Phoenix advanced by closing out Clippers in Game 5. Can they carry intensity into next round vs. Nuggets?
Phoenix Suns move forward in Western Conference semifinals to take on the NuggetsThe L.A. Clippers taught the Phoenix Suns everything they need to know about playoff intensity.
The Suns went up by 17 after a 50-point third quarter, but the Clippers had the score at 132-130 with just a minute left to play. These are the kinds of games that only happen in the playoffs, and it was huge that Phoenix was able to pass such a test in the 136-130 win to eliminate the Clippers in five games.Devin Booker and Kevin Durant made the case that they’re the best one-two punch in the league.
Booker finished with 47 points and 10 assists, and Durant added 31. Their combined 78 points came on just 46 shots. And Durant still isn’t forcing his offense.The Suns will face teams that are more talented than the shorthanded Clippers, but they won’t face anyone who plays as hard.The Suns first lesson was in intensity.
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