Suns away early, Booker scoring, Ayton controlling the paint on both ends. Clippers miss plenty of 3's, Suns up 9 after one. The Clippers struggle to score, with a lot of bad shots, Crowder woeful for the Suns. The Suns up 14 at the half though. The Clippers get back into it in the 3rd, down 3 going into the last quarter. Neither team able to score in the last, the Suns hold onto their slender lead, taking a 3-1 lead in the series. Ayton the one constant all series. The Suns shooting just 36% from the field, 20% from 3, while the Clippers 32% from the field and 16% from 3. The Clippers took better care of the ball, but the Suns +8 on the boards and shot better from the line. Ayton 19 points, 22 boards, 9 offensive and 4 blocks. Zubac 13 points, 14 boards, 7 offense. George just 5 of 20 from the field, 12 of 18 from the line, 16 boards and 6 assists. Booker 25 points, 2 steals, but turned it over. Bridges 13 boards, 2 blocks.
3. (Phx) D. Ayton, 2. (Lac) I. Zubac, 1. (Phx) D. Booker.
3. (Phx) D. Ayton, 2. (Lac) I. Zubac, 1. (Phx) D. Booker.