The Clippers bounced back from their season-opening loss with a 129-102 win over the Phoenix Suns, thanks to James Harden's 30 points and a strong defensive performance from their bench group.
Kawhi Leonard added 27 points to the effort, helping the Clippers take control of the game after a few initial missteps.
The Clippers had faced a similar challenge just two nights earlier against the Utah Jazz, but this time they found their footing and secured the win.
The Clippers were not going to make that mistake again.
The win marked a strong home opener for the Clippers at the Intuit Dome.
Author's summary: Clippers win home opener 129-102 against Suns.