Suns Fans React to Crucial Game 2 Win vs Clippers

The Phoenix Suns were able to snag a crucial Game 2 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night, sending the series back to LA 1-1 as the Clippers host Games 3 and 4.

The win, while ridding any hints of a potential sweep, also ensures the Suns will return home for a crucial Game 5 next week.

Devin Booker paved the way with 38 points, a team-high. He fell just two points shy of what would have been his fifth 40-point postseason performance.

Fans were happy to see Booker back in action.

PLAYOFF DEVIN BOOKER IS BACK pic.twitter.com/oqU6Ile8gz
— Nick (@PHNxBuns) April 19, 2023

I ain’t gonna lie Devin Booker is what I’m really scared of. He’s too good. He’s the reason the suns won. And if he keep this up, it’s over for the Clippers.
— ANA_WESTGOAT#0 💎 🇵🇸 (@susan1234456789) April 19, 2023

Suns coach Monty Williams was highly criticized after their Game 1 loss on Sunday, and that extended through the first two quarters of Game 2 before Phoenix eventually took control of the game and never looked back.

Part of that was the decision to start Torrey Craig over Josh Okogie after watching Kawhi Leonard go for 28 points in Los Angeles' Game 1 win. Yet Craig made good on Williams' decision to start him once more.

Monty Williams is a genius with the Torrey Craig move - said no one until this run
— Espo  (@Espo) April 19, 2023

Monty Williams finally realizing he has KD and Devin Booker on his team pic.twitter.com/dkt3K5hpOy
— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) April 19, 2023

Kevin Durant put his fingerprints on the game early and finished with 25 points to go along with six rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block on the night.

Devin Booker and Kevin Durant vs. Russell Westbrook and Kawhi Leonard in the playoffs pic.twitter.com/zS0KS8MC1O
— Automatic (@automaticnba) April 19, 2023

Suns fans were able to breathe a nice sigh of relief ahead of Game 3, though Clippers fans aren't ready to hand over the keys to the series just yet.

Casual fans want more and more of what they've seen thus far, however:

Breathing easier. 1-1 heading to LA for Game 3 Thursday. Suns have to defend better, especially against Kawhi.
— Dave Zorn (@davezorn72) April 19, 2023

I speak for every NBA fan that we want Clips/Suns Game 3 to 7, all overtimes
— ahya ❄²³ ⁴⁴ (@drizzyahya) April 19, 2023

Game 3 will be on Thursday, April 20 at 7:30 PM PST.