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Devin Booker - Struggles with turnovers in loss Booker chipped in 20 points (8-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and five assists in 34 minutes during Monday's 138-111 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Booker had an efficient shooting performance and reached the 20-point mark for the 17th time in his past 18 games, but his overall output was subpar by his standards. The point guard failed to record a rebound for the second straight game, didn't notch any defensive stats and recorded more turnovers (six) than assists (five). Not coincidentally, he finished with a team-worst negative-31 plus-minus. Of course, Booker is bound to be much better most times he takes the court, and his per-game averages of 26.1 points, 7.8 dimes, 4.0 boards and 2.1 triples this season have been excellent.

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Kevin Durant - Registers 30 points in loss Durant logged 30 points (10-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one block in 35 minutes during Monday's 138-111 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Durant did much of his damage in the first half, when he posted 20 points on 7-for-11 shooting. The star forward couldn't quite keep up with that production after halftime, though that was largely due to his shot volume dropping. Durant nonetheless recorded his 15th game of at least 30 points on the season, and he ranks fifth in the NBA with 29.6 points per contest.

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Clippers Take Down Suns | LA Clippers

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Clippers pull away in fourth quarter to blow out Suns Paul George scored 25 points, James Harden added 19 points with 10 assists and the Los Angeles Clippers got back on track Monday with a 138-...

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Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers - Full Game Highlights | January 8, 2024 | 2023-24 Season

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SUNS at CLIPPERS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | January 8, 2024

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Clippers rout Suns 138-111 for 2nd time in 5 days behind George and Zubac

Paul George scored 25 points, Ivica Zubac added 19 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Suns 138-111 for the second time in five days

JANUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LA Clippers vs. Phoenix Suns Updated Injury Report The Clippers and Suns will be almost all the way healthy for this game

JANUARY 9 • KANSASCITY.COM

Udoka Azubuike - Ruled out Monday Azubuike (illness) is inactive Monday against the Clippers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Azubuike will miss Monday's contest due to an undisclosed illness, but he's coming off back-to-back DNP-CD's regardless. He'll now have two full days to heal prior to facing the Lakers on Thursday.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Durant - Good to go Monday Durant (hamstring) is good to go for Monday's game against the Clippers, ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk reports.

Impact No surprise here, as Durant was carrying a probable tag prior to this update. Considering Durant played 36 minutes Sunday night, his hamstring must've responded well to his return to action.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Gordon - Active Monday Gordon (knee) will play Monday versus the Clippers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Gordon will officially return from a two-game absence due to right knee soreness. Grayson Allen has cooked over that span, burying 13 of 22 three-point attempts, but Gordon will will likely return to a 20-25 minute role off the bench.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Durant's Status vs. LA Clippers Revealed The Phoenix Suns have released their injury report vs. the LA Clippers

JANUARY 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kevin Durant's Status vs. LA Clippers Revealed The Phoenix Suns have released their injury report vs. the LA Clippers

JANUARY 8 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Udoka Azubuike - Unlikely to play Monday Azubuike is doubtful for Monday's game against the Clippers due to an illness.

Impact Azubuike hasn't been part of the Suns' rotation this year, but he's unlikely to be able to suit up Monday. His status shouldn't impact much against the Clippers.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Nassir Little - Will not play Monday Little (knee) will not appear in Monday's game against the Clippers, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com.

Impact Little will now miss his seventh straight game due to his knee injury. While he is sidelined, expect Grayson Allen, Josh Okogie and Keita Bates-Diop to see an increase in their respective workloads.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Bol Bol - Ruled out Monday Bol (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Clippers, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact This will mark Bol's second consecutive missed game due to a right ankle sprain. He stepped up in Kevin Durant's (hamstring) three-game absence, averaging 9.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.3 steals and 0.3 blocks over 16.3 minutes, but will now be forced out until he is healthy again. Bol's next chance to suit up will come Thursday against the Clippers.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Gordon - Likely to play Monday Gordon (knee) is probable for Monday's game against the Clippers, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Gordon has missed the last two games due to a right knee injury, but he'll likely be able to return to action for the second half of the back-to-back set. He's come off the bench in his last four appearances, averaging 12.3 points and 2.8 rebounds in 27.8 minutes per game.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Durant - Listed as probable Durant (hamstring) is probable for Monday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Durant returned to action Sunday following a three-game absence due to a hamstring injury, posting 23 points (11-23 FG), 10 rebounds and five assists in 36 minutes. He was reportedly going to have his playing time limited during his return, but that wasn't the case. Surprisingly, the veteran superstar is expected to suit up again for the second night of Phoneix's back-to-back set, but the Suns may keep a closer eye on his playing time Monday.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Okogie - Scores six in defeat Okogie chipped in six points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, two assists and two steals across 14 minutes during Sunday's 121-115 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Okogie played double-digit minutes off the bench for a fourth consecutive matchup Sunday and managed to contribute in multiple areas during the loss. Across his last four appearances, he's averaged 5.3 points and 2.5 assists in 18.0 minutes per game. While Okogie's recent uptick in playing time has been encouraging, he could see his minutes decrease once Eric Gordon (knee), Nassir Little (knee) and Bol Bol (ankle) are healthy.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Eubanks - Efficient as reserve Eubanks posted eight points (2-3 FG, 4-5 FT) and seven rebounds across 13 minutes during Sunday's 121-115 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Although Eubanks played just 13 minutes during Sunday's matchup, he matched his second-highest rebound total of the season and made an impact on the scoreboard. He's been an inconsistent part of the rotation to begin the calendar year, averaging 5.0 points and 3.5 rebounds in 11.3 minutes per game over his last four outings.

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Jusuf Nurkic - Hauls in 19 rebounds Nurkic finished Sunday's 121-115 loss to the Grizzlies with 18 points (8-17 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 19 rebounds, five assists and one block over 32 minutes.

Impact Nurkic posted single-digit scoring and rebound totals in his last two appearances, but he bounced back with a strong double-double during Sunday's defeat. Despite his recent cold stretch, the 29-year-old has secured double-digit boards in nine of his last 12 outings and has averaged 14.2 points 13.0 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 28.0 minutes per game across that span.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Durant - Faces no limits in return Durant (hamstring) played 36 minutes in Sunday's 121-115 loss to the Grizzlies, finishing with 23 points (11-23 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists and one block.

Impact Though head coach Frank Vogel told Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic prior to Sunday's contest that Durant would be on a playing-time restriction, the veteran forward finished roughly in line with his season-long average of 37.1 minutes per game in his return from a three-game absence due to the hamstring strain. Durant turned in a relatively standard line and didn't appear to be hampered by the hamstring during his time on the court, though the Suns could nonetheless exercise caution with the 35-year-old and hold him out for the second leg of the back-to-back set Monday versus the Clippers. The Suns have yet to formally clarify Durant's status for that game.

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Suns, Clippers look to rebound from disappointing outings The Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers will look to leave a pair of disappointing defeats behind them when the Western Conference rivals...

JANUARY 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kevin McHale to Appear at Star-Studded Farewell Event Last month, Goran Dragic announced his retirement from professional basketball. Throughout his career, Dragic played for the Phoenix Suns, M...

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