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Jun 26, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) passes the ball to guard Chris Paul (3) against Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George (right) in the first quarter of game four of the Western Conference Finals for the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 26, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) passes the ball to guard Chris Paul (3) against Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George (right) in the first quarter of game four of the Western Conference Finals for the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
The Phoenix Suns have been a dominant team in the NBA. They have the best record and a really well-put team to keep running things well. Their leader, Chris Paul, has continued to help this team win since joining last season. Now, they face the Los Angeles Clippers and will look to further improve their record. However, these two teams have some history as Paul George went right at the Suns last season.
Following a regular-season game, PG-13 commented on the Suns doing a lot of during the games. Their few games were a physical affair, and it was scrappy. Hence, the All-Star guard was not a happy customer. While George and Devin Booker have had an altercation, it seems there is also some beef between George and Paul. The two refused to shake hands last season after their regular season encounter.
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Moreover, George didn’t entertain a question regarding Paul, which had the fans wondering about the story between their beef.
Paul George doesn’t hold back against Chris Paul and the Suns
After a rough battle, the Suns came out on top while taking on the Clippers last season. With a close game on hand, CP3 went off against his former team and scored 28 points while dishing out 10 assists as well. After the game, there was a moment where he and Chris Paul refused to acknowledge each other and retracted from a handshake. However, in a prior game, George got the better of Paul and didn’t hold back while speaking about the Suns.
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Jun 26, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) reacts as time runs out in the Suns victory over the LA Clippers in game four of the Western Conference Finals for the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
After scoring 33 points in a win over the Suns, he went off and said he didn’t care about the way the Suns were playing. He said: “I ?don’t know what that chirp is about. We focused on us. I don’t care what they’re doing over there. I don’t care who they are or what they’re doing.”?
The two teams squared off in the playoffs as well where the intense series went to six games. Both George and Paul were at their best during the series. However, in a decisive Game 6, CP3 ran the course of demise for the Clippers.
He torched them for 41 points and took the Suns to the NBA finals. While it isn’t sure what the origin of their beef really is, their contests are always intense and fun to watch.
If healthy, who do you think is the better team, the Phoenix Suns or the LA Clippers? Let us know your views in the comments below.
