Harden and Leonard team up to lead the Clippers to a 129-102 victory over the Suns.
2025-10-27 02:39
On October 27th , the NBA regular season ushered in a key matchup, with the Los Angeles Clippers facing the Phoenix Suns. Leveraging the outstanding performances of Harden and Leonard, the Clippers ultimately defeated the Suns 129-102, marking a successful start to the season.
The game started with a back-and-forth, with Harden scoring 14 points in the first quarter, putting the Clippers ahead 34-33. In the second quarter, the Clippers' perimeter shooting flourished, with Harden continuing to control the tempo and contribute numerous assists. The Clippers scored 38 points in the quarter, extending the lead to 72-56 .
After the break, Leonard took over the game, hitting consecutive mid-range shots and driving hard to score points. The Clippers dominated their opponents on both offense and defense, extending the lead to 29 points. Although the Suns, led by Gillespie, struggled to catch up in the final quarter, the Clippers' bench played steadily and ultimately won .
Clippers player statistics
Harden scored 30 points , 7 rebounds, 7 assists, and 1 block, Leonard scored 27 points , 5 rebounds , 5 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block, and Derrick Jones Jr. scored 17 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal , and 1 block.
Suns player statistics
Dillon Brooks had 21 points , 3 rebounds , 2 assists, and 2 steals, Devin Booker had 18 points, 3 rebounds, and 7 assists, and Gillespie had 13 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block.
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