#Paul, Ayton lead Booker-less Suns past Pelicans

#Paul, Ayton lead Booker-less Suns past Pelicans

“Paul, Ayton lead Booker-less Suns past Pelicans” NEW ORLEANS — Chris Paul scored 19 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and the Phoenix Suns overcame Devin Booker’s absence to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 114-111 on Friday night in Game 3 of the first-round series. Deandre Ayton added 28 points and 17 rebounds…

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#Foul trouble turned Deandre Ayton into nonfactor

#Foul trouble turned Deandre Ayton into nonfactor

“#Foul trouble turned Deandre Ayton into nonfactor” Deandre Ayton had been quietly brilliant for the Suns, not just in these NBA Finals but throughout the playoffs. It wasn’t so quiet in Sunday’s Game 3, after his foul trouble and late-game absence underscored just how important he is to the Suns. The Suns had headed to…

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#Suns slip past Clippers in defensive slugfest

#Suns slip past Clippers in defensive slugfest

“#Suns slip past Clippers in defensive slugfest” LOS ANGELES — It may not be “Suns in four,” but “Suns in five” is still in play. Devin Booker scored 25 points before fouling out in the final minute, Chris Paul made clutch free throws on a night everyone was missing and the Suns escaped with an…

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#Suns-Clippers playoff thriller nearly ruined by Scott Foster

#Suns-Clippers playoff thriller nearly ruined by Scott Foster

“#Suns-Clippers playoff thriller nearly ruined by Scott Foster” Even during a thrilling Game 2 finish between the Suns and Clippers, Scott Foster managed to make the game about himself. The mercurial official became a highly visible part of the Western Conference Finals showdown, which the Suns won 104-103 on a last-second alley-oop. The last minute…

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