Royce O'Neale steps up as starter, defending James Harden in Suns win over Clippers
Phoenix Suns' Royce O'Neale had 11 points and the team-high four steals as a starter in their 111-109 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday.
Kevin Durant’s honest message to James Harden after the Suns beat the Clippers
Kevin Durant's Heartfelt James Harden Statement After Clippers-Suns
The Phoenix Suns defeated the LA Clippers on Monday night at Footprint Center, taking a 2-0 lead in the season series. This game featured each team’s top stars,
Kevin Durant Makes Loud James Harden Statement
Harden currently occupies the second spot on the NBA 's list for all-time made 3-point shots. After accomplishing the feat, the former MVP made sure to shout out two players with whom his NBA journey started, Durant and Russell Westbrook.
James Harden moves to No. 13 all-time in assists
James Harden has passed Rod Strickland in assists and is No. 13 all-time now. Yes, he’s higher in assists than in scoring. Also: Stephen Curry moved ahead of Ray Allen for No.
Clippers’ late rally falls short in loss to Suns
Ivica Zubac, James Harden and Norman Powell again lead the Clippers, who use a 10-0 surge to pull within one point with 40.4 seconds left, but the Suns hold on for a 111-109 win.
UPDATE: Kevin Durant's Injury Status For Timberwolves-Suns Game
For the game, the Suns could be without their best player, as 2014 MVP Kevin Durant is on the injury report. Durant is averaging 27.1 points, 6.4 assists, 4.1 assists and 1.3 blocks per contest while shooting 52.3% from the field and 39.8% from the three-point range in 35 games.
Suns-Clippers live updates: Phoenix seeks 3rd straight win vs. Harden, LA
Led by Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, the Western Conference's eighth-place Suns have played well in January, winning seven of their last nine, and are 8-4 overall this month. The Clippers are sixth in the West standings, led by veteran stars James Harden and Kawhi Leonard, plus their top scorer this season Norman Powell.
Devin Booker scores 26 and the Suns survive a late scare to beat the Clippers 111-109
Devin Booker scored 26 points, Kevin Durant added 24 and the surging Phoenix Suns survived a late scare for a 111-109 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night.
What we learned: Surging Suns keep sticking with 3s in edging Clippers
Up 13 points with 5:08 remaining in the fourth, the Suns yielded a 16-4 run to make the difference one with 40.4 seconds left. Then Bradley Beal drew a foul on a baseline drive the Clippers challenged and lost, after the review showed James Harden made lower body contact on the play.
The Whiteboard: Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers are just getting started
Kawhi Leonard is back, and even though he's still rounding into form, his return has been transformative for the Los Angeles Clippers. It's been a small sample size, but early signs indicate the presence of the two-time Finals MVP entrenches the team among the Western Conference elites.
Tyronn Lue admits it has been challenging finding consistent lineups with Kawhi Leonard's minute restriction
Tyronn Lue acknowledges that reintegrating Kawhi Leonard, who now has a 28-minute restriction in four quarters, has made it challenging on establishing consistent lineups and effective
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