Clippers’ late rally fizzles out in loss to Suns

Clippers’ Late Rally Falls Short in Loss to Suns

Ivica Zubac led the Clippers with 21 points and 15 rebounds, while John Collins contributed 19 points in the team's 114-103 defeat. Kawhi Leonard missed his third consecutive game due to a sprained ankle.

Team Struggles and Coach’s Reflection

Inglewood — The Clippers are not panicking but recognize the need for improvement across multiple areas. They must enhance their defense, build stronger team chemistry, and reduce turnovers to become a team that consistently performs above .500.

“We got to play better,” Coach Tyronn Lue said. “We got to do things better, starting with the coaches and everybody. We all gotta look at ourselves in the mirror.”

The Clippers continue to face challenges with injuries and falling behind early, as seen in their recent games. On Saturday night, they overcame an 18-point deficit against the Phoenix Suns but ultimately could not complete the comeback, losing 114-103 at the Intuit Dome.

Fight and Determination Amidst Losing Streak

This loss marked their fourth in a row and third consecutive defeat at home.

“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.”

While not flawless, the Clippers nearly avenged the previous loss to 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.

Author’s summary: The Clippers show resilience but must improve defense, chemistry, and reduce turnovers to break their losing streak and secure more consistent wins.

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Los Angeles Daily News Los Angeles Daily News — 2025-11-09

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