Depleted Clippers fade after halftime in loss to Suns

The Clippers struggled without stars Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, falling 115-102 to the Phoenix Suns in their third consecutive loss. Ivica Zubac led the Clippers with 23 points and 11 rebounds, but Phoenix dominated the third quarter to secure the win.

Game Highlights

Jalen Green scored 29 points in his Phoenix debut.
Devin Booker contributed 24 points for the Suns.
The Clippers led 51-48 at halftime but couldn’t maintain the advantage.
Cam Christie added 17 points off the bench, John Collins had 13, and Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 12 for the Clippers.

Player Absences

James Harden missed the game for personal reasons.
Kawhi Leonard was sidelined due to a right ankle sprain.
Harden averages 23.3 points per game, Leonard averages 24.3 points per game.

Jalen Green’s Impact

After missing the Suns’ first eight games with a right hamstring strain, Green played 23 minutes and shot 10 for 20 from the field, including 6 for 13 from three-point range. The Suns made 19 threes in total, just one shy of their season high.

"Green was acquired from Houston in the offseason in the seven-team trade that sent Kevin Durant from Phoenix to the Rockets."

Summary

The Clippers’ depleted lineup struggled to keep pace as the Suns, boosted by Jalen Green's strong debut, took control after halftime to win their third straight game.

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Orange County Register — 2025-11-07