Booker has first triple-double, Suns beat Clippers 120-114

Suns guard Devin Booker dribbled as Clippers forward Nicolas Batum defended Sunday.PHOENIX — Devin Booker's first exposure to playoff basketball continues to be a revelation.

Not necessarily for him, but for the rest of the NBA.

Booker had 40 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for his first career triple-double and the Phoenix Suns overcame Chris Paul's absence to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 120-114 on Sunday in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.

"I don't understand why everyone's acting surprised at this point," Suns forward Jae Crowder said about Booker's big day. "This is his first time on this stage but he's capable. He's more than capable. He're more than ready. He prepares like…