The LA Clippers vs Phoenix Suns match player stats through three quarters paint a picture of Clippers control, with Los Angeles holding a 76-66 lead at the Footprint Center in Phoenix on February 1, 2026.

Leonard Leads a Balanced Clippers Attack

Kawhi Leonard led all scorers with 21 points on 7-of-16 shooting from the field, adding 6-of-9 from the free-throw line and 3 assists in just 22 minutes.

His efficiency helped set the tone for a Clippers offense that shot 54 percent from the field through three quarters.

Ivica Zubac was dominant on the glass, pulling down 14 defensive rebounds while converting all 4 of his field goal attempts for 8 points.

His presence in the paint created second-chance problems that Phoenix struggled to contain.

Kobe Sanders added 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting, showing poise in a starting role with James Harden sidelined due to a personal matter.

The Clippers were without Harden, TyTy Washington Jr., Derrick Jones Jr. and Bradley Beal, making the lead all the more impressive.

Allen Fights to Keep Suns in It

Grayson Allen was Phoenix’s primary offensive option, tallying 19 points on 6-of-16 shooting with 5 assists.

He hit multiple key three-pointers to prevent the Clippers from fully pulling clear.

The Suns shot just 34 percent from the field, a stark contrast to Los Angeles’s 54 percent.

Phoenix also had only 2 turnovers compared to 12 for the Clippers, yet still found themselves trailing by double digits.

Devin Booker and Jalen Green were both ruled out with ankle and hip injuries respectively, stripping Phoenix of considerable firepower.

Mark Williams provided energy inside with 6 rebounds and 4 assists while Dillon Brooks led a frustrating night with 14 points on 5-of-17 shooting.

Team Stats Comparison (Through 3 Quarters)

StatLA ClippersPhoenix Suns
Points7666
FG%54% (28-52)34% (23-67)
3PT%31% (4-13)45% (15-33)
FT%59% (13-22)50% (5-10)
Rebounds4126
Turnovers122
Largest Lead143
Time Leading75%10%

Key Player Stats: LA Clippers (Through 3 Quarters)

PlayerPTSFG3PTREBASTPF
Kawhi Leonard217-163
Kobe Sanders125-8223
Ivica Zubac84-41411
Jordan Miller42-3101
Nicolas Batum00-1311
Brook Lopez00-1011

Key Player Stats: Phoenix Suns (Through 3 Quarters)

PlayerPTSFG3PTREBASTPF
Grayson Allen196-163-4 FT252
Dillon Brooks145-17414
Jordan Goodwin62-5511
Mark Williams73-6644
Ryan Dunn00-3212

A Fourth Quarter Awaiting

The Clippers led for 75 percent of the game and held a largest lead of 14 points through three periods.

That kind of consistent control, even without four key rotation players, reflects well on head coach Tyronn Lue’s ability to manage thin rosters.

Phoenix’s advantage in three-point percentage at 45 percent keeps the door slightly open, but the Suns will need a dramatic fourth quarter to overturn the deficit.

The final result and complete fourth-quarter box score stats will determine whether Los Angeles secured a road win in what has been a tightly contested season series, with Phoenix holding a 2-1 advantage going into this fourth meeting.

James is a UK-based staff writer and has been writing about sports and entertainment news for over six years.