Zubac and Bogdanovic Not Enough for the Clippers
The Balkan duo gave their best effort, but the Suns proved stronger in the matchup. 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 performances, it was insufficient to secure a win.
Suns Overpower Clippers
The Phoenix Suns defeated the short-handed Clippers 115-102 in the only NBA game of the night. Jalen Green shone in his Suns debut, scoring 29 points, supported by Devin Booker’s 24 points.
Clippers' Challenges
- This loss marked the Clippers' third consecutive defeat.
- They played without James Harden, who missed the game due to personal reasons.
- Kawhi Leonard was sidelined with a right ankle sprain.
Current Standings and Playoffs Format
The Dallas Mavericks hold a 2-6 record. The top six teams from each conference advance directly to the Playoffs, while teams ranked seventh through tenth move to the Play-Ins.
“The Suns beat the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers 115-102 in the only NBA game of the night.”
Author’s summary: Despite strong efforts by Zubac and Bogdanovic, the Clippers fell short against a dominant Suns team, impacted by the absences of Harden and Leonard.