Zubac and Bogdanovic Fall Short for Clippers
The Balkan duo gave their best effort, but the Phoenix Suns proved superior in the matchup. Croatian center Ivica Zubac led the Clippers with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Serbian captain Bogdan Bogdanovic contributed 12 points, but their efforts were not enough.
Phoenix defeated the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers 115-102 in the only NBA game played that night. Jalen Green shined in his Suns debut, scoring 29 points, while Devin Booker added 24 points to secure the win.
Clippers' Injury Challenges
- The Clippers suffered their third consecutive loss.
- They were without James Harden, who missed the game due to personal reasons.
- Kawhi Leonard was sidelined with a right ankle sprain.
NBA Playoffs Structure
The current standings reveal that the top six teams from each conference advance directly to the Playoffs. Teams ranked seventh through tenth enter the Play-In tournament to compete for remaining playoff spots.
Additional Standings Note
The Dallas Mavericks hold a 2-6 record at this point in the season.
Phoenix Suns dominated the Clippers, 115-102, despite the latter being led by Zubac’s 23 points and Bogdanovic’s 12.
Summary: Despite strong individual performances from Zubac and Bogdanovic, the Clippers' limited roster contributed to their third straight loss against a well-prepared Suns team.