Suns=Finals?#Hmmm

— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) June 14, 2021

The Suns are heading to the WCF for the first time since 2010 👏🕺 pic.twitter.com/NcUpWtnOjE

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) June 14, 2021

D-Book and the Suns cruise past the Nuggets into the WCF 😎 pic.twitter.com/ZYnIWlB1gI

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 14, 2021

In the last two weeks @CP3 has made a mockery of the MVP award.

— Colin Cowherd (@ColinCowherd) June 14, 2021

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Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, left, shakes hands with injured Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray after the second half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series, Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. Phoenix won 125-118 to sweep the series. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Phoenix Suns fans cheer as time runs out in the second half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. Phoenix won 125-118 to sweep the series. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton reacts after dunking the ball in the second half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. Phoenix won 125-118 to sweep the series. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton, right, hangs from the rim after dunking the ball as Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton, front left, and center JaVale McGee defend in the second half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series, Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. Phoenix won 125-118 to sweep the series. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets guard Austin Rivers, left, consoles forward Michael Porter Jr. as he takes a seat on the bench after being pulled from the floor late in the second half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns, Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. Phoenix won 125-118 to sweep the series. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets guard Facundo Campazzo, right, tries to steal the ball from Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker in the second half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series, Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone waves to the crowd after the second half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns, Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. Phoenix won 125-118 to sweep the series. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Phoenix Suns forward Torrey Craig, left, congratulates guard Devin Booker as time runs out in the second half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. Phoenix won 125-118 to sweep the series. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder, left, hugs forward Mikal Bridges as time runs out in the second half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. Phoenix won 125-118 to sweep the series. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams, center, confers with players during a timeout late in the second half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. Phoenix won 125-118 to sweep the series. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets guard Monte Morris, left, drives to the rim past Phoenix Suns forward Torrey Craig in the second half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series, Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. Phoenix won 125-118 to sweep the series. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets guard Facundo Campazzo, left, drives past Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker in the second half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series, Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets center JaVale McGee reacts as he is fouled in the second half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns, Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker is restrained after getting into an argument with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic in the second half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, argues with Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker in the second half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series, Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, center, argues with Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, center front, in the second half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series, Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, squares off with Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker in the second half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series, Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, center, is restrained from fighting with Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, second from left in front, in the second half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, grabs Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker in the second half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, front, is escorted from the court after being ejected for a flagrant foul in the second half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Referee David Guthrie, right, struggles to keep Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, back, from fighting with Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker in the second half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul, left, shoots for a basket as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic defends in the first half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Injured Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, center, follows Denver Nuggets guards Shaquille Harrison, front right, and Austin Rivers off the court to the locker room at the end of the first half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, front left. squares off with Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker in the second half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, squares off against Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker in the second half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, center, goes up for a basket between Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, and guard Austin Rivers in the first half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, looks to pass the ball as Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton defends in the first half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, right, celebrates after scoring a basket with center JaVale McGee in the first half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, left, goes up for a basket as Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton defends in the first half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, moves the ball inside as Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric defends in the first half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, back, contests a shot by Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton in the first half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton, front, fights for control of a rebound with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic in the first half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, pulls in a rebound in front of Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker in the first half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker reacts after he was fouled while driving to the rim in the first half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series againstt he Denver Nuggets Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, left, drives to the basket as Denver Nuggets guard Facundo Campazzo pursues in the first half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, right, shoots over Denver Nuggets center JaVale McGee in the first half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Members of the Phoenix Suns and the Denver Nuggets stand for the playing of the national anthem before Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) argues for a call with referee Rodney Mott (71) in the first half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns, Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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