The Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers in a close and low scoring battle to the end. For the first time in the series, neither team was able to score over 100 points. The Suns got the win 84-80, so hopefully you bet the under. In the end, it was Chris Paul knocking down back-to-back clutch free throws to seal the deal. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer could be seen court-side experiencing a great amount of physical pain upon realizing his team was going to lose the game.
Chris Paul is Never Afraid to Share His Opinion
Chris Paul and Paul George chirping between plays 👀 pic.twitter.com/JthzMBY72U
— ESPN (@espn) June 25, 2021
Deandre Ayton Had Huge Impact in the Game 4 Win
Deandre Ayton’s huge night on both ends puts the @Suns up 3-1 in the #NBAWCF presented by AT&T! They can clinch a spot in the NBA Finals with a win Monday at 9 PM ET on ESPN. #ThatsGame #NBAPlayoffs
— NBA (@NBA) June 27, 2021
Devin Booker: 25 PTS
Chris Paul: 18 PTS, 7 AST pic.twitter.com/b9IOE4n1hy
The Phoenix big man has elevated his game to another level since entering the NBA Playoffs.
REGULAR SEASON
14.4 Points per game
10.5 Rebounds per game
PLAYOFFS
16.6 Points per game
11.4 Rebounds per game
Deandre Ayton Shares His Thoughts on Chris Paul
“He was the best thing that happened to my career.”@DeandreAyton on @CP3‘s impact on him. #ThatsGame #NBAWCF presented by AT&T pic.twitter.com/A8zgIfCpWE
— NBA (@NBA) June 27, 2021
Chris Paul is One Win Away From First Ever NBA Finals
This truly is a surreal moment in recent NBA History. When the Houston Rockets traded Chris Paul many assumed his days of title contention were done. Despite Paul having an obvious impact on the Thunder by unexpectedly taking them to the playoffs, no one considered that team a true title contender.
Then when Paul was traded again, this time to Phoenix, it seemed as though he was destined to close out his career in the shadows of the two LA teams while having no real chance at ever competing for or capturing an NBA title. Yet here we are, with the Suns one win away from a trip to the Finals. Wild.