LA Clippers big man Ivica Zubac is beyond frustrated after multiple and-one calls were missed by refs against the Phoenix Suns.

The LA Clippers faced off against the Phoenix Suns on Monday night in one of the most important games of the season for both teams. It seemed like LA was going

Devin Booker scored a game-high 26 points, Kevin Durant dropped 24 and Grayson Allen contributed 18 off the bench to lead the Suns to a third straight victory. Tyus Jones scored 17 as he and Booker each hit five 3s.

Ivica Zubac, James Harden and Norman Powell again lead the Clippers, who use a 10-0 surge to pull within one point with 40.4 seconds left, but the Suns hold on for a 111-109 win.

The Phoenix Suns are sending rookie big Oso Ighodaro to their G League team, the Valley Suns, the team posted on X Tuesday afternoon. Ighodaro is averaging 3.8 points on 55.8% shooting and 3.5 rebounds in 22 games this season.

PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns have now won three straight and nine of their last 12 after picking up a 111-109 home victory over the Los Angeles Clippers Monday night. Phoenix tied a season high in 3-pointers in the game with 22, shooting 46.8% from deep.

Ivica Zubac, James Harden and Norman Powell again ... Clippers guard James Harden drives to the basket as Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal defends during the first half on Monday night in Phoenix.

PHOENIX — The Clippers staged a late rally ... Powell’s long heave at the buzzer was way off. Ivica Zubac had 25 points (12-of-17 shooting from the field) and 16 rebounds to lead the Clippers.

Victor Wembanyama has had trouble adapting to NBA officiating, feeling unfairly treated by referees, especially after a rough encounter with Ivica Zub

Kawhi Leonard is back, and even though he's still rounding into form, his return has been transformative for the Los Angeles Clippers. It's been a small sample size, but early signs indicate the presence of the two-time Finals MVP entrenches the team among the Western Conference elites.

The month of January has not been kind to yours truly when it comes to betting the NBA, but Friday offers a chance to close out the month strong with plenty of