PHOENIX, November 11, 2026 — The Phoenix Suns delivered one of their most complete offensive performances of the young NBA season on Tuesday night, defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 133-110 after draining a season-high 22 three-pointers and receiving 81 points from their bench.
Phoenix controlled the game for long stretches at the Mortgage Matchup Center, building a 17-point halftime advantage before using a 22-9 run to open the third quarter and push the margin to 30. The Suns eventually won by 23 points, their largest victory margin of the season, while moving to 4-6. The Clippers fell to 2-8.
The result was driven by perimeter accuracy and the depth of Phoenix’s rotation. The Suns made 22 of 43 attempts from beyond the arc, converting 51.2% of their three-point shots. Los Angeles made 15 of 44, or 34.1%, leaving a substantial gap in one of the most important areas of the modern NBA game.
Jordan Goodwin Leads A Powerful Bench Performance
Jordan Goodwin was Phoenix’s leading scorer with 18 points, including six three-pointers, in just under 14 minutes of action. His contribution was especially valuable because he had missed the previous four games with a calf injury. Returning to the lineup, he gave the Suns immediate energy and an outside shooting threat that stretched the Clippers’ defence.
Luke Kennard added 14 points, while Jalen Green scored 13 and Collin Gillespie contributed 12. Devin Booker finished with 17 points, providing a steady presence without needing to carry the scoring load for long stretches. The spread of production allowed Phoenix to maintain its offensive rhythm even when the starters were rotated out.
The Suns’ 81 bench points were a season high. That total reflected more than one player getting hot: several reserves converted open looks, attacked gaps and helped Phoenix maintain pressure after the first unit established control. The performance also gave the coaching staff a useful example of how the team can generate offence when its main scorers are not required to dominate every possession.
Early Shooting And A Third-Quarter Surge Set The Tone
Phoenix established control in the first half, leading 64-47 at the break after a strong second-quarter shooting display. The Suns then opened the third quarter with a 22-9 burst that pushed the advantage to 30 points and left the Clippers chasing the game.
The home side’s ability to create clean perimeter attempts was central to the separation. Phoenix moved the ball quickly, punished defensive rotations and found several players capable of converting from deep. The Suns also won the rebounding battle 49-37, limiting the Clippers’ second-chance opportunities while creating additional possessions of their own.
With the lead firmly established, Phoenix was able to rest all five starters during the fourth quarter. That mattered in a season where teams are balancing a demanding schedule with the need to protect players from unnecessary workload. The margin also allowed the Suns to test their reserve combinations in a competitive game situation.
Clippers Struggle To Match Phoenix’s Perimeter Accuracy
Los Angeles had three players finish with 13 points: Darius Garland, Baba Miller and Rui Hachimura. The Clippers scored 110 points, but their 15-of-44 performance from three-point range was not enough to keep pace with Phoenix’s efficiency.
The visitors did produce 38 points in the fourth quarter, but much of that scoring came after the Suns had already built a decisive lead. By then, Phoenix had controlled the tempo, won the rebounding contest and created enough separation to prevent a late rally from changing the result.
The loss leaves the Clippers at 2-8, while the Suns improved to 4-6 and recorded their third victory in four games. The standings remain early-season snapshots, but the result gives Phoenix a positive response after its previous defeat to San Antonio.
What The Result Means For Phoenix
The performance offers the Suns an encouraging example of offensive balance. Booker remains a central creator, but the team was able to produce a large scoring total without requiring him to reach an unusually high individual total. Goodwin’s return and the contributions from Kennard, Green and Gillespie gave the rotation a wider range of scoring options.
However, one exceptional shooting night should not be treated as a guarantee of consistency. Making more than half of 43 three-point attempts is difficult to reproduce over a long season. Phoenix will need to maintain its ball movement, rebounding and defensive organisation on nights when the perimeter shots do not fall at the same rate.
For the Clippers, the immediate challenge is to improve defensive execution and avoid allowing opponents to build large leads before halftime. Their fourth-quarter scoring showed that they could still generate offence, but late production is less valuable when a game has already been shaped by an opponent’s dominant second and third quarters.
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The Suns’ victory was built on depth as much as shooting. Goodwin’s 18 points in limited minutes, Kennard’s efficient contribution and the production from Green and Gillespie gave Phoenix an offensive spread that made it difficult for Los Angeles to focus its defensive attention on Booker alone. That balance can become a meaningful advantage if the team sustains it across the season.
The 81 bench points are particularly important because they suggest Phoenix can remain competitive when its starters rest. A dependable second unit can help a team manage injuries, reduce fatigue and protect leads. Goodwin’s return also gives the Suns another perimeter option, although his workload and fitness will need to be managed after the calf problem that kept him out for four games.
For the Clippers, the defeat raises questions about their ability to defend the perimeter and respond when an opponent produces a sustained scoring run. Their 110 points were not a complete offensive collapse, but allowing 22 made three-pointers and losing the rebounding battle by 12 made a comeback difficult. The next step is not simply to score more; it is to prevent opponents from creating such a large advantage before the final period.
The wider lesson from the game is that modern NBA contests can turn quickly when a team combines accurate three-point shooting with strong bench production. Phoenix has reason to take confidence from the result, but consistency over the next several games will show whether this was a one-night surge or the beginning of a more reliable offensive pattern.
Sources And Further Reading
- Reuters — Suns rain down 3-pointers on Clippers, cruise to easy win (November 11, 2026)
- NBA.com — Game Recap: Suns 133, Clippers 110 (November 10, 2026)
- NBA.com — Los Angeles Clippers at Phoenix Suns, game summary (November 10, 2026)
- LA Clippers — Official game details against the Phoenix Suns (November 10, 2026)
- Phoenix Suns — Official game details against the Los Angeles Clippers (November 10, 2026)
- Land of Basketball — Clippers vs. Suns box score and player statistics (November 10, 2026)