The Phoenix Suns are just one win away from the NBA Finals. Saturday, they won on the floor of the Los Angeles Clippers (84-80) and now lead by three innings to one against the Californians. The two teams weren’t particularly effective, but Devin Booker’s 25 points and Deandre Ayton’s double-double (19 points, 22 rebounds) carried the Suns to another victory, ahead of Game 5, which will take place. Monday in Phoenix.
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Chris Paul decisive in money time
Ahead of the meeting, Ayton paid homage to Booker, wearing a t-shirt with his effigy with a bloody nose, Phoenix’s rear still wearing a mask, after his face shock with Patrick Beverley, during the match 2 of the Western Conference final.
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The Suns weren’t necessarily spectacular, with just four successful three-pointers out of 20 attempted, including a 0/5 for Devin Booker and a 0/3 for Chris Paul. The latter was decisive, however, with five free throws in the last seven seconds, a total of 18 points and seven assists. That was enough against the Clippers, who also lacked skill with just five three-pointers scored out of 31.
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“I believe in this team”
Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns)
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« We still have a way to go, but it feels good to have a win here (in Los Angeles), said Chris Paul. It was difficult terrain. » « I believe in this team, for his part, said Devin Booker. It was tight, but we got the win. We rely on our defense. To hold a team like that to 80 points on their field is impressive. »
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With the Clippers, Paul George scored 23 points, but was still quite clumsy in attack, whether on free throws (12/18), including three missed in the last seven seconds of the match, or three points ( 1/9). It will now be difficult for LA, still deprived of Kawhi Leonard (injured right knee) – and whose return for Game 5 is not determined – to go up the series.
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