Zubac and Bogdanovic Were Not Enough for the Clippers
The Balkan duo gave their best effort, but the Phoenix Suns proved stronger in the game. Croatian big man Ivica Zubac led the Los Angeles Clippers with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Serbian captain Bogdan Bogdanovic contributed 12 points, but their efforts fell short.
The Suns defeated the short-handed Clippers 115-102 in the only NBA matchup of the night. Jalen Green shined in his Phoenix debut, scoring 29 points, while Devin Booker added 24 points to secure the win.
The Clippers endured their third consecutive loss without James Harden, who missed the game due to personal reasons, and Kawhi Leonard, sidelined with a right ankle sprain.
Standings and Playoff Format
- The Dallas Mavericks hold a 2-6 record.
- The top six teams from each conference qualify directly for the Playoffs.
- Teams ranked seventh through tenth in each conference advance to the Play-In Tournament.
"Jalen Green scored 29 points in his Phoenix debut, and Devin Booker added 24 points for the winners."
Author's summary: Despite strong performances from Zubac and Bogdanovic, the Clippers' absent stars contributed to their loss against a motivated Suns team, highlighting their current struggles.