Suns’ Deandre Ayton wears shirt with photo of Devin Booker’s bloody nose

Jun 26, 2021, 5:35 PM | Updated: 9:48 pm

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Suns center Deandre Ayton made a fashion statement walking into Staples Center for Game 4 against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night.

Ayton’s black t-shirt had a printed photo of teammate Devin Booker after his nose was bloodied by Patrick Beverley during Game 2.

Ayton has been seen wearing a similar shirt of former Suns point guard Steve Nash when he played through a broken nose.

He’s got em both. https://t.co/mHPqdz0fCw pic.twitter.com/bGdoQre1fj

— Mike Vigil (@protectedpick) June 27, 2021

The center also rocked layers of his signature necklaces heading into the stadium.

Most importantly, the shirt represents an attitude of toughness that Phoenix needed to pull off a road win in Los Angeles.

The Suns won the contest 84-80 to take a commanding 3-1 series lead and are now one win away from their first trip to the NBA Finals since 1993.

Ayton scored 19 points and added 22 rebounds in the win.

Phoenix will look to punch a ticket to the NBA Finals with a win in Game 5 at home on Monday night.

Tip-off is set for 6 p.m.

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Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George, left, shoots as Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton defends during the first half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder celebrates after scoring during the first half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals against the Los Angeles Clippers Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne, left, is hit in the face by Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum as he passes the ball during the first half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne, left, and Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann scuffle during the first half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges, left, grabs a rebound away from Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George, right, during the first half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Clippers guard Reggie Jackson, right, shoots as Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder defends during the second half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul, left, and Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George reach for a loose ball during the first half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann, left, passes the ball while under pressure from Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric during the first half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann, right, knocks the ball from the hands of Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges during the first half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard sits in a suite during the first half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals against the Phoenix Suns Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Clippers guard Reggie Jackson, left, shoots as Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton defends during the first half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George, left, fouls Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul during the first half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, right, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley defends during the first half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder, right, blocks the shot of Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George during the first half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann, left, shoots as Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker defends during the second half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, left, falls after scoring and drawing a foul as Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann watches during the second half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George, right, reacts after being charged with a foul as Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder stands by during the second half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, right, blocks the shot of Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George during the second half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George, right, reacts after fouling Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul, left, during the second half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George, left, shoots as Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson defends during the second half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul, right, celebrates as time runs out while Los Angeles Clippers guard Reggie Jackson walks way in Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Los Angeles. The Suns won 84-80. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, right, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum, left, and guard Terance Mann defend during the second half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George, left, and guard Patrick Beverley talk during the second half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals against the Phoenix Suns Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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