Clippers
SunsThe Phoenix Suns routed the LA Clippers 133-110 on Tuesday, November 10, at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, AZ.
The Suns led 64-47 at halftime. They did the most damage in the first quarter, winning it 29-18. The biggest lead for the Suns was 32 points; the Clippers led by as many as 3.
Top performers
Jordan Goodwin led the Suns with 18 points on 6-of-7 shooting, including 6 3-pointers. Devin Booker added 17 points and 5 assists. For the Clippers, Darius Garland had 13 points on 5-of-12 shooting, with 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Rui Hachimura added 13 points and 5 rebounds.
The Suns bench outscored the Clippers reserves 81-62.
- Jordan Goodwin (PHX): 18 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST, 6-7 FG, 14 MIN
- Devin Booker (PHX): 17 PTS, 3 REB, 5 AST, 6-14 FG, 29 MIN
- Luke Kennard (PHX): 14 PTS, 1 REB, 3 AST, 5-7 FG, 22 MIN
- Baba Miller (LAC): 13 PTS, 4 REB, 0 AST, 4-4 FG, 16 MIN
- Darius Garland (LAC): 13 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST, 5-12 FG, 25 MIN
- Rui Hachimura (LAC): 13 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST, 4-10 FG, 23 MIN
By the numbers
The Suns shot 55.7% from the field (49-of-88) and went 22-of-43 from three-point range; the Clippers shot 42.2% and went 15-of-44 from deep. The Suns won the rebounding battle 48-37. Fast-break points favored the Clippers, 21-10. The Suns committed 19 turnovers, which the Clippers turned into 25 points. Assists: Suns 33, Clippers 28.
Context
The Suns improved to 4-6, while the Clippers fell to 2-8. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Suns host the Hornets on Thursday, Nov 12; the Clippers host the Thunder on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 17,071 at Mortgage Matchup Center. Officials: Eric Lewis, Mitchell Ervin and Brent Haskill.