NBA: Kawhi Leonard Shines As Los Angeles Clippers Thrash Phoenix Suns 117-93

Kawhi Leonard scored 25 points and the Los Angeles Clippers, playing without James Harden, routed the Phoenix Suns 117-93 in the NBA on Monday (February 2, 2026). Leonard, who was left off the Western Conference All-Star reserves announced earlier, had eight rebounds as well as his 27th consecutive game with 20 or more points. Ivica Zubac had 20 rebounds as the Clippers bounced back from a loss at Denver and dominated the inside, outrebounding Phoenix 63-35 and outscoring the Suns 64-18 in the paint.

Updated on: 3 February 2026 10:17 am

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Los Angeles Clippers guard Jordan Miller (22) celebrates a 3-pointer against the Phoenix Suns with Clippers center Brook Lopez during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Phoenix. | Photo: AP/Ross D. Franklin

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Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum, left, tips the ball away from Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Phoenix. | Photo: AP/Ross D. Franklin

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Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac, left, goes up for a shot against Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Phoenix. | Photo: AP/Ross D. Franklin

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Los Angeles Clippers guard Jordan Miller, center, is fouled by Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8) as Suns forward Oso Ighodaro, back left, defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Phoenix. | Photo: AP/Ross D. Franklin

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Los Angeles Clippers forward John Collins, right, is fouled by Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Phoenix. | Photo: AP/Ross D. Franklin

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Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams, right, blocks a shot by Los Angeles Clippers forward John Collins, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Phoenix. | Photo: AP/Ross D. Franklin

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Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin celebrates a defensive stop against the Los Angeles Clippers with fans during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Phoenix. | Photo: AP/Ross D. Franklin

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Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (15) and Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac battle for a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Phoenix. | Photo: AP/Ross D. Franklin

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Los Angeles Clippers forward John Collins, second from right, dunks as Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale, left, Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) and Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) look on during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Phoenix. | Photo: AP/Ross D. Franklin

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Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn, left, battles with Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen, right, for a loose ball as Clippers forward John Collins (20) looks for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Phoenix. | Photo: AP/Ross D. Franklin

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Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard looks for a foul to be called by officials during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in Phoenix. | Photo: AP/Ross D. Franklin