Suns rookies Rasheer Fleming and Khaman Maluach got their first NBA minutes in the fourth quarter in the blowout with Maluach scoring his first NBA point at the free throw line. The Clippers were up by as much as 32 points en route to the 129-102 victory.

James Harden scored 30 points and the Los Angeles Clippers routed the Phoenix Suns 129-102 in their home opener. Kawhi Leonard added 27 points, helping the Clippers bounce back from a 21-point loss

James Harden scores 30 points and a defensive-minded bench group helps the Clippers take control in a 129-102 win. Kawhi Leonard adds 27 points, as they bounce back from an ugly season-opening

The Suns' starters will be facing off against a starting 5 of James Harden, Bradley Beal, Kawhi Leonard, Derrick Jones Jr. and Ivica Zubac for the Clippers in tonight's game, which iss set to tip off shortly after 7:30 p.m. Arizona time.

The Phoenix Suns drop to 1-2 after a loss to the Denver Nuggets in the second game of 3-game road trip that continues on Oct. 27 at Utah.

Dillon Brooks explained succinctly why the Suns defense hasn't been up their standards through the first three games.

Ivica Zubac led the way for the Clippers in Wednesday’s loss to Utah as he ended the game with 19 points and seven rebounds while James Harden added 15 points and 11 assists of his own. While both teams are looking to pick up a key victory in Friday night’s matchup, they will both be without some of their key players.

Visit azcentral.com for live updates from Los Angeles as the Phoenix Suns begin a three-game road trip Friday, Oct. 24, against the L.A. Clippers.