The Suns missed shots, committed turnovers and had lapses at crucial times in Game 3.

The Suns, who led by 54-38 in the second quarter, missed 9 of their first 12 shots in the fourth period.

But the Clips, with just enough time to get the ball back and get a good shot should the Suns miss, play tough and smart.

He did not expect Sun and Hooper to miss.

Michael Jordan made a layup to cut the margin to 2 points, and the Suns missed a shot on their next possession.

Despite his stellar play the Suns missed the playoffs for the second consecutive time.

However, the Suns missed the playoffs.

At the end of the season the Suns missed the playoffs with a 46-36 record.

Meanwhile, the Suns missed the playoffs for the first time in 13 years.

But the Sun also took 11 3-point shots and missed them all.