Zubac and Bogdanovic Were Not Enough for the Clippers
The Balkan duo made an effort, but the Suns proved stronger in their matchup. Croatian big man Ivica Zubac led the Clippers with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Serbian national team captain Bogdan Bogdanovic contributed 12 points, yet it wasn't enough to secure a win.
The Phoenix Suns defeated the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers 115-102 in the only NBA game of the night. Jalen Green impressively scored 29 points in his Phoenix debut, while Devin Booker added 24 points to the tally for the winners.
"Jalen Green scored 29 points in his Phoenix debut, and Devin Booker added 24 points for the winners."
The Clippers suffered their third consecutive loss, competing without James Harden, who missed the game for personal reasons, and Kawhi Leonard, sidelined due to a right ankle sprain.
NBA Standing Notes
- The Dallas Mavericks currently hold a 2-6 record.
- The top six teams from each conference advance directly to the Playoffs.
- Teams ranked seventh through tenth in each conference proceed to the Play-In Tournament.
Summary: Despite strong performances from Zubac and Bogdanovic, the Clippers fell short against a well-rounded Suns team, hampered by key player absences and ongoing struggles.