Zubac and Bogdanovic Couldn’t Lead Clippers to Victory
The Balkan duo gave their best, but the Phoenix Suns outperformed them on the court. 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, it was not enough to secure the win.
The Suns defeated the short-handed Clippers 115-102 in the only NBA game played that night. Jalen Green shone in his Phoenix debut, scoring 29 points, complemented by Devin Booker’s 24 points.
The Clippers suffered their third consecutive loss, missing key players James Harden, who was absent for personal reasons, and Kawhi Leonard, out with a right ankle sprain.
Current Standings and Playoff Structure
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Eurohoops report: "Jalen Green scored 29 points in his Phoenix debut, and Devin Booker added 24 points for the winners."
Summary: Despite strong performances by Zubac and Bogdanovic, the Clippers fell to the Suns amid injuries and absences, extending their losing streak to three.
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