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Chris Paul leads Suns to pivotal win over Clippers to clinch playoff berth

Phoenix Suns fans let a nationally-televised audience know who they think the league's most valuable player Wednesday night.

"M-V-P!. M-V-P!"

Chris Paul may not win the NBA's top individual award this season, but once again showed why he's the biggest reason the Suns are ending an 11-year playoff drought.

The 16-year veteran and 11-time All-Star posted a double-double of 28 points and 10 assists in leading Phoenix to a 109-101 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on ESPN to clinch a playoff berth for the first time since 2010.

Devin Booker added 21 as six Suns (44-18) reached double figures in posting their first victory over the Clippers (43-21) in their third and final regular-season matchup.