Phoenix Suns Have Proven They Have the Best Backcourt in Basketball

The Phoenix Suns completed the sweep over Denver, and are heading to their first conference finals since 2010, largely thanks to their elite backcourt of Chris Paul and Devin Booker. The two combined for 71 points, over 50% of the team’s total in the closeout game. Phoenix is the first team to punch their ticket into the conference finals, and will await the winner of Utah and the LA Clippers. After knocking out the reigning champs and sweeping Denver, the Finals are the next thing on their minds, and they have a real shot of winning the West thanks to the best backcourt in basketball

INTERESTING FACTS

Only team to knock out both reigning conference finalists in 1st 2 rounds since NBA playoffs expanded to 16 teams in 1984
1st team to reach Conference Finals after entering the season with a 10-year playoff drought in NBA history
Chris Paul is the oldest player (36) to score 35+ PTS in a series clinching game in NBA Playoffs history
CP3 is the oldest G (36) to outscore his age in an NBA playoff game (37 PTS)
Booker and Paul combined for 56.8% of Phoenix’s PTS in Game 4 on Sunday night (71)

Odds vs. DEN: PHX -145 (Spread -3.0)
PHX Stock Price: $14.78 (via FANDEX)

MAIN TAKEAWAY

PHOENIX SUNS HAVE PROVEN THEY HAVE THE BEST BACKCOURT IN BASKETBALL

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Throughout the playoffs, CP3 and Devin Booker have performed night in and night out and have solidified themselves as the best backcourt in the NBA. During the regular season, DC’s duo of Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal held the crown, but injuries and lackluster playoff performances ended their season, while the phenomenal play from Phoenix’s guards have them heading to their first conference finals in over a decade. They have proven themselves as the best backcourt in the NBA and have the Suns four wins away from their first NBA Finals appearance in almost three decades.

BEST HIGHLIGHTS

Chris Paul’s big Game 4

CP3 is too smooth 🔥 pic.twitter.com/pNC6Yy0eo3
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 14, 2021

TOUGH bucket by CP3 💪 pic.twitter.com/pGu1e9pNXG
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 14, 2021

💥 CP3 TAKES OVER. SUNS ADVANCE. 💥
37 points on 14-19 shooting
25 points on 10-12 in 2nd half@CP3, @Suns are headed to the #NBAWCF presented by AT&T! #ThatsGame pic.twitter.com/h2ESaNwZ3U
— NBA (@NBA) June 14, 2021

Booker helps Suns complete the sweep

Book with another 🔥 closeout game.
34 PTS
11 REB@Suns advance to the #NBAWCF presented by AT&T! #ThatsGame #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/cgfS5r1BTa
— NBA (@NBA) June 14, 2021

CP3 was the real MVP in the 4th Qtr

🤯 @CP3's 4th quarter stats this series:

43 PTS | 16-19 FGM@Suns advance to the #NBAWCF presented by AT&T. #ThatsGame #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/Ct9IqmdUmh
— NBA (@NBA) June 14, 2021