MANILA, Philippines — The Phoenix Suns are one win away from the NBA Finals after fending off a gritty LA Clippers team in Game Four of the Western Conference Finals, 84-80, at Staples Center on Saturday (Sunday, Manila time). Chris Paul made good on five free throws in the final seven seconds in regulation to help the Suns hold on. DeMarcus Cousins would make one free throw with 5.8 ticks left to cut the Suns lead to two, 81-79, but a violation on his second freebie would give possession up to the Suns. Devin Booker, who fouled out late in the fourth quarter, led the Suns in scoring with 25 markers. The Suns will thus seek a series-clinching win in Game Five back in Arizona on Monday (Tuesday, Manila time).

Source: Philippine Star June 27, 2021 03:56 UTC