Zubac and Bogdanovic Were Not Enough for the Clippers
The Balkan duo gave their best effort, but the Suns outperformed them in a recent NBA matchup. Croatian center Ivica Zubac led the Los Angeles Clippers with 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Serbian captain Bogdan Bogdan Bogdanovic contributed 12 points. Despite their performances, the Clippers fell short.
Phoenix Suns defeated the short-handed Clippers 115-102 in the only NBA game of the night. Jalen Green shone in his Phoenix debut with 29 points, and Devin Booker supported the team with 24 points.
The Clippers lost their third consecutive game.
The Clippers' roster was missing key players: James Harden, absent due to personal reasons, and Kawhi Leonard, who was sidelined with a right ankle sprain.
Key Standings and Playoff Format
- The Dallas Mavericks currently hold a 2-6 record.
- The top six teams from each conference automatically advance to the Playoffs.
- Teams ranked seventh through tenth from each conference enter the Play-In Tournament.
Summary: Despite strong individual performances from Zubac and Bogdanovic, the Clippers’ depleted lineup was unable to overcome the Suns, resulting in their third straight loss.