Zubac and Bogdanovic Not Enough for Clippers Against Suns
The Balkan duo of Ivica Zubac and Bogdan Bogdanovic gave their best, but the Phoenix Suns proved stronger in the game. Croatian big man Ivica Zubac led Los Angeles Clippers with 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Serbian captain Bogdan Bogdanovic contributed 12 points. Despite their efforts, the Clippers fell short.
The Suns defeated the short-handed Clippers 115-102 in the only NBA game played that night. Jalen Green scored 29 points in his Phoenix debut, with Devin Booker adding 24 points to secure the victory.
The Clippers lost their third straight game, partly due to the absence of James Harden, who missed the game for personal reasons, and Kawhi Leonard, sidelined with a right ankle sprain.
Additional Context
- Dallas Mavericks record: 2-6
- Top 6 teams from each conference advance directly to the Playoffs
- Teams ranked seventh through tenth in each conference advance to the Play-Ins
Despite solid performances from key players, the Clippers' weakened lineup affected their chances, underscoring the importance of full team strength in competitive NBA matchups.