Clippers’ late rally fizzles out in loss to Suns

Clippers’ Late Rally Falls Short Against Suns

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

Team Struggles and Coach's Assessment

Inglewood — The Clippers are not panicking but acknowledge the need for improvement in multiple areas. They must enhance their defense, build stronger team chemistry, and reduce turnovers if they hope to finish above .500 this season.

“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 team continues to face self-inflicted challenges, including injuries and falling behind by double-digit margins. On Saturday, they rallied from an 18-point deficit but ultimately couldn’t overcome the Suns, marking their fourth loss in a row and third consecutive home defeat.

Game Highlights and Comeback Effort

Despite the loss, Lue praised their resilience.

“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.”

The Clippers nearly avenged their recent loss to Phoenix on the road. Trailing 104-96, Kris Dunn scored a layup, and James Harden made a free throw after a technical foul to cut the deficit to 104-99, sparking a late push that ultimately fell short.

Author's summary: The Clippers showed resilience in a tough matchup but need to address defensive lapses and turnovers to break their losing streak and improve overall performance.

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Los Angeles Daily News — 2025-11-09

Clippers’ Late Rally Falls Short Against Suns

Team Struggles and Coach's Assessment

Game Highlights and Comeback Effort

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