Kawhi Leonard scored 25 factors, Ivica Zubac had 14 factors and a season-high 20 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers continued their torrid run with a 117-93 victory over the host Phoenix Suns on Sunday.
John Collins scored 16 factors and had 9 rebounds and reserve Jordan Miller scored 16 of his 20 factors within the second half for the Clippers.
Los Angeles guard James Harden missed the sport for private causes. The Suns have been with out guards Devin Booker (ankle) and Jalen Inexperienced (hamstring, hip).
The Clippers are 17-4 since opening the season 6-21, the very best present run within the league, and haven’t misplaced two video games in a row since stopping a five-game shedding streak by beating the Los Angeles Lakers on Dec. 20
Grayson Allen scored 23 factors, Dillon Brooks had 22 factors and Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin had 12 factors apiece for the Suns, who had a three-game profitable streak damaged.
The larger, extra bodily Clippers had a 63-35 rebounding benefit and scored 64 factors within the paint.
Leonard had eight rebounds and 5 assists. Miller made three 3-pointers.
The Clippers shot 51.8% from the sector.
The Suns a season-low 33.3% from the sector and made 19 of 46 3-pointers.
Allen, Brooks, Gillespie and Goodwin had 4 3-pointers apiece, and Royce O’Neale made three.
The groups met for the ultimate time within the common season, splitting the 4 video games.
Los Angeles asserted its inside energy early, scoring 18 factors within the paint for a 24-20 lead. Zubac and Leonard had 5 rebounds apiece.
The Clippers bumped their result in 35-22 with eight minutes left within the first half with a 15-2 run that started late within the first quarter. The Clippers led 49-43 at half, when Leonard had 14 factors and Allen had 13.
Zubac’s layup gave the Clippers a 66-52 benefit halfway by way of the third quarter that grew to 85-71 coming into the fourth.
Miller made two 3-pointers within the first two minutes of the fourth quarter for a 94-73 edge and the Suns have been by no means nearer than 14.
–Area Degree Media
