Zubac and Bogdanovic Were Not Enough for the Clippers
The Balkan duo did their best, but the Phoenix Suns proved too strong. In the only NBA game of the night, the Suns defeated the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers 115–102.
Leaders for the Clippers
Croatian center Ivica Zubac led the team with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Serbian captain Bogdan Bogdanovic contributed 12 points, yet their efforts could not prevent another loss — the Clippers’ third in a row.
Suns’ Key Performers
Jalen Green impressed in his Phoenix debut with 29 points, while Devin Booker added 24 to secure the victory for the Suns.
Missing Players
The Clippers played without two major stars: James Harden, who was absent for personal reasons, and Kawhi Leonard, sidelined with a right ankle sprain.
“The Balkan duo tried but the Suns were better.” — Eurohoops team
Standings Note
- Dallas Mavericks: 2–6 record
- The top six teams in each conference qualify directly for the Playoffs.
- Teams placed seventh through tenth compete in the Play-In tournament.
Author’s summary: Despite strong performances from Zubac and Bogdanovic, the undermanned Clippers suffered another defeat as Phoenix outplayed them behind Green’s standout debut.