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The Phoenix Suns took a 50-36 lead at halftime of Game 4 against the Los Angeles Clippers behind stellar play from Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton.
Booker responded after his worst night of shooting in the playoffs in Game 3 with highly improved accuracy in Game 4.
The Suns star guard made four of his first eight shots in the first quarter and stayed hot in the second, ending the half 5-for-10 with 11 points.
Booker, playing in his second game with a protective mask over a nose injury suffered in Game 2, seemed much more comfortable in the face covering.
Booker and point guard Chris Paul combined to miss 30 shots in the Game 3 loss with Paul returning from a two-game absence due to the NBA’s health and safety protocols.
Both needed to play better in Game 4 and have.
While Booker carried the scoring load for the duo, Paul finished the first quarter with four assist before being replaced by Cam Payne.
Payne quickly made his presence felt in the game by scoring his first basket and drawing a double technical foul during a brush up with Clippers wing Terrence Mann.
Ayton also had a big first half for Phoenix with 15 points and nine rebounds.
Cam Johnson led all bench scorers with five points and added three rebounds.
The Suns held on in the second half for a 84-80 win.
Phoenix will look to punch a ticket to the NBA Finals with a win in Game 5 at home on Monday night.
Tip-off is set for 6 p.m.
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