Defeat Clippers 123-109, Suns Rise From Playoff's First Game
The Phoenix Suns beat Los Angeles Clippers with a score of 123-109 to rise and equalize the first round of playoffs to 1-1, in a match held at the Arizona Arena Footprint Center, Wednesday WIB.The Devin Booker is the brightest "sun" in the Phoenix Suns by scoring 38 points, 9 assists, and 1 rebound.Based on match statistics on the official NBA website, as reported by Antara, Booker scored points from 14 shots that were successful from 22 attempts he conducted, or 63.7 percent accuracy and executed 100 percent free throw given.Bookers have also changed the momentum of the Suns since they were 13 points behind in the first half of the match, to equalize at the end of the first half to 59-59.After that, Suns was able to dictate the game in the second half and always lead points without ever being overtaken until the end of the match.Kevin Durant, who is not in his best form, scored 25 points for the Suns. Durant was hit several times by block and ball theft which resulted in points for the opposing team.Torey Craig added 17 points, Deandre Ayton 14 points and 13 rebounds, and Chris Paul 16 points.Meanwhile, Kawi Leonard from LA Clippers scored 31 points for his team. Russell Westbrook added 28 points, Eric Gordon and Norman Powell 12 points, and Terrace Mann 10 points.Both the Clippers and the Suns won one win from two matches that have been played in the NBA playoffs in the Western Region. Furthermore, both teams will undergo the third game on Friday (21/4) in Los Angeles.