Our Featured Game Of The Day

Monday, January 8th, 2024. Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles

Previously For Both Teams:

Los Angeles Clippers Played The Lakers
Phoenix Suns Played The Grizzlies

The Los Angeles Clippers are back in their winning ways after defeating the Phoenix Suns despite Booker, Durant, and Beal all playing. The game ended in a blowout, 138-111.

Paul George and KD trading buckets in DTLA 🍿 pic.twitter.com/axg1fseS0Q

— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 9, 2024

The Clippers maintain their fourth-seed position in the West while the Suns barely hang on to the ninth spot.

They look like the plays from the And 1 Mixtape tours that didn't make the VHS. https://t.co/H7n3MnNLxw

— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) January 9, 2024

Player Ratings And The Star Player

Los Angeles Clippers (23- 13)

Paul George 8/10 Rating

Paul George led the Clippers in scoring, tallying 25 points in 10-of-19 shooting. He also added seven rebounds in the process.

Ivica Zubac 8/10 Rating

Ivica Zubac had an efficient game against the Suns, recording 19 points in 8-of-9 shooting. He also added eight rebounds and three assists.

Kawhi Leonard 7.5/10 Rating

Kawhi Leonard had a relatively quiet game offensively but stepped up defensively. He finished with 17 points, three rebounds, two assists, and five steals.

Phoenix Suns (19 – 18)

Kevin Durant 8.5/10 Rating

Kevin Durant recorded another 30-point game, scoring from 10-of-17 shooting. He also added seven rebounds and two assists.

Devin Booker 8/10 Rating

Devin Booker has been the Sun’s primary ballhandler, besides his scoring. He finished the game with 20 points and five assists (six turnovers).

Bradley Beal 7/10 Rating

Bradley Beal has been inconsistent since joining the Suns’ duo of Durant and Booker. In this game, he finished with 15 points.

STAR PLAYER: James Harden 9.5/10 rating

James Harden has been on fire recently, as he finished with an efficient double-double with 19 points from 6-of-8 shooting, ten assists, and seven rebounds.