Terance Mann of the Los Angeles Clippers scores a dunk against Chris Paul of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of an NBA game between the teams on February 16, 2023 in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

PHOENIX (AP) — Paul George and Terance Mann each scored 26 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Phoenix Suns 116-107 on Thursday in the last game on the schedule before the All-Star break.

Kahwi Leonard had 16 points, all in the second half, and grabbed nine rebounds. Ivica Zubac and Eric Gordon each added 13 points for the Clippers and Zubac also had 12 boards.

The Suns missed nine of their first 10 3-pointers and only Josh Okogie got some pace later in the game.

Okogie led Phoenix with 24 points and finished 6 for 12 from beyond the arc. The rest of the team had five three-point shots.

Devin Booker had 19 points and nine assists for Phoenix, Deandre Ayton had 18 and Terrance Ross, one of the transfer market additions, 16. Although he only made one of six on a 3-point range, Booker tied the league franchise record, in the hands of Steve Nash, by making 1,051.

The Clippers have scored 100 or more points in 20 of their last 21 games. With the win, they edge Phoenix into second before the break.

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