In their final regular-season game, the Los Angeles Clippers showcased professionalism, defeating the Houston Rockets 134-117 despite the Rockets resting key players. Ivica Zubac excelled, achieving his first career triple-double with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. Supported by teammates who urged coach Tyronn Lue to let him finish the game, Zubac assisted on a crucial three-pointer to achieve the milestone. This victory kept the Clippers firmly in fifth place in the competitive Western Conference, with hopes of improving their playoff position before the postseason begins.
It didn't matter to the Clippers that the Houston Rockets were resting their core players. What mattered was "being professional" in their final regular-season game.
Zubac, who recorded his first triple-double, credited the supportive teammates who convinced coach Lue to let him stay in the game for the milestone.
The victory secured the Clippers' sixth straight win, maintaining their position as the fifth-place team in the Western Conference, tied with the Nuggets.
Zubac's performance highlights the depth and potential of the Clippers, emphasizing their competitive spirit as they approach the postseason.
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