The Phoenix Suns suffer their first loss of the 2025-26 season against the Los Angeles Clippers to begin a three-game road trip.

James Harden erupted for 26 first-half points as the LA Clippers crushed the Phoenix Suns 129-102 in a dominant home opener.

The Phoenix Suns won their season opener Wednesday night to give Jordan Ott his first NBA head coaching victory.

I see Phoenix winning one less game than last season and exceeding the over/under win total of 31.5, as the Suns’ defense and new style of play could end up surprising some teams behind a leader in Devin Booker, who I expect to have the best statistical season of his career.

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

Dillon Brooks embodied his polarizing “villain” identity in the Phoenix Suns’ season-opening win over the Kings.

Apr 3, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) dribbles against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images / Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Nash is also serving as an NBA on Prime analyst alongside former players Blake Griffin, Dirk Nowitzki, and Udonis Haslem. Amazon Prime is part of the 11-year, $77-billion media rights partnership with the NBA, along with ESPN and NBC.

The Suns completed the comeback with a 120-116 win over the Sacramento Kings before a sellout crowd of 17,071 Wednesday night, Oct. 22. Dillon Brooks hit three clutch free throws to give Phoenix the lead for good, 113-110, after Zach LaVine fouled him on a 3 with 1:03 left in the game.

The Phoenix Suns are opening their season tonight against the Sacramento Kings. Tip-off is at Mortgage Matchup Center, formerly PHX Arena, at 7 p.m.

Oct 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns players (from left) Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green, Mark Williams, Devin Booker and head coach Jordan Ott against the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA preseason game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images