Depleted Clippers Fade After Halftime in Loss to Suns
Ivica Zubac scored 23 points and grabbed 11 rebounds on a night when Kawhi Leonard and James Harden did not play. Phoenix outperformed the Clippers in the third quarter, leading to a 115-102 defeat for Los Angeles, marking their third consecutive loss.
Game Summary
The Clippers aimed to build chemistry and test rotations early in the season with a revamped roster. However, missing key players and overlapping absences have made it difficult to secure wins.
Jalen Green made an impressive Phoenix debut with 29 points, while Devin Booker contributed 24 points. The Suns overcame a Clippers team without stars Kawhi Leonard and James Harden to claim victory on Thursday night.
Key Performances
- Ivica Zubac led the Clippers with 23 points and 11 rebounds.
- Cam Christie added 17 points off the bench.
- John Collins scored 13 points.
- Bogdan Bogdanovic contributed 12 points.
The Clippers held a narrow 51-48 lead at halftime but were outplayed in the third quarter and could not recover.
Player Absences and Notes
- James Harden (23.3 points per game) missed the game due to personal reasons.
- Kawhi Leonard (24.3 points per game) was sidelined with a right ankle sprain.
Jalen Green, a guard who missed the Suns’ first eight games with a right hamstring strain, played 23 minutes, shooting 10-for-20 overall and 6-for-13 from three-point range. The Suns made 19 three-pointers, just one shy of their season high.
Green was acquired from Houston in a seven-team offseason trade that sent Kevin Durant from Phoenix to the Rockets.
Author's summary: The Clippers, missing key players Leonard and Harden, struggled to hold their halftime lead as the Suns, led by Jalen Green’s strong debut, dominated the third quarter and secured a 115-102 win.
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