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Postgame Report: Ayton, Payne and Crowder break down keys to Suns’ opening win in Conference Finals

Here is what Phoenix Suns starting center Deandre Ayton, point guard Cameron Payne and forward Jae Crowder said after their team’s 120-114 win over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on Sunday afternoon.

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Deandre Ayton

On what allowed him to play effectively against the Clippers’ smaller lineup:

“Y’all got to understand, I played Pac-12 basketball. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a [7-footer] in the Pac-12 conference.