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Everything you need to know about what happened in the 2021 NBA conference finals is right here.
After the Clippers were eliminated from the postseason, Paul George thought about the possibilities had Kawhi Leonard not sprained his right knee in Game 4 in the previous playoff round.
Behind Chris Paul's 41 points, the Phoenix Suns advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1993, wrapping up the Western Conference finals with a 130-103 win over the Clippers in Game 6.
— Tears welled in Chris Paul's eyes. A message in black ink on his shoes said it all: Can't give up now.
The Clippers went to the conference finals for the first time in franchise history. But can they build on that achievement before the competition matures?
The Suns allowed the Clippers an early 20-5 advantage Monday night and missed an opportunity to secure their first NBA Finals berth in 28 years. Heading into Wednesday's Game 6, "the desperation has to be there," Phoenix coach Monty Williams said.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 51 | 21 | .708 | - | W3 |
| LA Clippers | 47 | 25 | .653 | 4 | L2 |
| LA Lakers | 42 | 30 | .583 | 9 | W5 |
| Golden State | 39 | 33 | .542 | 12 | W6 |
| Sacramento | 31 | 41 | .431 | 20 | L3 |
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 49 | 23 | .681 |
| 2018-19 | 48 | 34 | .585 |
| 2017-18 | 42 | 40 | .512 |
