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The Phoenix Suns took control of the series against the LA Clippers thanks to an incredible Kevin Durant performance.
The Phoenix Suns recorded a 112-100 victory against the Los Angeles Clippers in an NBA Western Conference round one Game 4 NBA Playoff fixture on Saturday, April 22, 2023.
The Phoenix Suns have relied on two great performances from Devin Booker to take the lead in the series.
In Game 4, the Clippers were still missing star player Kawhi Leonard but started hot in the first quarter as they put up 30 points to take a seven-point lead.
The Suns responded with a massive 23 to four run in the second quarter to overturn the deficit and take a one-point lead to the halftime break.
The Clippers tried to make a run to start the third quarter but the Suns responded with huge plays stretching their lead to five.
In the fourth quarter, the Clippers were unable to close the game as the Suns executed in style to record a 12-point victory.
Kevin Durant explodes to lead Suns to Game 4 win
Shooting guard Devin Booker had another impressive performance for the Suns against the Clippers.
He put up 30 points, seven assists, nine rebounds, and three steals in 42 minutes of action.
Chris Paul contributed 19 points, four rebounds, three steals, nine assists, and three blocks in 39 minutes of action.
Kevin Durant was the star performer for the Suns as he led the team in scoring with 31 points, adding 11 rebounds and six assists.
In an efficient outing, he made nine of 17 shots, was three of four from three-point range, and 10 of 11 from the free throw line.
Josh Okogie in action for Suns
Nigerian professional basketball player Joshua Aloiye Okogie was in action for the Suns against the Clippers.
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Okogie contributed six points, three rebounds, one assist, one block, and one steal.
In 25 minutes of action, he made two of four shots, was unable to hit from three-point range, and was a perfect two from the free-throw line.
The victory in Game 4 against the Clippers means the Suns now have a 3-1 lead in the series.
Victory in Game 5 back in Phoenix means the Suns will progress to the second round of the western conference playoffs.
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