Suns Edge Clippers 111-109, Extend Winning Streak to Nine

The Phoenix Suns edged out the Los Angeles Clippers with a close 111-109 victory on Monday night, marking their third consecutive win and ninth in their last 12 games. Despite leading comfortably at one point, the Suns faced a late surge from the Clippers, who cut the deficit to just one point before Grayson Allen's clutch free throws sealed the win. Devin Booker led the Suns with 26 points, while Kevin Durant added 24 and Grayson Allen contributed 18 points off the bench. The Suns displayed impressive shooting, tying their season high with 22 three-pointers at a 46.8% clip. Ivica Zubac starred for the Clippers with 25 points and 16 rebounds, while James Harden and Norman Powell added 24 and 23 points, respectively. The Clippers fought back from a 13-point halftime deficit but ultimately fell short despite their late-game efforts.