#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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#Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo imposed his will on NBA Finals

#Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo imposed his will on NBA Finals

“#Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo imposed his will on NBA Finals” This was one for the preachers and practitioners of the old school, for those who’d started to believe basketball’s modern affinity for 3-point shootouts and drive-and-kick artistry had neutralized the need for a dominant big man. Big Men dominated the conversation for the sport’s first century,…

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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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#Paul George propels Clippers to Game 3 win over Suns

#Paul George propels Clippers to Game 3 win over Suns

“#Paul George propels Clippers to Game 3 win over Suns” LOS ANGELES — Paul George scored 27 points and the Los Angeles Clippers pulled away in a dominant third quarter, beating newly returned Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns 106-92 on Thursday night in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals. The Clippers cut their…

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