Zubac provided a spark in the paint for Los Angeles in Sunday's defeat, shooting well from the field and from the line while finishing with north of 20 points and concluding second on the team in scoring. Zubac has surpassed the 20-point mark in 18 contests, including in three of his last five outings.

The LA Clippers have a Defensive Player of the Year candidate, and it's Ivica Zubac. Although he didn't make the All-Star team, he's overdue to be recognized defensively.

Zubac has surpassed the 20-point mark in 18 contests, including in three of his last five outings.

Without Kawhi Leonard or Norman Powell, James Harden tallies 31 points and 11 assists, while Ivica Zubac adds 22 points in 129-111 loss to Indiana Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window ...

On Sunday night, the Indiana Pacers hosted the Los Angeles Clippers, who were without Norman Powell and Kawhi Leonard. Both stars were missed, clearly, as the Pacers cruised to a 129-111 victory.

Kevin Durant put in 34 points, and the Phoenix Suns stormed back from a 23-point deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers, 119-117, in PHX Arena.

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