IVICA ZUBAC NEWS

Harden's 24 points lead Clippers over Magic 104-93, extending LA's home winning streak to 6

James Harden scored 24 points and the Los Angeles Clippers won their sixth game in a row at their new arena, beating the Orlando Magic 104-93

1 HOUR AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pulls down 17 boards Monday Zubac recorded eight points (3-8 FG, 2-2 FT), 17 rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals across 36 minutes during Monday's 102-99 win over the Warriors.

Impact Zubac didn't look at his best when shooting the rock, but the big man was impressive as a rebounder and dominated the glass on the defensive end. This was Zubac's third straight game, and sixth in his last seventh, with at least 10 rebounds. He's averaging 12.4 boards, and 15.3 points, per game this season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Powell scores 23 points and the Clippers hold off the Warriors 102-99

Norman Powell scored 23 points and the Los Angeles Clippers held off the Golden State Warriors 102-99 to win their fifth in a row at home

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bounces back in win Sunday Zubac chipped in 22 points (11-17 FG, 0-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 33 minutes during Sunday's 116-105 victory over Utah.

Impact Zubac was coming off a few subpar performances, at least compared to the numbers he was delivering in the early stages of the season, but he bounced back admirably in this 11-point win for the Clippers. Zubac took full advantage of his physical advantage compared to John Collins and dominated the paint on both ends of the court, resulting in his fifth double-double across nine November appearances. He's averaging 14.0 points, 11.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.4 blocks per game in the current month.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Golden State plays Los Angeles on 3-game win streak

Golden State will attempt to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory over Los Angeles

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Harden passes Allen for No. 2 spot on NBA's 3-point list, Clippers beat Jazz 116-105

James Harden moved into second place on the NBA’s career 3-point list and had 20 points and 11 assists to help the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Utah Jazz 116-105 on Sunday night t...

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Double-double streak snapped Zubac chipped in eight points (4-8 FG, 0-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 111-103 loss to the Rockets.

Impact Zubac ended his three-game double-double streak, as well as his stretch of five consecutive appearances scoring in double digits, in this loss. This was Zubac's worst outing of the season from a statistical perspective, but fantasy managers shouldn't be concerned with one off night. The big man has been very productive for the Clippers and has embraced the bigger responsibility on both ends of the court with Kawhi Leonard (knee) sidelined. Zubac is averaging 14.0 points and 11.6 rebounds per game in seven appearances since the beginning of November.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Houston faces Los Angeles, seeks 5th straight home win

Houston is looking to extend its four-game home win streak with a victory against Los Angeles

NOVEMBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nabs double-double in defeat Zubac had 22 points (9-12 FG, 4-6 FT), 14 rebounds and three blocks across 34 minutes during Monday's 134-128 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Despite the Thunder's tallest player in the starting five standing at 6-foot-6, Zubac was extremely quiet in the first half, during which he posted only four points on two attempts while being swarmed in the paint. However, the big man was electric in the second half, and he finished as the club's second-leading scorer behind Norman Powell (31). Zubac's efficiency and ability to rack up rebounds has made him a top option in fantasy formats, and he has totaled seven double-doubles through 11 regular-season appearances.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander scores career-high 45 as Thunder beat Clippers in first game without Holmgren

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 45 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles Clippers 134-128 in their first game this season without Chet Holmgren

NOVEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sixth double-double of season Zubac ended with 14 points (7-12 FG), 12 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two steals across 38 minutes during Saturday's 105-103 win over the Raptors.

Impact Understandably, Zubac's numbers have regressed a bit following an impressive start to the season that saw him score at least 20 points in four of his first five appearances. He hasn't reached the 20-point mark in five games in November, but he remains a productive two-way player with three double-doubles in that span -- and six overall across 10 games in 2024-25.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Harden, Powell score 24 points apiece as the Clippers hold off the Raptors 105-103

James Harden had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Norman Powell added 24 points and the Los Angeles Clippers barely hung on to beat the Toronto Raptors 105-103 for their fourth straight...

NOVEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fifth double-double Friday Zubac contributed 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 FT), 15 rebounds, five assists and two blocks over 37 minutes during Friday's 107-98 victory over Sacramento.

Impact The 27-year-old center has five double-doubles in nine games to begin the season, and Zubic has pulled down double-digit boards in two other contests. He's en route to a breakout campaign, averaging career highs in points (16.7), rebounds (12.8) and assists (3.0) while chipping in 1.5 combined steals and blocks a game.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Flirts with double-double in win Zubac ended with 15 points (7-9 FG, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 110-98 victory over the 76ers.

Impact Zubac continues to carry a heavy load for the Clippers, who have a shortage of big men to provide support inside. Kai Jones is a developmental player who can't provide consistent relief, and it's a potential issue since Zubac isn't accustomed to playing 30-plus minutes every night. He'll remain a dependable fantasy option as long as he can stay healthy.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Another double-double Zubac provided 17 points (6-17 FG, 5-5 FT), 13 rebounds and four assists over 37 minutes during Monday's 113-104 victory over the Spurs.

Impact Zubac continues to produce at a high level on both ends of the court for the Clippers. The big man, who's enjoying the best start to a season in his nine-year career, has racked up four double-doubles over his last six appearances, putting up 16.8 points and 13.7 rebounds per game in that span.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ivica Zubac understands that getting wins this season won't be as easy as previous campaigns The Clippers’ way isn’t always easy, said Zu.

NOVEMBER 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Clippers overcome 26-point deficit for their 1st victory at Intuit Dome

The Los Angeles Clippers have a history of making things hard on themselves

NOVEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Powell scores 23, Clippers rally from 26-point deficit to beat Spurs 113-104

Norman Powell scored 23 points, Amir Coffey added 21 and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied from an early 26-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 113-104 Monday night for th...

NOVEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles on offense Saturday Zubac had nine points (4-10 FG, 1-5 FT), 12 rebounds, one block and one steal over 28 minutes during Saturday's 105-92 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact Zubac has scored in single digits in two of his last three appearances, and even though this was a subpar outing for the big man, the fact that he's scored at least 20 points in four of his six games is noteworthy. The big man is enjoying more responsibility on offense with Kawhi Leonard (knee) sidelined, but he's been up to the challenge. He's averaging 17.5 points and 13.0 rebounds per game to open the campaign. Additionally, this was his fifth consecutive game with double-digit rebounds.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back with double-double Zubac had 22 points (9-10 FG, 4-5 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 36 minutes during Thursday's 125-119 loss to the Suns.

Impact The difference for Zubac is significant when Kai Jones doesn't contribute, but the veteran center is in for a long season if he is forced to carry such a heavy load. Zubac is far more accustomed to 25 minutes on the floor, and the lack of support should be a cause of concern for managers who depend on his production. He's handling the extra burden fine so far, but reduced minutes in back-to-back games should be expected.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Bleacher Report predicts that Ivica Zubac might win the Most Improved Player award "Big Zu" has leaped role player to star on the Clippers early this season.

OCTOBER 31 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Slight regression in loss Zubac supplied six points (2-7 FG, 2-6 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 106-105 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact Although Zubac recorded 12 rebonds, his scoring took a bit of a dip after a strong start to the season. Kai Jones was able to log more time in this game, which changes Zubac's outlook to a degree. The team is still shallow at the position, but competition from the second unit is increasing, and Zubac is unaccustomed to logging 30-plus minutes every night.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Ivica Zubac reflects on his bond with belove late mentor Dejan Milojevic Zubac fondly recalled his memories and the unforgettable impact that his late mentor had on him after the Clippers played the Warriors last...

OCTOBER 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ivica Zubac's continued improvement is making an impact for Clippers The 7-foot center has become a double-double machine in helping the Clippers open the season with a 2-1 record before hosting Portland on We...

OCTOBER 29 • LATIMES.COM

Extends 20-point streak Zubac registered 23 points (10-19 FG, 3-4 FT), 18 rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals across 38 minutes during Sunday's 112-104 win over Golden State.

Impact Zubac has been one of the most surprising performers to start the 2024-25 season. The big man has embraced a bigger role on offense and has taken full advantage of the opportunity, scoring at least 20 points in each of his first three games -- something he'd previously never achieved in his career. It wouldn't be a stretch to see Zubac as one of the Clippers' main offensive weapons right now, and even though his numbers will eventually regress, he's making a big impact as a two-way threat for Los Angeles.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE