The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the host Phoenix Suns, 105-92, at Footprint Center on Tuesday.

Los Angeles led 35-4 after the opening 10 minutes of this game, but it got close in the second half. Phoenix fought all the way back to a seven-point margin in the fourth quarter but could never overcome that massive deficit. The Clippers shot 47 percent from the field and 46 percent from three-point range while holding the Suns to 34 percent from the field and 23 percent from long range. Los Angeles also out-rebounded Phoenix, 65-44, while out-assisting them, 28-17.

The Clippers (51-28) were led by Paul George, providing 23 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Ivica Zubac amassed 17 points, 13 rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Terance Mann totaled 17 points and 10 boards, while Russell Westbrook collected 16 points, 15 rebounds, 15 assists and two steals. Amir Coffey led the bench with 13 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals.

The Suns (46-33) were led by Kevin Durant, compiling 21 points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals. Bradley Beal had 19 points, seven rebounds, three assists and five blocks. Devin Booker missed 10 of his 11 shots to finish with 12 points, three rebounds, five assists and two steals. Royce O'Neale led the bench with 10 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and two steals.

These teams will actually have a rematch in Phoenix on Wednesday.