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NBA, Pelicans – Suns 109-115: The undefeated Paul sends Phoenix into the Western semifinals
The Phoenix Suns are in the West Region semifinals after beating the struggling Pelicans (115-109) 4-2 in a row. Amazing Paul with 14/14 shots in a kid, Devin Booker returned.
The Suns had a lot to smile about after the game against the Pelicans. The Phoenix team defeated the struggling New Orleans (115-109), finishing the series 4-2 and advancing to the western region semifinals. At the same time, he saw Devin Booker come back from injury and be positive (13 points) by scoring a crucial three-pointer in the fourth period.
The big show, however, came from Chris Paul, who was “undefeated,” had 14/14 shots to a kid (a feat that’s a playoff record) and shared 8 assists in 36 minutes on the floor. He had a total of 33 points and was the best for the “Suns”, who will meet Luka Doncic’s Mavericks in the semifinals.
Besides Paul, Eaton was notable, scoring 22 points with 10/12, two points and 7 rebounds, Michal Bridges had 18 points, while Devin Booker and Cameron Johnson also had 13 points. For the Pelicans, who fought the series but got nothing more, Ingram had 21 points with 11 assists while Jones and McCollum each added 16 points.
THE TWELVE MINUTES: 28-28, 58-48, 85-82, 109-115
ΠΕΛΙΚΑΝΣ: Ingram 21 (2/6 3-pointers, 11 assists), Hayes 8, Valenciunas 10 (8 rebounds), Jones 16 (1/2 3-pointers, 4 steals), McCollum 16 (1), Murphy 12 (4/ 7 3-pointers), Alvarado 11 (4 assists), Nancy 15 (8 rebounds), Graham, Marshall
ΣΑΝΣ: Bridges 18 (2), Crowder 9 (1), Eaton 22 (10/12 two points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists), Booker 13 (1/6 three points, 5 rebounds), Paul (13/13 two points, 1/1 three points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists), Johnson 13 (2), Samet, Payne 3 (1), McGee 2, Bigombo 2
Source: sport 24
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