PHOENIX SUNS

Suns’ injury report blank for Game 4 vs. Clippers, go with same starting 5

Jun 26, 2021, 6:02 PM | Updated: 9:48 pm

Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns high fives Cameron Payne #15 during the fourth quarter in game two of the NBA Western Conference finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 22, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

BY JAKE ANDERSON

Arizona Sports

The Phoenix Suns will be at full strength in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Staples Center on Saturday night.

That’s because for the first time this postseason, the Suns injury report was completely empty.

Tonight’s Injury Update: pic.twitter.com/ZjwSj9LCEy

— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) June 27, 2021

Phoenix head coach Monty Williams went with a starting five of Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Mikal Bridges, Jae Crowder and Deandre Ayton.

For Los Angeles, head coach Tyronn Lue deployed Pat Beverley, Reggie Jackson, Paul George, Marcus Morris and Ivica Zubac.

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard remained out due to a sprained right knee.

Suns guard Cam Payne made his return off the bench after departing Game 3 due to an ankle injury he suffered in the first quarter.

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.

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)

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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