What happened: Phoenix closed the first quarter on a 13-0 run and opened a second blitz with an 11-0 burst in the middle of the third. The Clippers went from up 2 to down 11, then from down 19 to down 30 with six minutes left. They lost 133-110 at Phoenix.
Why it matters: The defeat leaves the Clippers 2-8 through 10 games in 2026-27, and they had scored 139 against New Orleans in their previous win. Both Phoenix runs came inside the first 30 minutes, and L.A. never recovered.
By the numbers: Runs: Phoenix 13-0 over the last 3 minutes of the first quarter; Phoenix 11-0 over the second 3 minutes of the third. Clippers: 2-8, seed 13 in the West, one-game losing streak.
What to watch: The Clippers try to avoid a second straight loss in their next game.