Phoenix takes off. Deprived of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, the Clippers were able to count on a great Russell Westbrook (37 pts), Saturday, in Los Angeles. However, it was the Suns of Kevin Durant (31 pts) and Devin Booker (30 pts) who won 112-100 and who now lead 3-1 in the series between the two teams in the first round of the play-offs, West. 19 points and 9 assists for Chris Paul, decisive at the end of the game, and a double-double to the credit of DeAndre Ayton (15 pts, 13 rbs) for the Arizona club. Substitute on the L.A. side, the French Nicolas Batum did not score during his rare appearances on the floor (6 mins).
Recall that Philadelphia eliminated Brooklyn earlier this Saturday. To follow this night, Miami-Milwaukee (1h30) and L.A. Lakers-Memphis (4h). As for the series between Phoenix and the L.A. Clippers, the two teams have an appointment on the night of Tuesday to Wednesday.