Suns end Clippers' streak with wild 93-90 win

By Bob Baum

Associated Press

Published: Thursday, April 19 2012 11:40 p.m. MDT

Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Paul, right, shoots past Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, April 19, 2012, in Phoenix.

Matt York, Associated Press

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Summary

Steve Nash hit a crucial driving layup, then made two free throws for the deciding points and the Phoenix Suns bolstered their playoff hopes with an intense 93-90 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night.

PHOENIX — Steve Nash hit a crucial driving layup, then made two free throws for the deciding points and the Phoenix Suns bolstered their playoff hopes with an intense 93-90 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night.

There were 24 lead changes in the Suns' 10th straight win over the Clippers in Phoenix.

Chris Paul scored 17 of his 19 points in the second half of just the third loss in 16 games for the Clippers. Blake Griffin scored 16 points, only two after the first quarter.

Chris Dudley scored 18 points and Channing Frye had 16 for the Suns, who moved into a tie with Utah for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference.

Phoenix's Robin Lopez was ejected from the game for a flagrant foul on Griffin.

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