Devin Booker scores 26 and the Suns survive a late scare to beat the Clippers 111-109

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) drives to the basket against Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Phoenix.

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) drives to the basket against Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)


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PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 26 points, Kevin Durant added 24 and the surging Phoenix Suns survived a late scare for a 111-109 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. The Suns had a 103-90 lead with 5:06 left after Durant's 3-pointer, but the Clippers went on a late 10-0 run, cutting the deficit to 107-106 on Norman Powell's short jumper with 40.4 seconds left. Phoenix's Grayson Allen made two free throws with 10 seconds left for a 111-107 advantage, which was enough to close out the win. The Clippers were led by Ivica Zubac's 25 points and 16 rebounds. James Harden added 24 points and 10 assists while Powell scored 23.

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