Zubac and Bogdanovic Not Enough for the Clippers
Croatian center Ivica Zubac led the Los Angeles Clippers with 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Serbian captain Bogdan Bogdanovic contributed 12 points. Despite their efforts, the Phoenix Suns proved stronger and claimed a 115–102 victory in the only NBA game of the night.
Key Performers
- Jalen Green scored 29 points in his debut for Phoenix.
- Devin Booker added 24 points, helping to secure the win.
Clippers’ Struggles
The Clippers suffered their third consecutive defeat. They were missing two key players: James Harden, out for personal reasons, and Kawhi Leonard, sidelined due to a right ankle sprain.
League Context
- Dallas Mavericks currently stand at 2–6.
- The top six teams in each conference advance directly to the Playoffs.
- Teams ranked seventh through tenth move to the Play-Ins.
"The Balkan duo tried, but the Suns were better." – Eurohoops team
Author’s Summary: Zubac and Bogdanovic shined, yet the Clippers’ depleted lineup couldn’t match a dominant Suns team led by Green and Booker.