Zubac and Bogdanovic Not Enough for Clippers
The Balkan duo gave their best effort, but the Phoenix Suns proved stronger in the clash against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Game Highlights
- Croatian big man Ivica Zubac led the Clippers with 23 points and 11 rebounds.
- Serbian national team captain Bogdan Bogdanovic contributed 12 points.
- The Suns defeated the short-handed Clippers 115-102 in the only NBA game of the night.
- Jalen Green scored 29 points in his Phoenix debut.
- Devin Booker added 24 points for the Suns.
Team Conditions
The Clippers suffered their third consecutive loss, missing key players James Harden, who was absent for personal reasons, and Kawhi Leonard, sidelined with a right ankle sprain.
NBA Playoff Format Overview
- Top 6 teams from each conference qualify directly for the Playoffs.
- Teams ranked seventh through tenth from each conference advance to the Play-In tournament.
"Jalen Green scored 29 points in his Phoenix debut, and Devin Booker added 24 points for the winners."
Author's summary: Despite strong performances by Zubac and Bogdanovic, the Clippers fell short against the Suns, hampered by key absences and facing a third straight defeat.