James Harden lobs it up to Ivica Zubac for the alley-oop finish. Facebook; Twitter; Email

Ivica Zubac finishes inside with a smooth touch at the rim.

The LA Clippers have a Defensive Player of the Year candidate, and it's Ivica Zubac. Although he didn't make the All-Star team, he's overdue to be recognized defensively.

Ivica Zubac with 35 Points vs. Phoenix Suns. Ivica Zubac with 35 Points vs. Phoenix Suns, 03/04/2025. Playlist

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Without Kawhi Leonard or Norman Powell, James Harden tallies 31 points and 11 assists, while Ivica Zubac adds 22 points in 129-111 loss to Indiana.

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Zubac logged 35 points (15-19 FG, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 119-117 loss to the Suns. Zubac scored a career-high 35 points in the narrow loss,

Zubac amassed 27 points (13-15 FG, 1-2 FT), 16 rebounds and one block over 38 minutes during Friday's 106-102 loss to the Lakers. Zubac is enjoying the best season of his nine-year career. His full-time role as the Clippers' starting center has yielded a whopping 37 double-doubles and a career-high average of 32.

Ivica Zubac with 27 Points vs. Los Angeles Lakers. Ivica Zubac with 27 Points vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 02/28/2025

Pascal Siakam and the Indiana Pacers (31-23) will host Ivica Zubac and the Los Angeles Clippers (31-24) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday,. The opening tip is at 5:00 PM ET.The Pacers