Devin Booker, Suns Outlast Paul George, Clippers in Game 4 to Take 3-1 Series Lead

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The Phoenix Suns quickly regrouped after falling to the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals and notched a massive road victory in Game 4, 84-80, at Staples Center on Saturday.  

As the series shifts back to Phoenix for Game 5, the Suns have taken a commanding 3-1 series lead as they seek their first NBA Finals appearance since 1993. 

Devin Booker and Chris Paul combined for 43 points as the Clippers were forced to play without Kawhi Leonard (knee) for the sixth straight contest. As in Games 1 and 2, that proved too much to overcome.  

The Clippers have fallen to an 0-2 series deficit in each of the first three rounds of the postseason but now face their first 3-1 deficit of the playoffs. Only 13 teams in NBA history have ever come back after going down 3-1. The Denver Nuggets did it twice last year, including their second-round series over the Clippers. 

Notable Performers

Devin Booker, SG, Phoenix Suns: 25 points, 2 rebounds, 2 steals

Deandre Ayton, C, Phoenix Suns: 19 points, 22 rebounds, 4 blocks

Paul George, SG, Los Angeles Clippers: 23 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists

Reggie Jackson, PG, Los Angeles Clippers: 20 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist

What’s Next?

Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals returns to Phoenix Suns Arena in Arizona. Tipoff is scheduled for Monday, June 28 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN. 

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available. 

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