Phoenix Suns Defeat LA Clippers 115-102
On November 7, 2025, the Phoenix Suns secured a 115-102 victory over a short-handed Los Angeles Clippers team.
Key Players and Performance
- Jalen Green scored 29 points in his Suns debut after missing the first eight games due to a right hamstring strain. He played 23 minutes, going 10 for 20 from the field, including 6 for 13 from three-point range. Green was acquired in a seven-team offseason trade that sent Kevin Durant to Houston.
- Devin Booker contributed 24 points to the Suns' win.
- Grayson Allen, playing despite illness, added 18 points.
- Mark Williams recorded 13 points and nine rebounds.
- Royce O’Neale scored 17 points, with 11 coming in the critical third quarter when Phoenix outscored LA 40-23, pushing their lead to 91-74.
Clippers Players and Challenges
The Clippers suffered their third loss in a row, missing key players James Harden (personal reasons) and Kawhi Leonard (right ankle sprain).
- Ivica Zubac led Los Angeles with 23 points and 11 rebounds.
- Cam Christie came off the bench to score 17 points.
- John Collins had 13 points, and Bogdan Bogdanovic added 12.
- Bradley Beal, returning to Phoenix, struggled with just five points on 2-for-14 shooting. He was booed during introductions and throughout the game by the home crowd.
“The veteran guard was 2 for 14 from the field and finished with five points. Beal played two seasons in Phoenix but was frequently sidelined by injuries.”
Game Impact
The Suns capitalized on their star players' performances and the Clippers' absences to dominate particularly in the third quarter, turning the tide decisively in their favor.
This game highlighted the Suns’ strong roster depth and the Clippers' struggles without key stars, marking a significant early-season momentum shift.