Devin Booker scored 26 points (13 in the first quarter), and the Phoenix Suns went on a 14-5 run in the fourth quarter to beat the LA Clippers 103-96 for their sixth straight win.
The Clippers went on a 22-7 run to lead 90-88 with 6:12 left in the fourth quarter. Chris Paul’s 3-pointer put the Suns ahead for good with 4:57 left. They took a 102-95 lead with 39 seconds left.
During clutch time, the Suns outscored the Clippers 12-5. Paul (No. 2 in clutch wins added, 2021-22) scored 5 of the Suns’ 12 on 2 for 4 shooting. In the fourth quarter, Paul had 4 of his 14 assists, all with the game within 5 points. In that stretch, Jae Crowder had 2 of his 3 steals, both with the game within five points, and the Suns scored 5 points off them.
Paul had 17 points and 14 assists.
For the Clippers, Marcus Morris Sr. scored 23 points (12 in the second quarter), and Reggie Jackson went 0 for 8 from 3. Nicolas Batum scored 18 points.
The Suns shot 48.9% from the field and 32.0% from 3 to the Clippers’ 41.2% and 28.6%.