Depleted Clippers Fade After Halftime in Loss to Suns
The Clippers struggled to maintain their early momentum and fell to the Phoenix Suns 115-102, marking their third consecutive loss. Ivica Zubac delivered a strong performance with 23 points and 11 rebounds, but the absence of Kawhi Leonard and James Harden was felt deeply.
Game Overview
The Clippers led 51-48 at halftime but were dominated by the Suns in the third quarter, failing to recover. Phoenix’s Jalen Green shone in his debut, scoring 29 points, while Devin Booker contributed 24.
Key Player Updates
- Kawhi Leonard was sidelined with a right ankle sprain.
- James Harden missed the game for personal reasons; he averages 23.3 points per game.
- Jalen Green, recovering from a right hamstring strain, scored 29 points on 10-for-20 shooting, including 6-for-13 from three-point range.
Additional Contributions
- Cam Christie's 17 points off the bench helped the Clippers.
- John Collins and Bogdan Bogdanovic added 13 and 12 points, respectively.
"Green was acquired from Houston in the offseason in the seven-team trade that sent Kevin Durant from Phoenix to the Rockets."
Summary
The Clippers hoped to build chemistry early in the season with their revamped roster, but injuries and overlapping absences continue to hinder their progress.
Author’s note: The Clippers’ depleted lineup struggled to hold a halftime lead, underscoring the impact of missing key stars in their latest defeat.
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