The Los Angeles Clippers (40) held off thePhoenix Suns (2 - 2) on Monday en route to a 102 - 96 victory. Although Phoenix shot only 36 percent as a team, they managed to keep the game close down to the final minutes, but ultimately could not hold off the powerful Clippers. Blake Griffin continued his excellent start to the season by scoring 22 points on 8 - for - 15 shooting and grabbing 10 rebounds. Coach Doc Rivers spread the minutes around in this one, as nine players clocked in 14 minutes or more. Wesley Johnson who played only 14 minutes, but was very efficient with nine points on 4 - of - 5 shooting and three rebounds. Josh Smith provided some spark off the bench with seven points, five rebounds, three assists, and one block. Phoenix gave a good effort on Monday night, but a few instances of poor shot selection and not enough defensive muscle spelled their demise. The Suns had five players scoring double digits, including Markieff Morris with 19 points and eight rebounds, Brandon Knight with 12 points and eight assists, and Eric Bledsoe with 16 points, seven assists, four rebounds, and two steals. Tyson Chander made his presence felt and did what Phoenix brought him there to do by grabbing 17 rebounds and scoring 14 points on 7 - of - 10 shooting. Next up for the Clippers is a tough match in Golden State on Wednesday, when both teams will be looking to stay undefeated. The Suns will also be back in action on Wednesday as they host Sacramento.
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