Clippers’ Late Rally Falls Short in Loss to Suns
Ivica Zubac led the Clippers with 21 points and 15 rebounds, and John Collins added 19 points in a short-handed effort. Kawhi Leonard missed his third consecutive game due to a sprained ankle.
Team Struggles and Areas for Improvement
The Clippers face ongoing challenges and must improve defense, build stronger team chemistry, and reduce turnovers to move beyond a .500 record. Coach Tyronn Lue emphasized the need for collective accountability:
“We got to play better. We got to do things better, starting with the coaches and everybody. We all gotta look at ourselves in the mirror.”
Game Recap: Fourth Straight Defeat
Despite battling back from an 18-point deficit, the Clippers couldn't overcome the Phoenix Suns, losing 114-103 at the Intuit Dome. This marked their fourth loss in a row and third consecutive home defeat.
“When it gets tough, we got to get tougher and so I liked our fight back,” Lue said. “I thought we did a good job of not letting go of the rope tonight.”
Key Moments in the Comeback Attempt
The Clippers nearly avenged their loss from Thursday’s game against the Suns. Trailing 104-96, Kris Dunn scored on a layup and James Harden made a free throw after a technical foul, narrowing the gap to 104-99, but they could not complete the rally.
Summary
The Clippers showed resilience but must fix defensive lapses and team cohesion to avoid further setbacks.
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