LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers have avoided an 0-3 deficit in the NBA’s Western Conference Finals.
The Clippers are within 2-1 of Phoenix after Paul George scored 27 points in their 106-92 win over the Suns. George also had 15 rebounds and eight assists to help L.A. win without Kawhi Leonard, who remained out with a sprained knee.
Reggie Jackson added 23 points for the Clippers, and Ivica Zubac provided 15 points while tying his career playoff high with 16 rebounds.
Los Angeles took control with the biggest run of the game, a 21-3 spurt that left the Clippers leading 71-56 in the third. Terance Mann got it going with six straight points and Jackson scored four in a row.
Suns guard Chris Paul made his series debut after coming out of COVID-19 protocol, finished with 15 points and 12 assists. Deandre Ayton had a team-high 18 points for Phoenix.
Game 4 is Saturday in Los Angeles.
