Game 6 will be next Wednesday with Phoenix able to close a series
The Los Angeles Clippers are still alive. Playing at home, the team beat the Phoenix Suns 116-102 and reduced their lead over the Arizona franchise to 3-2. The two teams return to court this Wednesday (30), with the Clippers needing the victory to force game seven.
Still without Kawhi Leonard, Paul George has been taking on the leading role of Clippers. Playing away from home, he scored 41 points, 20 in the third quarter, with 75% of pitches (15 of 20). Marcus Morris, Zubac’s replacement, had a surprising and decisive night, with 22 points. Reggie Jackson contributed 23. DeMarcus Cousins ​​made 15 in 11 minutes on the court. But the biggest highlight of the Clippers was coach Ty Lue.
On the other side, Devin Booker scored 31 points, 9 of 22 on court, but made ruinous decisions for much of the second half of the duel. Chris Paul had 22 points and 8 assists, but managed to get Deandre Ayton on the line as usual. The pivot had 10 points and 11 rebounds in 36 minutes. By far his worst performance in weeks.
Highlights
Suns
Devin Booker (31 points, 4 baskets every 43 minutes)
Chris Paul (22 points, 8 assists)
Cam Johnson (14 points in 23 minutes)
Deandre Ayton (10 points, 11 rebounds in 36 minutes)
Clippers
Paul George (41 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals)
Reggie Jackson (23 points, 5 rebounds, 4 baskets of three)
Marcus Morris (22 points)
DeMarcus Cousins ​​(15 points in 11 minutes)
Decisive statistics
Points in the bottle
Suns 32
Clippers 58
Points on transition plays
suns 8
Clippers 19
Court shots
Suns 38/84 (45.2%)
Clippers 46/84 (54.8%)
Three shots
Suns 9/26 (34.6%)
Clippers 10/30 (33.3%)
Free throws
Suns 17/20 (85%)
Clippers 14/15 (93.3%)
