The Clippers bounced back from an ugly season-opening loss with a 129-102 win over the Phoenix Suns, led by James Harden's 30 points and Kawhi Leonard's 27 points.
The Clippers' defensive-minded bench group played a key role in taking control of the game, helping the team overcome a similar scenario to their previous loss against the Utah Jazz.
After initial missteps and defensive breakdowns, the Clippers found their footing and dominated the Suns, avoiding a repeat of their mistake against the Jazz, where they trailed by as much as 37 points.
The Clippers were not going to make that mistake again.
Author's summary: Clippers rebound with a strong win.