The Phoenix Suns (21-4) play against the Los Angeles Clippers (12-12) at STAPLES Center
Game Time: 10:30 PM EST on Monday December 13, 2021
Phoenix Suns 79, Los Angeles Clippers 96 (Q4 05:19)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Suns in Portland tomorrow. So that theoretically takes minutes off a push as the second half of the quarter approaches. – 12:41 AM
Suns in Portland tomorrow. So that theoretically takes minutes off a push as the second half of the quarter approaches. – 12:41 AM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
A big mann rebound!
📺 @BallySportWest | @Terance Mann pic.twitter.com/5K0nDGAnCU – 12:40 AM
A big mann rebound!
📺 @BallySportWest | @Terance Mann pic.twitter.com/5K0nDGAnCU – 12:40 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tyronn Lue calls timeout to get Eric Bledsoe in the game.
Clippers up 94-77 with 6:35 left in the fourth quarter. – 12:36 AM
Tyronn Lue calls timeout to get Eric Bledsoe in the game.
Clippers up 94-77 with 6:35 left in the fourth quarter. – 12:36 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
A 7-0 run for the Clippers it felt like could be coming from either side. This one puts LAC up 19 with a little over 7 minutes to go. – 12:36 AM
A 7-0 run for the Clippers it felt like could be coming from either side. This one puts LAC up 19 with a little over 7 minutes to go. – 12:36 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers did their job, got lead to 19 prior to Chris Paul’s return to the floor with 7:20 left to play. – 12:35 AM
Clippers did their job, got lead to 19 prior to Chris Paul’s return to the floor with 7:20 left to play. – 12:35 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Clippers now on a 13-2 run to push the lead out to 19. Chris Paul still checking in – 12:35 AM
Clippers now on a 13-2 run to push the lead out to 19. Chris Paul still checking in – 12:35 AM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Isaiah Hartenstein, “he has a nice touch around the basket as well,” Lue noted pregame. – 12:34 AM
Isaiah Hartenstein, “he has a nice touch around the basket as well,” Lue noted pregame. – 12:34 AM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Super Mann flying!!
📺 @BallySportWest | @Terance Mann pic.twitter.com/L8zJ1hVXMP – 12:33 AM
Super Mann flying!!
📺 @BallySportWest | @Terance Mann pic.twitter.com/L8zJ1hVXMP – 12:33 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The point guards have been Phoenix’s best shot blockers.
Besides that… LA did what they had to do to start this fourth quarter, getting a dunk from Mann, a lay from Jackson, another middy from Mook.
85-71 LA lead with 9:30 left in regulation. – 12:31 AM
The point guards have been Phoenix’s best shot blockers.
Besides that… LA did what they had to do to start this fourth quarter, getting a dunk from Mann, a lay from Jackson, another middy from Mook.
85-71 LA lead with 9:30 left in regulation. – 12:31 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns had cut it to single digits, but a 6-0 run has the Clippers backup by 14 with 9:30 to go. Might be wise to pull the plug soon if these next few minutes don’t go Phoenix’s way – 12:30 AM
Suns had cut it to single digits, but a 6-0 run has the Clippers backup by 14 with 9:30 to go. Might be wise to pull the plug soon if these next few minutes don’t go Phoenix’s way – 12:30 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Payton called for offensive foul on bucket that would’ve cut #Clippers lead to six.
Williams and the entire bench are look at it to see if Williams should challenge the call, but now the play is being reviewed to see if it was a flagrant foul.
Stays a common foul. #Suns – 12:28 AM
Payton called for offensive foul on bucket that would’ve cut #Clippers lead to six.
Williams and the entire bench are look at it to see if Williams should challenge the call, but now the play is being reviewed to see if it was a flagrant foul.
Stays a common foul. #Suns – 12:28 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Reggie Jackson wears a lot of gear. A face mask isn’t one of them. He drew an offensive foul after taking one to the grille from a driving Elfrid Payton.
The hostile act review was short, it’s a common foul. – 12:27 AM
Reggie Jackson wears a lot of gear. A face mask isn’t one of them. He drew an offensive foul after taking one to the grille from a driving Elfrid Payton.
The hostile act review was short, it’s a common foul. – 12:27 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Reggie Jackson is not moving well, looking every bit like the guy who’s been knocked down and taken a knee to the thigh. – 12:25 AM
Reggie Jackson is not moving well, looking every bit like the guy who’s been knocked down and taken a knee to the thigh. – 12:25 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Oh my.
Wainright one-handed follow dunk.
#Suns bench rose up.
Crowd even oohh.
#Suns down 8. – 12:25 AM
Oh my.
Wainright one-handed follow dunk.
#Suns bench rose up.
Crowd even oohh.
#Suns down 8. – 12:25 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Somewhat disappointing third quarter for Clippers, who never got to the 20-point lead after threatening early in the period. But they still lead 79-69 through 3, and are at a strong 51.8% from field.
Very strong game for Morris, who has 16 points on 7/10 FGs.
Prepare for CP3. – 12:24 AM
Somewhat disappointing third quarter for Clippers, who never got to the 20-point lead after threatening early in the period. But they still lead 79-69 through 3, and are at a strong 51.8% from field.
Very strong game for Morris, who has 16 points on 7/10 FGs.
Prepare for CP3. – 12:24 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Wainright knocks down a big 3 after missing his first four shots of the night.
Strange third quarter. Clippers not putting this one away but also not letting the Suns get within 1-3 possessions. – 12:23 AM
Wainright knocks down a big 3 after missing his first four shots of the night.
Strange third quarter. Clippers not putting this one away but also not letting the Suns get within 1-3 possessions. – 12:23 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Finally.
Wainright hits corner 3.
Was 0-for-3 from deep before that hit.
#Suns down 10 to end the 3rd. – 12:22 AM
Finally.
Wainright hits corner 3.
Was 0-for-3 from deep before that hit.
#Suns down 10 to end the 3rd. – 12:22 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: LAC 79, PHX 69
Cam Johnson: 14 Pts, 6 Reb
Bridges: 13 Pts, 5-9 FG
McGee: 7 Pts, 10 Reb
Morris: 16 Pts, 10 Reb, 7-10 FG – 12:22 AM
End of 3Q: LAC 79, PHX 69
Cam Johnson: 14 Pts, 6 Reb
Bridges: 13 Pts, 5-9 FG
McGee: 7 Pts, 10 Reb
Morris: 16 Pts, 10 Reb, 7-10 FG – 12:22 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
The Clippers held a double-digit lead for 15 minutes straight in this game but the Suns aren’t going away entering the fourth quarter.
Clippers 79, Suns 69 – 12:22 AM
The Clippers held a double-digit lead for 15 minutes straight in this game but the Suns aren’t going away entering the fourth quarter.
Clippers 79, Suns 69 – 12:22 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Hard to believe that in going 4-9 after their 9-4 start, Mavs had just two games (WAS & at NO) where they scored >110 pts in regulation. Had 112 at LAC, but 102 at the end of regulation. 120 tonight (3rd time w/120+. Both on road at SA & NO) – 12:22 AM
Hard to believe that in going 4-9 after their 9-4 start, Mavs had just two games (WAS & at NO) where they scored >110 pts in regulation. Had 112 at LAC, but 102 at the end of regulation. 120 tonight (3rd time w/120+. Both on road at SA & NO) – 12:22 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Cam Johnson went down as he was called for a block.
Got up slowly as he held his elbow.
Saw Monty Williams look down at his bench and had that look like, oh well, he’s staying in there.
#Suns down 11 with 54.3 seconds left in the 3rd. – 12:20 AM
Cam Johnson went down as he was called for a block.
Got up slowly as he held his elbow.
Saw Monty Williams look down at his bench and had that look like, oh well, he’s staying in there.
#Suns down 11 with 54.3 seconds left in the 3rd. – 12:20 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns foul trouble:
Crowder – 4
Bridges – 3
McGee – 3
Cam Johnson – 3
Wainright – 3 – 12:20 AM
Suns foul trouble:
Crowder – 4
Bridges – 3
McGee – 3
Cam Johnson – 3
Wainright – 3 – 12:20 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
The Clippers take their first free throws of the second quarter with 1:13 to play in the third. They’re just 14-20 on the night from the stripe. – 12:20 AM
The Clippers take their first free throws of the second quarter with 1:13 to play in the third. They’re just 14-20 on the night from the stripe. – 12:20 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Mikal Bridges getting all the way to the rim and passing it out for a corner 3.
Teams do it. Players do it and maybe I’m not even tweeting about this if Johnson hits a 3, but that’s a layup that Bridges passed up. #Suns – 12:19 AM
Mikal Bridges getting all the way to the rim and passing it out for a corner 3.
Teams do it. Players do it and maybe I’m not even tweeting about this if Johnson hits a 3, but that’s a layup that Bridges passed up. #Suns – 12:19 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
FTs evening up.
#Suns 11-of-13 (1-of-2 in 1st half)
#Clippers 13-of-18 (0-of-0 in 2nd half). – 12:17 AM
FTs evening up.
#Suns 11-of-13 (1-of-2 in 1st half)
#Clippers 13-of-18 (0-of-0 in 2nd half). – 12:17 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers are getting outscored 19-3 off turnovers. Even when Hartenstein flashes for a lob, the delivery is shakier than the postmaster.
LA still up 74-62 with 2:23 left in third quarter. LA benefitting from abominable Suns shooting (35.8% FGs, 3/18 3s), but fouling too much too – 12:16 AM
Clippers are getting outscored 19-3 off turnovers. Even when Hartenstein flashes for a lob, the delivery is shakier than the postmaster.
LA still up 74-62 with 2:23 left in third quarter. LA benefitting from abominable Suns shooting (35.8% FGs, 3/18 3s), but fouling too much too – 12:16 AM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Reggie being Reggie: He delayed his trip to the Clippers’ huddle because he stopped and circled his arms in front of him, turning himself into a human basket for a child on seated baseline to shoot — and make — a shot. – 12:15 AM
Reggie being Reggie: He delayed his trip to the Clippers’ huddle because he stopped and circled his arms in front of him, turning himself into a human basket for a child on seated baseline to shoot — and make — a shot. – 12:15 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Pretty good D by Wainright on Bledsoe, who was looking to take him.
Then Wainright got a jump ball on Bledsoe, who just found out the guy is as strong as he looks.
Wainright won the tip. #Suns – 12:11 AM
Pretty good D by Wainright on Bledsoe, who was looking to take him.
Then Wainright got a jump ball on Bledsoe, who just found out the guy is as strong as he looks.
Wainright won the tip. #Suns – 12:11 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Cameron Payne grabbed left ankle but pops up after missing backhand layup – 12:10 AM
Cameron Payne grabbed left ankle but pops up after missing backhand layup – 12:10 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Don’t even really care about the score or the makes/misses right now, watching Mikal Bridges be more aggressive is good to see – 12:08 AM
Don’t even really care about the score or the makes/misses right now, watching Mikal Bridges be more aggressive is good to see – 12:08 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Reggie Jackson off bike, takes a seat on bench.
Meanwhile, Clippers have gone 2.5 minutes without scoring and have mixed in three turnovers since last timeout. – 12:07 AM
Reggie Jackson off bike, takes a seat on bench.
Meanwhile, Clippers have gone 2.5 minutes without scoring and have mixed in three turnovers since last timeout. – 12:07 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Monty Williams nearly ran to the half court calling for something on Zubac.
He was in the lane for a minute, but was called for an offensive foul.
Zubac now has four fouls as he was called for a 4th foul on the other end.
#Suns down 11 as Bridges hits 2 FTs. Hartenstein in. – 12:07 AM
Monty Williams nearly ran to the half court calling for something on Zubac.
He was in the lane for a minute, but was called for an offensive foul.
Zubac now has four fouls as he was called for a 4th foul on the other end.
#Suns down 11 as Bridges hits 2 FTs. Hartenstein in. – 12:07 AM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
It’s a block party! 🎉
📺 @BallySportWest | @Ivica Zubac pic.twitter.com/8s8UTukYPO – 12:06 AM
It’s a block party! 🎉
📺 @BallySportWest | @Ivica Zubac pic.twitter.com/8s8UTukYPO – 12:06 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns are down 17 and just don’t look like they have the horses tonight. Clippers are generating the looks they want, shooting a much higher percentage and are +14 in FT attempts – 12:01 AM
Suns are down 17 and just don’t look like they have the horses tonight. Clippers are generating the looks they want, shooting a much higher percentage and are +14 in FT attempts – 12:01 AM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
The finish by @Ivica Zubac!
📺 @BallySportWest | #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/SeihcDGLUH – 12:01 AM
The finish by @Ivica Zubac!
📺 @BallySportWest | #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/SeihcDGLUH – 12:01 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Zubac beat everybody down the floor, got position, dunk.
#Suns back down 17 points, 66-49.
Williams calls timeout with 7:31 left in 3rd quarter. – 12:01 AM
Zubac beat everybody down the floor, got position, dunk.
#Suns back down 17 points, 66-49.
Williams calls timeout with 7:31 left in 3rd quarter. – 12:01 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Clippers are getting the better quality of looks and are knocking them down more when they get ’em too. That and FTAs (18-4) is pretty much the deal.
Suns down 15 four mins into the 3rd. – 12:00 AM
Clippers are getting the better quality of looks and are knocking them down more when they get ’em too. That and FTAs (18-4) is pretty much the deal.
Suns down 15 four mins into the 3rd. – 12:00 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns have trailed by as many as 17. Down 15 after Shamet bucket.
Shamet 3-of-9. – 11:59 PM
#Suns have trailed by as many as 17. Down 15 after Shamet bucket.
Shamet 3-of-9. – 11:59 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Reggie Jackson up after taking a hit to the leg. But he’s feeling it now, and he’ll feel it tomorrow – 11:59 PM
Reggie Jackson up after taking a hit to the leg. But he’s feeling it now, and he’ll feel it tomorrow – 11:59 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Ty Lue has mentioned it a few times in the past ~2 weeks but Marcus Morris is moving so much more fluidly since settling in. He wasn’t hitting off-the-dribble fades like that a couple weeks ago. – 11:57 PM
Ty Lue has mentioned it a few times in the past ~2 weeks but Marcus Morris is moving so much more fluidly since settling in. He wasn’t hitting off-the-dribble fades like that a couple weeks ago. – 11:57 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns need a lot more out of Landry Shamet on a night like tonight. 2 points on 1-for-7 is rough – 11:56 PM
Suns need a lot more out of Landry Shamet on a night like tonight. 2 points on 1-for-7 is rough – 11:56 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Hot from deep! 👌
The team is shooting 58.3% from beyond the arc in the first half. pic.twitter.com/UPFwTPGP85 – 11:49 PM
Hot from deep! 👌
The team is shooting 58.3% from beyond the arc in the first half. pic.twitter.com/UPFwTPGP85 – 11:49 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns took 1st FT with 1:13 left in 1st half as Paul split two.
#Clippers 56 #Suns 44 Half.
PHX: Paul 9, Johnson 8. Team 42.6% FG (3-of-14 on 3s) No Booker, Ayton.
LAC: Jackson 13, Kennard 11, Morris Sr. 10. Team: 50% FGs (7-12 on 3s) No George, Batum.
FT: LAC: 13-18 PHX 1-2 – 11:44 PM
#Suns took 1st FT with 1:13 left in 1st half as Paul split two.
#Clippers 56 #Suns 44 Half.
PHX: Paul 9, Johnson 8. Team 42.6% FG (3-of-14 on 3s) No Booker, Ayton.
LAC: Jackson 13, Kennard 11, Morris Sr. 10. Team: 50% FGs (7-12 on 3s) No George, Batum.
FT: LAC: 13-18 PHX 1-2 – 11:44 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
LA led by as many as 15 in first half, take 56-44 halftime lead vs Suns
Suns actually have more overall FGs (20/47) than Clippers (18/36). LA doing a great job defensively and on glass, committing only 5 fouls and allowing only one trip to the line. 34 for Jackson/Kennard/Morris – 11:42 PM
LA led by as many as 15 in first half, take 56-44 halftime lead vs Suns
Suns actually have more overall FGs (20/47) than Clippers (18/36). LA doing a great job defensively and on glass, committing only 5 fouls and allowing only one trip to the line. 34 for Jackson/Kennard/Morris – 11:42 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Clippers 56, Suns 44 | Half | Well, that half went the Clippers’ way. They shoot 50%, 58.3% from 3, enjoy a 13-1 free-throw advantage and hold Phoenix to 42%, 21.3% from 3, 1-2 from the free-throw line, lead by as many as 15 and even win an early coach’s challenge. – 11:41 PM
Clippers 56, Suns 44 | Half | Well, that half went the Clippers’ way. They shoot 50%, 58.3% from 3, enjoy a 13-1 free-throw advantage and hold Phoenix to 42%, 21.3% from 3, 1-2 from the free-throw line, lead by as many as 15 and even win an early coach’s challenge. – 11:41 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Halftime: Clippers 56, Suns 44
Clippers have two fewer field goals but own the huge advantage in free throws (13-18) to 1-2).
Starters have paved the way; Jackson 13 points, Kennard with 11, Morris with 10. – 11:39 PM
Halftime: Clippers 56, Suns 44
Clippers have two fewer field goals but own the huge advantage in free throws (13-18) to 1-2).
Starters have paved the way; Jackson 13 points, Kennard with 11, Morris with 10. – 11:39 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: LAC 56, PHX 44
Paul: 9 Pts, 5 Ast, 4-7 FG
Cam Johnson: 8 Pts, 5 Reb
McGee: 4 Pts, 6 Reb
Kennard: 11 Pts, 6 Reb
PHX: 43 FG%, 21 3P%, 1-2 FTs
LAC: 50 FG%, 58 3P%, 13-18 FTs – 11:39 PM
Halftime: LAC 56, PHX 44
Paul: 9 Pts, 5 Ast, 4-7 FG
Cam Johnson: 8 Pts, 5 Reb
McGee: 4 Pts, 6 Reb
Kennard: 11 Pts, 6 Reb
PHX: 43 FG%, 21 3P%, 1-2 FTs
LAC: 50 FG%, 58 3P%, 13-18 FTs – 11:39 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
The challenge is successful. Clippers will keep their timeout and Reggie Jackson does not pick up what would have been his third foul. Instead, he shot free throws to put the Clippers up 15.
FTs tonight: Clippers 18, Suns 0. – 11:36 PM
The challenge is successful. Clippers will keep their timeout and Reggie Jackson does not pick up what would have been his third foul. Instead, he shot free throws to put the Clippers up 15.
FTs tonight: Clippers 18, Suns 0. – 11:36 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tyronn Lue is challenging a Reggie Jackson offensive foul in the act of shooting… challenge successful – 11:35 PM
Tyronn Lue is challenging a Reggie Jackson offensive foul in the act of shooting… challenge successful – 11:35 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns 0-for-0 FTs.
#Clippers 11-of-16 FTS.
#Suns down, 54-41, with 1:22 left in 1st half
12 fouls on Suns, 5 on Clippers. – 11:34 PM
#Suns 0-for-0 FTs.
#Clippers 11-of-16 FTS.
#Suns down, 54-41, with 1:22 left in 1st half
12 fouls on Suns, 5 on Clippers. – 11:34 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Earlier tweet correction:
Paul threw ball between Zubac’s legs, took jumper, but was called for offensive foul on shot.
Follow that with tech on Paul. #Suns – 11:33 PM
Earlier tweet correction:
Paul threw ball between Zubac’s legs, took jumper, but was called for offensive foul on shot.
Follow that with tech on Paul. #Suns – 11:33 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
LA in bonus last 2:17 of half, and both Jae Crowder and JaVale McGee are in foul trouble. – 11:31 PM
LA in bonus last 2:17 of half, and both Jae Crowder and JaVale McGee are in foul trouble. – 11:31 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Crowder and McGee both pick up their third fouls a few mins before halftime – 11:31 PM
Crowder and McGee both pick up their third fouls a few mins before halftime – 11:31 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
McGee now with three fouls going for offensive rebound.
Wainright in for McGee with 2:17 left. #Suns – 11:31 PM
McGee now with three fouls going for offensive rebound.
Wainright in for McGee with 2:17 left. #Suns – 11:31 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Now Jae Crowder has 3 fouls, JaVale McGee has 2. Depth is realllly being tested tonight – 11:30 PM
Now Jae Crowder has 3 fouls, JaVale McGee has 2. Depth is realllly being tested tonight – 11:30 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bridges on bucket off Paul transition feed, but Reggie Jackson answer with 3.
#Suns down 12. – 11:29 PM
Bridges on bucket off Paul transition feed, but Reggie Jackson answer with 3.
#Suns down 12. – 11:29 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
CP3 goes for the nutmeg on Zubac no matter what uniform those two are wearing.
This time, Paul offensively fouls Zubac, then gets a tech for some reason afterwards – 11:28 PM
CP3 goes for the nutmeg on Zubac no matter what uniform those two are wearing.
This time, Paul offensively fouls Zubac, then gets a tech for some reason afterwards – 11:28 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Nah fam. They played the Squid Game music here in the arena when Chris Paul got his technical foul and I just about got up and bolted – 11:28 PM
Nah fam. They played the Squid Game music here in the arena when Chris Paul got his technical foul and I just about got up and bolted – 11:28 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Zubac, McGee gave each other dap and had a conversation before play resumed. #Suns #ClipperNation – 11:25 PM
Zubac, McGee gave each other dap and had a conversation before play resumed. #Suns #ClipperNation – 11:25 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Paul just put Hartenstein in the rearview on drive to rim.
#Suns shooting it better, but have no size in there with McGee out. right now.
Down nine with 5:33 left in 1st half. – 11:25 PM
Paul just put Hartenstein in the rearview on drive to rim.
#Suns shooting it better, but have no size in there with McGee out. right now.
Down nine with 5:33 left in 1st half. – 11:25 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Clippers 44, Suns 35 | 2nd, 5:33 | Clippers are 7-11 from the line. Suns? 0-0.
(For the season, Phoenix averages 20 FTA per game, 20th in the league. The Clips? 18.2 FTA — 28th.) – 11:24 PM
Clippers 44, Suns 35 | 2nd, 5:33 | Clippers are 7-11 from the line. Suns? 0-0.
(For the season, Phoenix averages 20 FTA per game, 20th in the league. The Clips? 18.2 FTA — 28th.) – 11:24 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Suns and Clippers have both made 16 field goals with 5:33 left in first half.
But Clippers have two more 3s (5/9) than Suns (3/13) and have made 7/11 FTs. Suns have yet to attempt a free throw, usually a Clippers note this deep into a game.
LA up 44-35, prob should be up more. – 11:24 PM
Suns and Clippers have both made 16 field goals with 5:33 left in first half.
But Clippers have two more 3s (5/9) than Suns (3/13) and have made 7/11 FTs. Suns have yet to attempt a free throw, usually a Clippers note this deep into a game.
LA up 44-35, prob should be up more. – 11:24 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Chris Paul bringing back Showtime to LA
pic.twitter.com/NSfNqSeYDz – 11:24 PM
Chris Paul bringing back Showtime to LA
pic.twitter.com/NSfNqSeYDz – 11:24 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Cam Johnson: 2-4 3P
Rest of Suns: 1-9 3P
Suns down somehow only down 9 despite shooting 42% and 23% from 3 – 11:22 PM
Cam Johnson: 2-4 3P
Rest of Suns: 1-9 3P
Suns down somehow only down 9 despite shooting 42% and 23% from 3 – 11:22 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Oh my. What a behind-the-back dump-off from Chris Paul to Mikal Bridges in transition for the dunk. Heads up play from the Point God – 11:19 PM
Oh my. What a behind-the-back dump-off from Chris Paul to Mikal Bridges in transition for the dunk. Heads up play from the Point God – 11:19 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Crowder steal, long pass.
Paul tracks it, behind the back bounce pass.
Bridges dunk fading away from the rim.
Crowd reacts.
#Suns down nine. – 11:19 PM
Crowder steal, long pass.
Paul tracks it, behind the back bounce pass.
Bridges dunk fading away from the rim.
Crowd reacts.
#Suns down nine. – 11:19 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Cool Hand Luke doin’ Cool Hand Luke things! 👌
📺 @BallySportWest | @Luke Kennard pic.twitter.com/NSnNe5Udsi – 11:18 PM
Cool Hand Luke doin’ Cool Hand Luke things! 👌
📺 @BallySportWest | @Luke Kennard pic.twitter.com/NSnNe5Udsi – 11:18 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Ty Lue pregame on Isaiah Hartenstein: “He amazed me by the way he passed the basketball, his reads, and his instincts with the basketball in his hands and so you don’t really see that a lot from a guy who’s 6-11, 7 foot, to be able to make instinctive plays like he can.” – 11:16 PM
Ty Lue pregame on Isaiah Hartenstein: “He amazed me by the way he passed the basketball, his reads, and his instincts with the basketball in his hands and so you don’t really see that a lot from a guy who’s 6-11, 7 foot, to be able to make instinctive plays like he can.” – 11:16 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Ty Lue said it again pregame, but even with Eric Bledsoe as a ballhandler with the second unit, the reserves’ offense runs through center Isaiah Hartenstein. Again, he finds Kennard on a backdoor cut for a 36-25 lead. – 11:15 PM
Ty Lue said it again pregame, but even with Eric Bledsoe as a ballhandler with the second unit, the reserves’ offense runs through center Isaiah Hartenstein. Again, he finds Kennard on a backdoor cut for a 36-25 lead. – 11:15 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
LA takes 36-25 lead after point center Isaiah Hartenstein dime to Luke Kennard.
(I asked Kennard this morning when the dunk is coming… he said soon. That could have been it!) – 11:15 PM
LA takes 36-25 lead after point center Isaiah Hartenstein dime to Luke Kennard.
(I asked Kennard this morning when the dunk is coming… he said soon. That could have been it!) – 11:15 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Clippers whatever they want off the bounce to the rim.
No Ayton for the game.
No McGee in the game right now.
Timeout #Suns. Down 11 with 9:24 left in 1st half. – 11:15 PM
#Clippers whatever they want off the bounce to the rim.
No Ayton for the game.
No McGee in the game right now.
Timeout #Suns. Down 11 with 9:24 left in 1st half. – 11:15 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Chris Paul just huddled the unit out there.
You’re going to see his leadership and aggression go up major notches for this one.
Has scored four quick ones. #Suns down nine. – 11:14 PM
Chris Paul just huddled the unit out there.
You’re going to see his leadership and aggression go up major notches for this one.
Has scored four quick ones. #Suns down nine. – 11:14 PM
Mark Murphy @Murf56
Udoka’s message to Tatum: “I gave Jayson examples of what I said to Kawhi as a young rookie, respecting guys too much at times. These guys aren’t your older brother, don’t treat them like that. He took it to heart and came out in attack mode tonight but it’s across the board.” – 11:13 PM
Udoka’s message to Tatum: “I gave Jayson examples of what I said to Kawhi as a young rookie, respecting guys too much at times. These guys aren’t your older brother, don’t treat them like that. He took it to heart and came out in attack mode tonight but it’s across the board.” – 11:13 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
+6 after one.
📺 @BallySportWest | #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/htpyk48GyX – 11:12 PM
+6 after one.
📺 @BallySportWest | #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/htpyk48GyX – 11:12 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns lineup to start 2nd quarter:
Paul, Payne, Shamet, Johnson, Wainright at the five. – 11:11 PM
#Suns lineup to start 2nd quarter:
Paul, Payne, Shamet, Johnson, Wainright at the five. – 11:11 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns’ 1st quarter offense without Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton: pic.twitter.com/rvCWulCr43 – 11:10 PM
Suns’ 1st quarter offense without Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton: pic.twitter.com/rvCWulCr43 – 11:10 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
LA led by as many as 10 in first quarter, end the period with 27-21 lead vs Suns. Reggie Jackson shot enough FTs to delay Eric Bledsoe’s entry into the game, while Clippers kept Suns off the line entirely. – 11:10 PM
LA led by as many as 10 in first quarter, end the period with 27-21 lead vs Suns. Reggie Jackson shot enough FTs to delay Eric Bledsoe’s entry into the game, while Clippers kept Suns off the line entirely. – 11:10 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Clippers 27, Suns 21 | End 1 | Clippers 4-7 from behind the arc (Terance, Marcus, Luke and Reggie all hit one) while Phoenix went 1-9 from 3 (Cam Johnson got the one; former Clippers Chris Paul is 0-2, 0-1; Landry Shamet is 1-6, 0-2.) – 11:10 PM
Clippers 27, Suns 21 | End 1 | Clippers 4-7 from behind the arc (Terance, Marcus, Luke and Reggie all hit one) while Phoenix went 1-9 from 3 (Cam Johnson got the one; former Clippers Chris Paul is 0-2, 0-1; Landry Shamet is 1-6, 0-2.) – 11:10 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
First quarter: Clippers 27, Phoenix 21
Clippers recovered to shoot 47% and make 4-of-7 threes, with Reggie leading with 8 points. Suns shooting 37% and 1-9 on threes. Chris Paul with 0 points, 2 assists. – 11:09 PM
First quarter: Clippers 27, Phoenix 21
Clippers recovered to shoot 47% and make 4-of-7 threes, with Reggie leading with 8 points. Suns shooting 37% and 1-9 on threes. Chris Paul with 0 points, 2 assists. – 11:09 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: LAC 27, PHX 21
Crowder: 6 Pts, 3-5 FG
McGee: 4 Pts, 4 Reb
Cam Johnson: 5 Pts, 4 Reb
Jackson: 8 Pts
Suns started 1-for-13, but finished the quarter 9-for-14 – 11:08 PM
End of 1Q: LAC 27, PHX 21
Crowder: 6 Pts, 3-5 FG
McGee: 4 Pts, 4 Reb
Cam Johnson: 5 Pts, 4 Reb
Jackson: 8 Pts
Suns started 1-for-13, but finished the quarter 9-for-14 – 11:08 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Williams puts McGee back in with seven seconds left with two fouls. #Suns – 11:07 PM
Williams puts McGee back in with seven seconds left with two fouls. #Suns – 11:07 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
ooooh boy McGee tries a take foul (I think?) for his second foul. That cannot happen tonight with no depth – 11:07 PM
ooooh boy McGee tries a take foul (I think?) for his second foul. That cannot happen tonight with no depth – 11:07 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Some nice pop off the dribble from Johnson and Shamet has the Suns now back within 4 somehow – 11:05 PM
Some nice pop off the dribble from Johnson and Shamet has the Suns now back within 4 somehow – 11:05 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Something to watch with JaVale McGee as the only available Suns center:
– Hasn’t played 30 minutes all season
– Topped out at 26 minutes Friday night with Jalen Smith as backup
– Has already played a season-high 9 first quarter minutes
– Last played 30+ minutes in March 2019 – 11:03 PM
Something to watch with JaVale McGee as the only available Suns center:
– Hasn’t played 30 minutes all season
– Topped out at 26 minutes Friday night with Jalen Smith as backup
– Has already played a season-high 9 first quarter minutes
– Last played 30+ minutes in March 2019 – 11:03 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Cameron Johnson looking like, huh?
Called for foul.
#Clippers in bonus. FTs rest of the way with 3:25 left in 1st.
#Suns down 20-12. – 10:59 PM
Cameron Johnson looking like, huh?
Called for foul.
#Clippers in bonus. FTs rest of the way with 3:25 left in 1st.
#Suns down 20-12. – 10:59 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Serge Ibaka arrives from the locker room and takes his sideline seat about eight minutes into the game. – 10:57 PM
Serge Ibaka arrives from the locker room and takes his sideline seat about eight minutes into the game. – 10:57 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Crowder 6 points (3-of-5), but has two fouls.
McGee checking back in with 4:30 left in 1st.
30-plus minutes coming for McGee tonight.
#Suns down 17-8. – 10:56 PM
Crowder 6 points (3-of-5), but has two fouls.
McGee checking back in with 4:30 left in 1st.
30-plus minutes coming for McGee tonight.
#Suns down 17-8. – 10:56 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Jae Crowder: 6 points, 3-5 FG
Rest of Suns: 2 points, 1-12 FG – 10:56 PM
Jae Crowder: 6 points, 3-5 FG
Rest of Suns: 2 points, 1-12 FG – 10:56 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Crowder playing five on defensive end with McGee out.
Current lineup: Paul, Payne, Bridges, Johnson and Crowder.
#Suns – 10:55 PM
Crowder playing five on defensive end with McGee out.
Current lineup: Paul, Payne, Bridges, Johnson and Crowder.
#Suns – 10:55 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Crowder at the 5 minutes are happening. Clippers got an easy look for Zubac on the last play, then Crowder’s try for a charge is an and-1 for Reggie Jackson. Suns down 15-6 early – 10:54 PM
Crowder at the 5 minutes are happening. Clippers got an easy look for Zubac on the last play, then Crowder’s try for a charge is an and-1 for Reggie Jackson. Suns down 15-6 early – 10:54 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Crowder 2 out of timeout.
Crowder has four of six #Suns points. Down 15-6. – 10:54 PM
Crowder 2 out of timeout.
Crowder has four of six #Suns points. Down 15-6. – 10:54 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Kawhi and PG just settled in on the bench beside Nic Batum during that timeout. I don’t, however, see Serge Ibaka on the bench at the moment. – 10:53 PM
Kawhi and PG just settled in on the bench beside Nic Batum during that timeout. I don’t, however, see Serge Ibaka on the bench at the moment. – 10:53 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Clippers 7, Suns 2 | 1st, 6:28 | Suns are shooting 1-13. Clippers a lil better: 3-9. – 10:51 PM
Clippers 7, Suns 2 | 1st, 6:28 | Suns are shooting 1-13. Clippers a lil better: 3-9. – 10:51 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Suns’ offense ran a fair bit through Shamet early and it didn’t produce much. 1-of-13 start shooting. – 10:50 PM
Suns’ offense ran a fair bit through Shamet early and it didn’t produce much. 1-of-13 start shooting. – 10:50 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns 1-of-13 from the field.
Yes 1-of-13 (0-for-7 from 3), but are only down 7-2.
#Clippers 3-of-9 (1-of-2 from 3). – 10:49 PM
#Suns 1-of-13 from the field.
Yes 1-of-13 (0-for-7 from 3), but are only down 7-2.
#Clippers 3-of-9 (1-of-2 from 3). – 10:49 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns (1-for-11) and Clippers (2-for-8) are playing like they’re aware everybody’s still watching the Cardinals-Rams game – 10:47 PM
Suns (1-for-11) and Clippers (2-for-8) are playing like they’re aware everybody’s still watching the Cardinals-Rams game – 10:47 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The Suns and Clippers were a combined 0-for-7 to start until Jae Crowder’s long 2 got us started nearly 3 minutes in – 10:45 PM
The Suns and Clippers were a combined 0-for-7 to start until Jae Crowder’s long 2 got us started nearly 3 minutes in – 10:45 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Crowder first points on corner jumper in front of #Clippers bench.
Tie game at Zubac follow dunk. #Suns – 10:44 PM
Crowder first points on corner jumper in front of #Clippers bench.
Tie game at Zubac follow dunk. #Suns – 10:44 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Don’t think Monty Williams will get too upset with that McGee 3 attempt.
Given ball with shot clock expiring. #Suns – 10:44 PM
Don’t think Monty Williams will get too upset with that McGee 3 attempt.
Given ball with shot clock expiring. #Suns – 10:44 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Hey it’s Landry Shamet vs Luke Kennard pic.twitter.com/Nd5Gq8eJHA – 10:43 PM
Hey it’s Landry Shamet vs Luke Kennard pic.twitter.com/Nd5Gq8eJHA – 10:43 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Luke Kennard and Landry Shamet guarding one another in the early going, about 55 weeks or so after they were packaged in the same trade… – 10:43 PM
Luke Kennard and Landry Shamet guarding one another in the early going, about 55 weeks or so after they were packaged in the same trade… – 10:43 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
I think I see @Stephen A. Smith in the building. #Suns #ClipperNation – 10:38 PM
I think I see @Stephen A. Smith in the building. #Suns #ClipperNation – 10:38 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Jae Crowder locked in.
#Suns #ClipperNation #NBA pic.twitter.com/AEKt8rdBA9 – 10:35 PM
Jae Crowder locked in.
#Suns #ClipperNation #NBA pic.twitter.com/AEKt8rdBA9 – 10:35 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Ime Udoka on player competitiveness: “All these guys are working out together in the summer…Quite honestly, I gave Jayson examples of what I said to Kawhi as a young rookie, respecting guys too much at times. These guys aren’t your older brother, don’t treat them like that.” – 10:27 PM
Ime Udoka on player competitiveness: “All these guys are working out together in the summer…Quite honestly, I gave Jayson examples of what I said to Kawhi as a young rookie, respecting guys too much at times. These guys aren’t your older brother, don’t treat them like that.” – 10:27 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
First time covering the Suns in another NBA arena! Let’s do this pic.twitter.com/ujtpx6qyUR – 10:21 PM
First time covering the Suns in another NBA arena! Let’s do this pic.twitter.com/ujtpx6qyUR – 10:21 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Udoka said he showed his team video of the 5-game road trip were guys like D. Mitchell, LeBron and Westbrook were driving lanes unimpeded and his team needed to be more physical. Said he showed Tatum what he said to young Kawhi about not respecting the opponent too much. #Celtics – 10:18 PM
Udoka said he showed his team video of the 5-game road trip were guys like D. Mitchell, LeBron and Westbrook were driving lanes unimpeded and his team needed to be more physical. Said he showed Tatum what he said to young Kawhi about not respecting the opponent too much. #Celtics – 10:18 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Ime Udoka says he has talked to Jayson Tatum about how he coached Kawhi Leonard. Said he reminded him opponents, “are not your older brothers.” Says Tatum has been respecting opponents too much at times. – 10:13 PM
Ime Udoka says he has talked to Jayson Tatum about how he coached Kawhi Leonard. Said he reminded him opponents, “are not your older brothers.” Says Tatum has been respecting opponents too much at times. – 10:13 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Ime Udoka said he told Jayson Tatum something he used to tell a rookie Kawhi Leonard about respecting veteran players too much: “I told him that these guys aren’t your friends. They aren’t your older brother.” He just needs to go at them. – 10:13 PM
Ime Udoka said he told Jayson Tatum something he used to tell a rookie Kawhi Leonard about respecting veteran players too much: “I told him that these guys aren’t your friends. They aren’t your older brother.” He just needs to go at them. – 10:13 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Short-handed Clippers vs. short-handed Suns:
LAC
Terance Mann
Marcus Morris Sr.
Ivica Zubac
Luke Kennard
Reggie Jackson
PHX
Mikal Bridges
Jae Crowder
JaVale McGee
Landry Shamet
Chris Paul – 10:01 PM
Short-handed Clippers vs. short-handed Suns:
LAC
Terance Mann
Marcus Morris Sr.
Ivica Zubac
Luke Kennard
Reggie Jackson
PHX
Mikal Bridges
Jae Crowder
JaVale McGee
Landry Shamet
Chris Paul – 10:01 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Tonight vs. Phoenix, the Clippers will start:
Terance Mann
Marcus Morris Sr.
Ivica Zubac
Luke Kennard
Reggie Jackson
Phoenix:
Mikal Bridges
Jae Crowder
JaVale McGee
Landry Shamet
Chris Paul – 10:01 PM
Tonight vs. Phoenix, the Clippers will start:
Terance Mann
Marcus Morris Sr.
Ivica Zubac
Luke Kennard
Reggie Jackson
Phoenix:
Mikal Bridges
Jae Crowder
JaVale McGee
Landry Shamet
Chris Paul – 10:01 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Final prep.
🕢 7:30PM PT | 📺 @BallySportWest pic.twitter.com/mXPq5S8ixd – 10:01 PM
Final prep.
🕢 7:30PM PT | 📺 @BallySportWest pic.twitter.com/mXPq5S8ixd – 10:01 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Seat view tonight. #Suns #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/G5bVYdLt0t – 9:53 PM
Seat view tonight. #Suns #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/G5bVYdLt0t – 9:53 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
No Devin Booker (hamstring)
No Deandre Ayton (non-COVID illness)
No Paul George (elbow)
No Nicolas Batum (ankle)
Tonight’s game will look NOTHING like Western Conference Finals #Suns won in 6 over #Clippers in advancing to 2021 #NBA Finals.
First meeting since playoffs. #NBA75 pic.twitter.com/7ER2o7Iuya – 9:46 PM
No Devin Booker (hamstring)
No Deandre Ayton (non-COVID illness)
No Paul George (elbow)
No Nicolas Batum (ankle)
Tonight’s game will look NOTHING like Western Conference Finals #Suns won in 6 over #Clippers in advancing to 2021 #NBA Finals.
First meeting since playoffs. #NBA75 pic.twitter.com/7ER2o7Iuya – 9:46 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Monty mentioned we could see some Jae Crowder at the 5 tonight with DA and Jalen Smith both out. Stretch-5 time for Bossman? pic.twitter.com/bniTRFaaF6 – 9:41 PM
Monty mentioned we could see some Jae Crowder at the 5 tonight with DA and Jalen Smith both out. Stretch-5 time for Bossman? pic.twitter.com/bniTRFaaF6 – 9:41 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Love Hard for #ClipperNation!
Jimmy O. Yang & Darren Barnet are in the building tonight. pic.twitter.com/XjHXOyrDVN – 9:41 PM
Love Hard for #ClipperNation!
Jimmy O. Yang & Darren Barnet are in the building tonight. pic.twitter.com/XjHXOyrDVN – 9:41 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Who’s ready for some late night basketball?!
📺 @BALLYSPORTSAZ pic.twitter.com/zVbj66W1m6 – 9:34 PM
Who’s ready for some late night basketball?!
📺 @BALLYSPORTSAZ pic.twitter.com/zVbj66W1m6 – 9:34 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“You never want to miss games, especially the way we’re playing, the way we’re balling, but we’ve put some work into this season already and it shows. Just want to make sure I’m 100% before I get out there.” Devin Booker (hamstring) OUT 5th straight. #Suns https://t.co/GDQcCkC6WI pic.twitter.com/m9lYJlgf55 – 9:32 PM
“You never want to miss games, especially the way we’re playing, the way we’re balling, but we’ve put some work into this season already and it shows. Just want to make sure I’m 100% before I get out there.” Devin Booker (hamstring) OUT 5th straight. #Suns https://t.co/GDQcCkC6WI pic.twitter.com/m9lYJlgf55 – 9:32 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns bigs Deandre Ayton, Jalen Smith out for Monday’s game at #Clippers with non-COVID illness (w/video) https://t.co/Gx6ANfdZUa via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/1i9ps8dJAt – 9:28 PM
#Suns bigs Deandre Ayton, Jalen Smith out for Monday’s game at #Clippers with non-COVID illness (w/video) https://t.co/Gx6ANfdZUa via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/1i9ps8dJAt – 9:28 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
On Sunday, I predicted Suns 3-1 in next 4: at #Clippers at #Blazers vs. #Wizards vs. #Hornets.
Devin Booker (hamstring) was already OUT.
Monty Williams said Deandre Ayton (non-COVID illness) and Jalen Smith (non-COVID illness) OUT tonight.
3-1 sticks? https://t.co/etsoGByMW7 pic.twitter.com/cwWbTwhXos – 9:27 PM
On Sunday, I predicted Suns 3-1 in next 4: at #Clippers at #Blazers vs. #Wizards vs. #Hornets.
Devin Booker (hamstring) was already OUT.
Monty Williams said Deandre Ayton (non-COVID illness) and Jalen Smith (non-COVID illness) OUT tonight.
3-1 sticks? https://t.co/etsoGByMW7 pic.twitter.com/cwWbTwhXos – 9:27 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Monty Williams went with his usual “we’ll see” when it comes to how the Suns will handle having only one big man (JaVale McGee) available but in a later answer noted that Jae Crowder, Cam Johnson and Ish Wainright can play some small-ball 5 in situations like this. – 9:10 PM
Monty Williams went with his usual “we’ll see” when it comes to how the Suns will handle having only one big man (JaVale McGee) available but in a later answer noted that Jae Crowder, Cam Johnson and Ish Wainright can play some small-ball 5 in situations like this. – 9:10 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Suns say no Devin Booker (hamstring) or Deandre Ayton (non-COVID illness) tonight against the Clippers.
More NBA from me: https://t.co/LGN9cVpeGP pic.twitter.com/nWDeAIIbnv – 9:07 PM
Suns say no Devin Booker (hamstring) or Deandre Ayton (non-COVID illness) tonight against the Clippers.
More NBA from me: https://t.co/LGN9cVpeGP pic.twitter.com/nWDeAIIbnv – 9:07 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Monty Williams is the latest head coach to praise Tyronn Lue and the Clippers for how they switch things up defensively on a game-to-game, quarter-to-quarter basis – 9:06 PM
Monty Williams is the latest head coach to praise Tyronn Lue and the Clippers for how they switch things up defensively on a game-to-game, quarter-to-quarter basis – 9:06 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Jae Crowder, Ish Wainright and Cam Johnson “can play the five,” says Monty Williams going into tonight’s game vs. #Clippers as he said #Suns will play small ball. – 9:06 PM
Jae Crowder, Ish Wainright and Cam Johnson “can play the five,” says Monty Williams going into tonight’s game vs. #Clippers as he said #Suns will play small ball. – 9:06 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Monty Williams says that Jae Crowder, Cameron Johnson, and Ish Wainright could play center tonight.
It’s gonna get weird, but then again, the WCF was weird too. – 9:04 PM
Monty Williams says that Jae Crowder, Cameron Johnson, and Ish Wainright could play center tonight.
It’s gonna get weird, but then again, the WCF was weird too. – 9:04 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIkoNBA
That was a very elite read from Christian Wood to Jae’Sean Tate in the opposite corner. EG with the heads up. – 9:02 PM
That was a very elite read from Christian Wood to Jae’Sean Tate in the opposite corner. EG with the heads up. – 9:02 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns will be without Deandre Ayton and Jalen Smith with non-COVID illness. – 9:01 PM
#Suns will be without Deandre Ayton and Jalen Smith with non-COVID illness. – 9:01 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Deandre Ayton and Jalen Smith are both out for Monty Williams’ Suns.
JaVale McGee is the only center left with Frank Kaminsky and Dario Saric on long term injury. – 9:01 PM
Deandre Ayton and Jalen Smith are both out for Monty Williams’ Suns.
JaVale McGee is the only center left with Frank Kaminsky and Dario Saric on long term injury. – 9:01 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Suns coach Monty Williams said Deandre Ayton out tonight vs Clippers – 9:00 PM
Suns coach Monty Williams said Deandre Ayton out tonight vs Clippers – 9:00 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Deandre Ayton and Jalen Smith are both out for the Suns, per Monty Williams – 9:00 PM
Deandre Ayton and Jalen Smith are both out for the Suns, per Monty Williams – 9:00 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Monty Williams says Deandre Ayton (non-COVID illness) is out tonight. Jalen Smith (non-COVID illness) is out as well. – 9:00 PM
Monty Williams says Deandre Ayton (non-COVID illness) is out tonight. Jalen Smith (non-COVID illness) is out as well. – 9:00 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Paul George was listed as doubtful for tonight’s game against the Suns and Ty Lue said he’s out. No Nic Batum, either. – 8:48 PM
Paul George was listed as doubtful for tonight’s game against the Suns and Ty Lue said he’s out. No Nic Batum, either. – 8:48 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Ty Lue said he didn’t know whether returning to the G League for reps was a consideration moving forward for Serge Ibaka, as his minutes have decreased. Said they didn’t talk about that. – 8:46 PM
Ty Lue said he didn’t know whether returning to the G League for reps was a consideration moving forward for Serge Ibaka, as his minutes have decreased. Said they didn’t talk about that. – 8:46 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
George and Batum out tonight. Same starters tonight as Saturday vs Magic (Jackson, Kennard, Mann, Morris, Zubac) – 8:40 PM
George and Batum out tonight. Same starters tonight as Saturday vs Magic (Jackson, Kennard, Mann, Morris, Zubac) – 8:40 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Clippers’ Paul George and Nicolas Batum are out for tonight’s game vs the Suns – 8:39 PM
Clippers’ Paul George and Nicolas Batum are out for tonight’s game vs the Suns – 8:39 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tyronn Lue said that he’s had undisclosed conversations with Serge Ibaka about not being in rotation. – 8:39 PM
Tyronn Lue said that he’s had undisclosed conversations with Serge Ibaka about not being in rotation. – 8:39 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Ty Lue on his recent convos with Serge Ibaka: “Keep that between us, we’ve had conversations and that’s about all” he’s gonna say. – 8:38 PM
Ty Lue on his recent convos with Serge Ibaka: “Keep that between us, we’ve had conversations and that’s about all” he’s gonna say. – 8:38 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Ty Lue and CP3 catching up pregame inside Staples. pic.twitter.com/EtytnapOQb – 8:37 PM
Ty Lue and CP3 catching up pregame inside Staples. pic.twitter.com/EtytnapOQb – 8:37 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Game night in Los Angeles. #Suns #Clippers pic.twitter.com/37WITDfDhN – 8:29 PM
Game night in Los Angeles. #Suns #Clippers pic.twitter.com/37WITDfDhN – 8:29 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Notorious Rams fan Mikal Bridges, FYI, predicted a 27-20 Rams win back on Friday. Said the squad is “getting there” and got better last week. – 8:16 PM
Notorious Rams fan Mikal Bridges, FYI, predicted a 27-20 Rams win back on Friday. Said the squad is “getting there” and got better last week. – 8:16 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
If I ever write another book the footnotes are gonna be 🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/QnBJXejPf5 – 8:13 PM
If I ever write another book the footnotes are gonna be 🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/QnBJXejPf5 – 8:13 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Met a Day 1 Twitter homie today with the incomparable @nilamadison! First Suns road trip is already a W pic.twitter.com/FrT0BzWqG0 – 8:01 PM
Met a Day 1 Twitter homie today with the incomparable @nilamadison! First Suns road trip is already a W pic.twitter.com/FrT0BzWqG0 – 8:01 PM
Jamie Hudson @JamieHudson_
Blazers Injury Report:
CJ McCollum (right lung pneumothorax) and Cody Zeller (right patellar fracture) are out for Tuesday’s game vs. Phoenix. – 7:58 PM
Blazers Injury Report:
CJ McCollum (right lung pneumothorax) and Cody Zeller (right patellar fracture) are out for Tuesday’s game vs. Phoenix. – 7:58 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
CJ McCollum (right lung pneumothorax) and Cody Zeller (right patellar fracture) are out for Tuesday’s game versus Phoenix. No update yet on how long either are expected to be out. – 7:48 PM
CJ McCollum (right lung pneumothorax) and Cody Zeller (right patellar fracture) are out for Tuesday’s game versus Phoenix. No update yet on how long either are expected to be out. – 7:48 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Four games starting with tonight.
This week’s @PayPal jersey lineup! pic.twitter.com/HtFtigorOR – 6:25 PM
Four games starting with tonight.
This week’s @PayPal jersey lineup! pic.twitter.com/HtFtigorOR – 6:25 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns All-Star Devin Booker working way back from hamstring injury with help from LightStim azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 6:15 PM
#Suns All-Star Devin Booker working way back from hamstring injury with help from LightStim azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 6:15 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns super fan @PHXMRORNG ‘blessed’ for role in ‘Family Dinner on #NBA Lane’ promo of Christmas games (w/#NBA75 promo video) https://t.co/4F5qLr8tWO via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/rl4vDKm9td – 5:34 PM
#Suns super fan @PHXMRORNG ‘blessed’ for role in ‘Family Dinner on #NBA Lane’ promo of Christmas games (w/#NBA75 promo video) https://t.co/4F5qLr8tWO via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/rl4vDKm9td – 5:34 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Just red lights, infrared. Penetrate the cells. It’s good for healing. It works for me. Some people feel it’s a myth.”
Devin Booker’s road back from hamstring injury includes time in LightStim bed.
Has one back home. One in LA.
Had one on road in #Suns postseason last year. pic.twitter.com/0rj2kvT4dr – 5:24 PM
“Just red lights, infrared. Penetrate the cells. It’s good for healing. It works for me. Some people feel it’s a myth.”
Devin Booker’s road back from hamstring injury includes time in LightStim bed.
Has one back home. One in LA.
Had one on road in #Suns postseason last year. pic.twitter.com/0rj2kvT4dr – 5:24 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
The Suns, Warriors, Jazz, Nets and Bucks earned top billing, but which team belongs in ESPN’s Top 5 power rankings that wasn’t there this week?
The 76ers?
The Lakers?
I’m thinking the Grizzlies… pic.twitter.com/kn8K1FKPDv – 4:47 PM
The Suns, Warriors, Jazz, Nets and Bucks earned top billing, but which team belongs in ESPN’s Top 5 power rankings that wasn’t there this week?
The 76ers?
The Lakers?
I’m thinking the Grizzlies… pic.twitter.com/kn8K1FKPDv – 4:47 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Last season, @SkyDigg4 provided a unique perspective on Suns broadcasts, leaning on her own experiences playing at an elite level.
The @PhoenixMercury All-Star returns to Suns broadcasts tomorrow night on @BALLYSPORTSAZ at 7:30PM!
READ MORE 👇 – 4:38 PM
Last season, @SkyDigg4 provided a unique perspective on Suns broadcasts, leaning on her own experiences playing at an elite level.
The @PhoenixMercury All-Star returns to Suns broadcasts tomorrow night on @BALLYSPORTSAZ at 7:30PM!
READ MORE 👇 – 4:38 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
🔊 SOUND ON
Mic’d up with the rook @BJ Boston! pic.twitter.com/uVet1dDBFf – 4:36 PM
🔊 SOUND ON
Mic’d up with the rook @BJ Boston! pic.twitter.com/uVet1dDBFf – 4:36 PM
