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Jun 24, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) controls the ball against Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley (21) during the first half in game three of the Western Conference Finals for the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 24, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) controls the ball against Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley (21) during the first half in game three of the Western Conference Finals for the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
The Clippers demolished the Suns 116-102 in a make or break Game 5 of the Western Conference finals. The LA based outfit looked extremely sharp, barely missing any shots, and played stellar defence. Marcus Morris and Paul George lead the Clippers with 22 and 41 points, respectively.
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The Suns struggled to stop the duo all night and had no answer for the Clippers’ offence.
The Suns saw their first lead through a Chris Paul midrange jumpshot to make it 62-61. However, thanks to Paul George’s huge 20 point 3rd quarter, the Clippers gained a massive advantage.
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Clippers’ Patrick Beverley Mocks Chris Paul
During the 3rd quarter, Patrick Beverley was called for a flagrant foul on Suns’ Chris Paul. However, Beverley visibility showed his disagreement for the foul on Chris Paul by mocking him for flopping on the play which was later reviewed, and the foul was given.
Paul was attempting a three when Beverley slipped the screen of DeAndre Ayton and crashed into CP3. The foul looked dangerous and Paul landed awkwardly on his back. However, Paul didn’t sustain any injuries and got up to shoot free throws.
Paul made all the 3 free throws after that and followed it up with an assist to Ayton. Later, Beverley and CP3 were talking about it. Likewise, it all looked good between them. Paul ended the quarter having 16 points while Beverley had 7 to his name.
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Jun 26, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) is fouled by Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley (21) in the second half of game four of the Western Conference Finals for the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Phoenix now have a huge task ahead of them if they want to close out this series and reach the Finals. Do you think the Suns will make a 4th quarter comeback? Tell us in the comments below.
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