Durant, Booker, Paul Power Phoenix Suns in Game 4 Win Over LA Clippers

• The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 4
• Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Chris Paul combined for 80 points in the win
• Kawhi Leonard missed Saturday’s game because of a knee injury

The Phoenix Suns took a commanding 3-1 lead in their best-of-seven series against the Los Angeles Clippers, recording a 112-100 win in Game 4 on Saturday.

Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Chris Paul took turns picking apart the Clippers' defense as they moved within a win of another Western Conference Semifinals appearance.

The vaunted trio combined for 80 points against the Clippers, who played without Kawhi Leonard for the second game running.

Suns' Big 3 steps up

Durant led the Suns with 31 points and 11 rebounds. He shot 9 of 17 from the field, including 3 of 4 from beyond the arc, per ESPN.

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He took over in the third quarter, scoring 11 points. He helped Phoenix erase an early eight-point deficit and build an 83-78 lead entering the fourth quarter.

Booker nearly matched Durant’s scoring output, scoring 30 points in the Game 4 win. He stuffed the stat sheet, finishing with nine rebounds, seven assists, and three steals against the Clippers.

Chris Paul struggled in the early stages of Game 4 but delivered when it mattered most. He scored 12 in the fourth quarter, making key baskets from all over the court each time the Clippers threatened.

He finished the game with 19 points, nine assists, and no turnovers.

Deandre Ayton also contributed, registering a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds.

Clippers struggle without Leonard

Russell Westbrook carried the scoring cudgels for LA in the final frame. He scored 14 points, including nine straight in the fourth quarter.

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He dropped a game-high 37 points for the Clippers. The former MVP became the sixth player in franchise history with consecutive playoff games of at least 30 points.

However, the Clippers fell short in their rally as they struggled down the stretch without their All-Star duo.

Leonard missed Games 3 and 4 because of a sprained right knee. Paul George is also dealing with that same injury and has not played for the Clippers since March 21.

Sixers eliminate Nets

Sports Brief recently reported on the Sixers’ win over the Nets in Game 4.

Tobias Harris scored 25 points to lead Philadelphia to a four-game sweep of Brooklyn.

He stepped up in the absence of Joel Embiid, who was out with a knee injury.