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PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 26 points, Kevin Durant added 24, and the Phoenix Suns held off a late rally to secure a 111-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night.
The Suns led 103-90 with just over five minutes remaining after a 3-pointer from Durant, but the Clippers responded with a 10-0 run. Norman Powell’s jumper with 40 seconds left cut the Suns' lead to 107-106, keeping the outcome in doubt. Grayson Allen sealed the win for Phoenix with two clutch free throws with 10 seconds left, giving them a 111-107 lead. Powell missed a full-court heave at the buzzer after Allen intentionally missed a free throw with 1.3 seconds left and the Clippers out of timeouts.
The victory marked Phoenix's ninth win in their last 12 games. Allen contributed 18 points off the bench, while Tyus Jones added 17. The Suns tied their season high with 22 3-pointers, shooting an impressive 46.8% from beyond the arc.
For the Clippers, Ivica Zubac led the way with 25 points and 16 rebounds. James Harden had 24 points and 10 assists, while Powell chipped in 23. Los Angeles rallied from a 13-point halftime deficit, briefly taking a 66-65 lead in the third quarter on Kawhi Leonard’s one-handed dunk. However, Phoenix regained control and carried an 83-78 lead into the final period.
Key Takeaways
Clippers: Despite trailing for most of the game, the Clippers nearly pulled off a comeback, but they couldn’t overcome the Suns’ strong 3-point shooting.
Suns: Phoenix's ability to connect from long range was critical in the win, though they’ll want to address their struggles in closing out games after nearly squandering a sizable lead.
Key Moment
Allen’s two free throws with 10 seconds left provided just enough cushion for Phoenix to hold on, while his strategic missed free throw in the final seconds ensured the Clippers had no chance to advance the ball.
Key Stat
Booker and Jones each made five 3-pointers, highlighting the Suns’ strong performance from deep.
Up Next
The Clippers visit the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, while the Suns will host the Minnesota Timberwolves the same night.
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