Norman Powell helps spur a late Clippers run, but Devin Booker and Kevin Durant help the Phoenix Suns hold on for a 111-109 victory.

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.

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.

Aesthetically pleasing wins aren't coming anytime soon for the Suns, but the sooner they show progress through their mistakes like Monday's win over the Clippers, the closer they will be to achieving those in the future.

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.

The Suns had a 103-90 lead with ... cutting the deficit to 107-106 on Norman Powell's short jumper with 40 seconds remaining. Phoenix's Grayson Allen made two free throws with 10 seconds left ...

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

The Suns had a 103-90 lead with ... cutting the deficit to 107-106 on Norman Powell’s short jumper with 40 seconds remaining. Phoenix’s Grayson Allen made two free throws with 10 seconds ...

The Los Angeles Clippers were projected by many to finish among the worst teams in the Western Conference this season. After it was declared that Kawhi Leonard

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