LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Phoenix Suns managed just 34 points in the second half on Saturday, but it was enough to take a three-games-to-one lead in the NBA’s Western Conference Finals.
Devin Booker scored 25 points before fouling out in the final minute of the Suns’ 84-80 win over the Clippers in Los Angeles. Chris Paul had 18 points, dished out seven assists, and was 5-for-6 from the line in the final 13 seconds to help Phoenix clinch it.
Deandre Ayton added 19 points and a career playoff-high 22 rebounds, helping the Suns bounce back from Thursday’s loss to the Clippers.
The Clippers trailed by 14 before outscoring the Suns, 30-19 in the third quarter. But Los Angeles was held to 14 points in the final period.
LA forward Paul George had 23 points, 16 rebounds, and six assists before fouling out with 1 second left. Reggie Jackson added 20 points for the Clippers, who will try to stave off elimination Monday in Phoenix.
