Phoenix Suns return to West semifinals after eliminating Pelicans

The Phoenix Suns were the best team in the NBA in the regular round and confirmed their status as favorites for the title, after beating the New Orleans Pelicans 115-109, to close the series 4-2 and thus qualify for the second year in a row to the Western semifinals.

Although for many it was a closer series than expected, especially because of the Pelicans’ defensive work, the Suns’ offensive power prevailed and they will continue with the intention of returning to the NBA finals, in which they lost. last year against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Chris Paul, a veteran looking for his first ring in the NBA, ended up as the most outstanding player of the match, getting 33 points, 8 assists and 5 rebounds. DeAndre Ayton also shone offensively, contributing 22 points and 7 rebounds.

Devin Booker, who is still suffering from injury, had 13 goals for the team led by veteran Monty Williams. For the Pelicans, the performance of Brandon Ingram, who left 22 points, and Herbert Jones, who finished with 16, was missed.