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Clippers beat Phoenix Suns, clinch at least No. 3 playoff seed in Western Conference

PHOENIX >> Chris Paul’s 22 points, including six 3-pointers, led the Clippers to a 112-101 win over the injury-depleted Phoenix Suns in the Clippers’ final regular-season game before the NBA playoffs.

The Clippers clinched the West’s No. 3 seed with the win.

Blake Griffin hit his first six shots on his way to 20 points as Clippers coach Doc Rivers played his starters major minutes with a higher playoff seeding on the line. DeAndre Jordan had 13 points and 14 rebounds, setting the Clippers’ single-season record for rebounds in a season.

L.A. (56-26) can finish with the No.