The Phoenix Suns got a big win against the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 4 of their first-round series. With Kawhi Leonard out of action once again, the Suns took care of business, and now are heading back home with a 3-1 advantage.
It was a hard-fought game until the final three minutes of the match when Kevin Durant and Chris Paul took over for the Arizonians. Following the game, many fans reacted to the Suns taking a commanding 3-1 lead.
BREAKING: Suns take 3-1 series lead over the Clippers. 🔥🍿 pic.twitter.com/9otkZNU104
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) April 22, 2023
Some quickly pointed out this series is pretty much over after this.
Series over pic.twitter.com/2bEVaPEyPt
— coast 🥶🚀 (@Coast2Coast109) April 22, 2023
Some said the refs helped them.
A SUPERTEAM 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/ionBHgFPe0
— 𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 (@Laflame_World) April 22, 2023
The refs help them
— . (@Trallys_) April 22, 2023
Many fans criticized the Suns for struggling to beat a team without their two stars on the court.
https://twitter.com/nijigasakilove/status/1649894205416697859https://twitter.com/_FoxInTheBox_9/status/1649893552451735552
Not impressive at all….they barely beating a team without its 2 best players
— kap (@hopefulmetsfan) April 22, 2023
I honestly think a fully healthy clippers team beats the suns
— CADESTER (@CADESTER12) April 22, 2023
https://twitter.com/Hneoninsta/status/1649893577827266561
Notice how hooker does good against injured teams pic.twitter.com/gi8hhi7Ohs
— 🪄✨ (@your_awannabe) April 22, 2023
Kawhi Leonard remains sidelined and according to recent reports, his return is a big question mark for the Clippers. After suffering a sprained knee, he’ll be out probably for the next game, pretty much ending his team’s hopes to make it to the second round of the playoffs.
Russell Westbrook’s Incredible Game Didn’t Help Clippers Win
Russell Westbrook tried really hard to help his team, but his efforts weren’t enough to get past the overpowered Suns. Brodie finished the game with 37 points, including clutch shots to keep his team in the game, to go along with 6 rebounds and 4 assists.
However, Russ had a big competition with Kevin Durant, who went off with 31 points. Devin Booker scored 30 on his own and Chris Paul added 19 to show the way at Crypto.com Arena.
KD and Russ showed OUT in Game 4 🍿
KD: 31 PTS, 11 REB, 6 AST
Russ: 37 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST
Suns picked up the W and a 3-1 series lead.#NBAPlayoffs presented by Google Pixel pic.twitter.com/s4sfU5z2pn
— NBA (@NBA) April 22, 2023
Game 5 is scheduled for this Tuesday at Footprint Center. The Suns will try to capitalize on Kawhi’s absence and finish the job against the undermanned Clippers. Under different circumstances, this series would be completely different, but sadly, injuries are part of the game.
The Clippers will try to steal one game from Phoenix again, but right now, that’s unlikely to happen.
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