On November 1st, the NBA regular season continued with the Clippers losing to the Suns at home 119-125, suffering their second consecutive defeat.
In this game, the Clippers started strong, with Harden leading the team to take control of the game and gradually pull away. They led by 17 points in the first quarter. The Clippers maintained their lead throughout the first half, but the Suns heated up in the second half, hitting all of their first 15 shots to tie the game. In the fourth quarter, the Clippers struggled offensively, while the Suns extended their lead, and O’Neal’s three-pointer sealed the win.
The Clippers had a 21-point lead at one point, and it seemed like they would secure their first victory in their new home arena. However, they were dramatically overturned in the second half, suffering their third consecutive home loss without a win. Harden had an excellent performance, recording a triple-double with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 13 assists, including 10 points in the fourth quarter. Unfortunately, the Suns’ hot shooting in the second half proved too much for the Clippers. This game also marked Harden’s 26,000th career point, but he couldn’t help his team secure the win.
Additionally, Zubac contributed 22 points and 12 rebounds, and Powell scored 23 points, but it wasn’t enough to bring the first win to their new home arena.
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