The Phoenix Suns clinched their first playoff berth since the 2009-10 season with a 109-101 win over the visiting Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday.
Chris Paul scored 15 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Suns, who improved to 1-2 this season against the Clippers. Paul also had 10 assists and three steals.
Phoenix (44-18) is now two games ahead of the Clippers (43-21) for second place in the Western Conference. The Utah Jazz (45-17) lead the conference standings by a game over the Suns.
👏 @CP3 (28 PTS, 10 AST) puts up 25 2nd half PTS, propelling the @Suns to their first playoff berth since the 2009-10 season! #WeAreTheValley pic.twitter.com/PEH0qEO8rB
— NBA (@NBA) April 29, 2021
Phoenix’s Devin Booker added 21 points and six rebounds. Reserves Cameron Payne (15 points) and Frank Kaminsky (13) prove…
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