
Los Angeles Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. (55) leaps to the basket for a dunk against Phoenix Suns center Nick Richards (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue shouts instructions to his players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) drives to the basket against Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, right, battles Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale, left, for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. (55) dunks against Phoenix Suns center Nick Richards (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer, left, talks with Suns center Nick Richards (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)