Zubac and Bogdanovic Could Not Lead Clippers to Victory
The Balkan duo made an effort, but the Phoenix Suns proved stronger in their matchup. Croatian big man Ivica Zubac led the Los Angeles Clippers with 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Serbian captain Bogdan Bogdan Bogdanovic contributed 12 points. Despite their performances, it was not enough to secure a win.
The Suns defeated the short-handed Clippers 115-102 in the only NBA game of the night. Jalen Green impressed in his Phoenix debut with 29 points, and Devin Booker supported with 24 points, helping the Suns secure the victory.
The Clippers suffered their third consecutive loss, playing without James Harden, who missed the game for personal reasons, and Kawhi Leonard, who was out due to a right ankle sprain.
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"Jalen Green scored 29 points in his Phoenix debut, and Devin Booker added 24 points for the winners."
Author's summary: Despite strong efforts by Zubac and Bogdanovic, the Clippers' missing key players contributed to their loss against the Suns, who capitalized on the opportunity with impressive performances from Green and Booker.