Garry Harris ensures the Nuggets advancement in playoffs has been no fluke.

The Nuggets became the first team in NBA history to overcome a 3-1 series deficit twice in the playoffs. Denver was in deep water and on the verge of elimination against Jazz, followed by the Clippers. In Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals however, the Nuggets prevailed with a 104-89 victory against the Clippers.

They will face another tough test when they take on the Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals Friday. Just as the Nuggets overcame the unfavorable odds during the 3-1 deficits, Garry Harris says they shouldn’t be counted out against the No.1 Western seed.

“We don’t really listen to outside noise,” said Harris. “We know who we have here, we have a very talented group. And we play together, we stay together; the sky’s the limit. We gonna enjoy this for a bit. But now it’s time to get ready for the Lakers and see what we can do.”

Things have played out differently for the Nuggets this postseason, compared to the 2019 NBA playoffs. They previously reached Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Trail Blazers, but fell short in a 100-96 loss. It was a bitter reality which Harris says has only driven the team as they look to stay hot and advance to the NBA Finals.

“I’m happy for us to get that win,” said Harris. “We got to Game 7 of the semifinals last year. And we lost, we didn’t like that feeling. So it’s good for us to get that win, go to the Western Conference finals. And now it’s time for us to slide back in.”

Harris reached double digits as he finished the game with 14 points, shooting 15-of-26 from the field; and 2-of-6 behind the 3-point line.