Phoenix Suns Blowout Los Angeles Clippers in Game 2, Take Commanding Series Lead
Suns Surge in Second Half, Secure Home-Court Advantage
Los Angeles Clippers Face Uphill Battle to Stay Alive in Playoff Series
In a dominant performance, the Phoenix Suns blew out the Los Angeles Clippers 123-109 in Game 2 of their Western Conference playoff series on Tuesday night. After dropping Game 1 in Los Angeles, the Suns returned home and asserted their dominance over the Clippers.
The Suns were led by Devin Booker's 30 points and 8 rebounds, while Chris Paul added 22 points and 11 assists. The Clippers were paced by Paul George's 24 points, but they were unable to keep up with the Suns' high-octane offense.
The Suns' victory evens the series at 1-1, but they now hold a significant advantage with two of the next three games being played in Phoenix. The Suns are now a 25-point favorite in Game 3 on Thursday night, making the Clippers' task of advancing in the playoffs increasingly difficult.
The Clippers have struggled with consistency this season, and their Game 1 victory over the Suns was only their second win in their last five games. The Suns, on the other hand, have won five of their last six games and are playing with confidence after their impressive Game 2 performance.
Game 3 of the series will be crucial for the Clippers, who must find a way to win on the road to avoid falling into a 3-1 deficit. The Suns will look to continue their momentum and take a commanding lead in the series.
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