The Phoenix Suns had one of the most embarrassing first-half performances in franchise history in a game they needed to win desperately. They did their best to fight back, but it was far too little too late.
The Clippers were without Kawhi Leonard and James Harden. The Suns needed the win to solidify their spot in the standings as they look to avoid the play-in. It did not matter. The urgency was not there until the game was already decided.
Phoenix won the third quarter by 17 points and made things interesting, but ultimately it was over as soon as they were down by 37 points.