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2mo ago

Suns Rally from 23-Point Deficit to Defeat Clippers 119-117

Kevin Durant and Collin Gillespie lead a massive fourth-quarter comeback to revive Phoenix's playoff hopes.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant shields the ball from Clippers guard Bogdan Bogdanovic during the first half on Tuesday night in Phoenix. Durant scored 19 of his team-high 34 points in the fourth quarter as the Suns erased a 19-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Clippers, 119-117. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Overview

  • The Phoenix Suns overcame a 23-point deficit late in the third quarter, outscoring the Clippers 43-22 in the fourth quarter to secure a 119-117 victory.
  • Kevin Durant led the Suns with 34 points, including a critical 29-point fourth-quarter collaboration with backup guard Collin Gillespie, who contributed 10 points off the bench.
  • Ivica Zubac achieved a career-high 35 points and 10 rebounds for the Clippers, but the team suffered its sixth loss in seven games, jeopardizing its playoff position.
  • James Harden and Kawhi Leonard each scored 21 points for the Clippers, but a missed opportunity to tie the game in the final seconds sealed their defeat.
  • The Suns' victory marked their fourth win in 15 games and completed a season sweep of the Clippers, rekindling hopes of a late-season playoff push.