LA Clippers at Phoenix Suns
· National Basketball AssociationDurant scores 34, Suns rally from 23-point deficit in 2nd half to beat the Clippers 119-117
The Suns trailed by 19 entering the fourth but came all the way back thanks to big buckets from Durant and backup guard Collin Gillespie. Phoenix had a 43-22 advantage in the fourth, reviving its playoff hopes.
Gillespie scored 10 points on 4-of-6 shooting, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, to give the Suns a much-needed spark in the second half. Nick Richards added 16 points on 8-of-10 shooting.
The Clippers lost despite Ivica Zubac's 35 points — a career high. He added 10 rebounds and shot 15 of 19 from the field. Kawhi Leonard and James Harden both scored 21.
Harden made a 3-pointer with 4:12 left in the third quarter to give the Clippers an 89-66 lead. But then Booker answered with a 3 and the Suns slowly clawed their way back.
Phoenix won all four games against the Clippers this season.
Suns: Could this be the moment that turns the season around for the Suns? It's been a frustrating year in the desert but Tuesday's comeback gives hope that the team can climb back into the playoff picture. Gillespie might have earned himself a spot in the rotation after a stellar performance.
Regular Season Series
PHX wins series 4-0
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 117 - 119 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 117 - 119 |
| 4th 0.0 |  |
Clippers offensive team rebound | 117 - 119 |
| 4th 0.1 | |
Ivica Zubac misses 2-foot tip shot | 117 - 119 |
| 4th 0.2 | |
Ivica Zubac offensive rebound | 117 - 119 |
Statistics
 LAC |
 PHX |
|
|---|---|---|
| 43-83 | FG | 41-80 |
| 51.8 | Field Goal % | 51.2 |
| 8-30 | 3PT | 14-34 |
| 26.7 | Three Point % | 41.2 |
| 23-27 | FT | 23-27 |
| 85.2 | Free Throw % | 85.2 |
| 37 | Rebounds | 37 |
| 7 | Offensive Rebounds | 7 |
| 30 | Defensive Rebounds | 30 |
| 29 | Assists | 31 |
| 8 | Steals | 5 |
| 3 | Blocks | 3 |
| 6 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 7 | Total Turnovers | 11 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 15 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 17 |
| 12 | Fast Break Points | 14 |
| 60 | Points in Paint | 44 |
| 22 | Fouls | 20 |
| 23 | Largest Lead | 6 |
Phoenix Suns Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Richards, C | Out | Apr 12 |
| Devin Booker, SG | Out | Apr 12 |
| Kevin Durant, PF | Out | Apr 11 |
LA Clippers Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Seth Lundy, G | Out | Apr 3 |
Game Information
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Attendance: 17,071 · Capacity:
2024-25 Pacific Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LA Lakers |
50 | 32 | .610 | - | L1 |
 LA Clippers |
50 | 32 | .610 | - | W8 |
 Golden State |
48 | 34 | .585 | 2 | L1 |
 Sacramento |
40 | 42 | .488 | 10 | W1 |
 Phoenix |
36 | 46 | .439 | 14 | L1 |
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