Kawhi, Zubac lead short-handed Clippers to 117-93 rout of Suns

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By Rafael Bandayrel

The Los Angeles Clippers delivered a clinical wire-to-wire performance on Monday morning (PH time), dismantling the Phoenix Suns, 117-93, at the Mortgage Matchup Center.

Despite a competitive first half, the Clippers took complete control after the break. Los Angeles blew the game open in the third quarter and continued the onslaught into the final frame, extending the lead to as many as 23 points. The Suns, struggling to find an offensive rhythm, lacked the firepower to mount a serious comeback as the Clippers' defense effectively kept them at bay until the final buzzer.

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Kawhi Leonard set the tone with an efficient 25 points, a feat made more impressive by the fact that he sat out the entire fourth quarter. With James Harden sidelined, the rest of the roster stepped up. Jordan Miller poured in 20 markers, while Ivica Zubac dominated the interior with 14 points and a season-high 20 rebounds.

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With the victory, the Clippers improved to 23-25 on the season. They will look to carry this momentum into a quick turnaround as they host the Philadelphia 76ers tomorrow morning.

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