Six wins and no losses. When their infirmary is totally empty, the Clippers do not lose this season. Taking advantage of a workforce again 100% available, Doc Rivers was able to carry out his rotations this night, against the Suns who were themselves deprived of Kelly Oubre Jr. and Frank Kaminsky, affected in the knee.
Failing to be particularly bright or dominant in the game, the Clippers were serious throughout the game. The visitors all the same displayed difficulties, in the first quarter in particular, to contain the relationship Ricky Rubio – Deandre Ayton. The two men enjoyed the “pick-and-roll”. Surprisingly uncomfortable with his shot from 4 meters, Deandre Ayton, on the other hand, showed himself to his advantage by catching who knows how many passes lobed towards the circle.
At the top of 10 points at the start of the second quarter (31-21), the premises did not lead in this part. Blame it on the depth of the opposing workforce. No need for the huge Lou Williams and Montrezl Harrell tonight, as Reggie Jackson brought his energy from the bench. The other newcomer, Marcus Morris, also released a convincing offensive production, the best since arriving in Los Angeles.
The Quiet Force Kawhi Leonard
As for the leaders, apart from a good passage in the second quarter, Paul George had another mixed exit on the shot. Where his friend Kawhi Leonard, very active on the rebound, was more comfortable with his “turnaround” at the post. In the lead at the break (49-54), the Clippers regained their distance a little more in the third quarter (66-76).
Despite an angry Devin Booker with his shot, but more inspired by the cast, the Suns were trying to get closer one last time in the final period thanks to the activity of Mikal Bridges. But Morris, at the end of a very poorly embarked possession, killed their last hopes with an award-winning yet contested shot, less than a minute from time.
Second victory in a row for the Clippers (39 wins – 19 losses) before a big poster on Friday, with the reception of the Nuggets. The Suns (24 wins – 35 losses) receive the Pistons the same evening.
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