PHOENIX — Down 23, the Phoenix Suns needed a spark. Collin Gillespie, the rookie guard, provided a bonfire in Downtown Phoenix. His fourth-quarter play, a 10-point eruption that included a clutch three-pointer, stunned the Los Angeles Clippers, delivering a unbelievable comeback victory Tuesday at Footprint Center.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!"(I) thought his patience was really good." -Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue spoke on how effective rookie guard Collin Gillespie was in the Phoenix Suns' thrilling victory at home on Tuesday after he scored 10 points in the fourth quarter. #SunsUp #NBA pic.twitter.com/MG7g0PTTVu
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Gillespie, often relegated to the bench, seized his moment. The crowd went crazy as his final three-pointer ripped through the net, a moment etched in the arena’s electric atmosphere.
“I thought he came in and did a good job,” Lue said Tuesday. “(Collin Gillespie became) aggressive picking up the floor and being aggressive defensively.”
Feb 28, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins (24) guards Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) during the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
The Suns now on a four-game road trip, starting Friday against the Denver Nuggets, carrying the momentum of Gillespie’s clutch performance. Can this spark ignite a playoff push?
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Reporter Aya Abdeen covers the Phoenix Mercury, Arizona State Athletics and more for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @ayabdeen, and on Bluesky, @ayabdeen.bsky.social.
