GAME 5 - WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS
(4) CLIPPERS 116 @ (2) SUNS 102
PAUL GEORGE
DD - 41!, 13! boards, 6 dimes & 3 steals!
P. George (LAC): DD - 41!, 13! boards, 6 dimes & 3 steals!
R. Jackson (LAC): 23!, 5 & 3 dimes
Marc. Morris Sr. (LAC): 22! & 3 boards
D. Cousins (LAC): 15! & 3 dimes (11 min. off bench!)
D. Booker (PHX): 31!, 4 & 3 dimes
C. Paul (PHX): 22, 8 & 3 boards
C. Johnson (PHX): 14, 4 boards & 3 steals (off bench)
SUNS LEAD SERIES 3-2
DOG BAG
TOP DOG OF THE NIGHT: PAUL GEORGE
STAR UNDERDOG OF THE NIGHT: DEMARCUS COUSINS
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BARO NOTES
• Gutsy, gutsy win for LAC; Paul George was spectacular - basically willed them to win with one of his most impressive performances of his career: 40, 10 & 6 on 75%!! shooting.
• PG-13 criticism/slander should no longer be tolerated after this postseason. Without Kawhi Leonard during the Conference Finals & end of Semifinals, PG has continued to play 40+ nightly while contributing 30+ pts (leads ENTIRE PLAYOFFS IN POINTS & MINUTES), consistent playmaking, rebounding & defense.
• Did the Clips unlock a formula for success or did Phoenix play a little too “tight” in a closeout game to get to the Finals? LAC’s role players Reggie Jackson, DeMarcus Cousins & Marcus Morris stepped up big on the road - can PHX’s young role players (Mikal Bridges, Cam Payne & Cam Johnson) answer the call in Game 6?