The Clippers bounced back from an ugly season-opening loss with a 129-102 win over the Phoenix Suns, thanks to James Harden's 30 points and a strong defensive performance from the bench.
Kawhi Leonard added 27 points to help the Clippers take control of the game after some initial missteps.
The Clippers had faced a similar challenge just two nights earlier against the Utah Jazz, but this time they found their footing and avoided a repeat of their previous mistake.
The Clippers were not going to make that mistake again.
The win marked a successful home opener for the Clippers at the Intuit Dome.
Author's summary: Clippers win home opener 129-102 against Suns.