The Clippers bounced back from their season-opening loss with! a 129-102 win over the Phoenix Suns, led by James Harden's 30 points.
Kawhi Leonard added 27 points, and a defensive-minded bench group helped the Clippers take control.
The team had previously struggled against a similar opponent, the Utah Jazz, but found their footing this time around.
The Clippers had been in this situation before, facing an opponent that plays hard and possesses an in-your-face mentality.
The Clippers dealt with a similar scenario just two nights earlier, but this time they were prepared and put away the Suns.
Author's summary: Clippers rebound with a 129-102 win over Suns.