Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Double-double in Friday's win
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Zubac closed with 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and three blocks over 34 minutes during Friday's 126-124 win over New Orleans.
The double-double was his second straight after a bit of a slow start to the season on the glass, while the three blocks were a season high for Zubac. The 28-year-old center is coming off a breakout 2024-25 campaign, but so far in 2025-26, he's taken a slight step back, averaging 15.2 points, 8.6 boards, 2.4 assists and 1.4 blocks in 28.8 minutes over five games. On the bright side, he's shooting 90.9 percent from the free-throw line, which would be a massive improvement after he posted a career-worst 66.1 percent mark from the charity stripe last season.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Posts double-double in loss
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Zubac finished with 14 points (7-12 FG), 13 rebounds, one assist and one block across 24 minutes in Tuesday's 98-79 loss to the Warriors.
Zubac delivered an efficient performance and finished as one of just three Clippers players to score in double figures. The big man also dominated the boards, grabbing a game- and season-high 13 rebounds en route to his first double-double of the campaign. Over four regular-season appearances, he's averaging 15.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.0 blocks in 27.8 minutes per contest.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Posts 21-8-3-2 line in win
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Zubac finished Sunday's 114-107 victory over the Trail Blazers with 21 points (9-14 FG, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 35 minutes.
Zubac went to work against the sophomore, Donovan Clingan, and dominated the matchup. Zubac would regularly gain deep post position and then proceed to muscle in buckets through the Portland defenders. It was a favorable matchup for Zubac, which helped him log a season-high 35 minutes, but it'll be interesting to see what his playing time looks like Tuesday with a meeting against the small-ball Warriors.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Scores team-high 19 points in defeat
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Zubac accumulated 19 points (9-13 FG, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one block in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 129-108 loss to the Jazz.
Zubac was a bright spot in the Clippers disappointing debut. He led the team in points with 19, as they struggled against a hot-shooting Jazz squad. Zubac was a double-double machine in 2024-25, tying Nikola Jokic for 2nd most (59). However, the Jazz missed only 11 shots total in the first half, limiting rebound opportunities and ultimately putting the game out of reach. The Clippers' next outing is Friday against the Phoenix Suns.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Effective in limited minutes
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Zubac produced 15 points (7-8 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 16 minutes of Thursday's 142-95 preseason win over the Guangzhou Loong-Lions.
Zubac has been the talk of the town since Media Day in Los Angeles. Clippers general manager Lawrence Frank raved about Zubac possibly becoming an All-Star, as the team expects him to build on the success he had during the 2024-25 regular season when he produced averages of 16.8 points, 12.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.7 steals. With Brook Lopez comfortably behind him, Zubac could be poised to make another positive step in 2025-26.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Nabs double-double in Game 7 loss
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Zubac recorded 10 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Saturday's 120-101 loss to the Nuggets in Game 7 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Zubac delivered a game-high mark in rebounds en route to his fourth double-double of the opening round, albeit in a losing effort. The big man was impressive in the Clippers' first-round series loss to the Nuggets, averaging 17.4 points, 10.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 blocks across 36.4 minutes per game. The 28-year-old had a career-best year during the 2024-25 campaign, finishing with averages of 16.8 points, 12.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.7 steals while shooting 62.8 percent from the field across 32.8 minutes per contest in 80 regular-season appearances.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Lands team-high 27 points
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Zubac supplied 27 points (11-15 FG, 5-8 FT), five rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 131-115 loss to Denver in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Zubac led the Clippers with 27 points, albeit in a losing effort. While it was easily his best offensive showing to this point in the series, Zubac was oddly quiet on the glass. The Clippers will be hoping to avoid a third straight loss on Thursday, a loss that would bring the series to a close.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Just misses out on double-double
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Zubac accumulated 19 points (8-12 FG, 3-6 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one block in 33 minutes during Thursday's 117-83 victory over the Nuggets in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Zubac was one rebound shy of starting the playoffs with three straight double-doubles. Across those three playoff outings, Zubac is averaging 18.7 points, 11.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 37.3 minutes while shooting 64.9 percent from the field.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Double-doubles in win
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Zubac supplied 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-5 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and one steal over 40 minutes during Monday's 105-102 victory over Denver in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Zubac made his presence felt in the paint, as he put in work on the glass and in the scoring department while battling with Nikola Jokic. The rising star has recorded a double-double in 17 consecutive games, continuing to excel during a career year.
Zubac closed Saturday's 112-110 overtime loss to Denver in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with 21 points (10-15 FG, 1-4 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 39 minutes.
The 28-year-old center wrapped up the regular season with a double-double in 15 straight games, and Zubac picked up where he left off to begin the postseason. During those 16 contests, he's averaging 19.3 points, 13.4 boards, 3.3 assists and 0.9 blocks, and even getting matched up against Nikola Jokic doesn't seem to be able to slow him down.
Zubac recorded 22 points (11-16 FG), 17 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 42 minutes during Sunday's 124-119 overtime victory over the Warriors.
Zubac notched his 59th double-double out of 79 appearances to put a bow on a breakout 2024-25 campaign. The veteran big man was a bankable fantasy option all year long, and he wraps up the regular season riding a 15-game double-double streak. During this period, Zubac averaged 19.1 points, 13.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.0 blocks in 33.4 minutes while shooting 64.2 percent from the field.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Posts another double-double
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Zubac accumulated 17 points (8-10 FG, 1-1 FT) and 11 rebounds in 36 minutes during Friday's 101-100 victory over the Kings.
Zubac recorded a triple-double against the Rockets on Wednesday and posted a double-double Friday, with the star big man notching another impressive two-way display. That's been a trend for Zubac, though, as the big man is having a career-best season in 2024-25. He's recorded a double-double or a triple-double in each of his last 14 appearances, averaging 18.9 points, 13.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game over that stretch.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Available vs. Sacramento
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Zubac (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Kings, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Zubac has been one of the best two-way big men in the NBA this season and is among the league leaders in double-doubles. He should handle his regular workload at center while being an asset for the Clippers both as a scorer and rebounder. He's averaging 20.0 points and 12.8 rebounds per game in five appearances this month while coming off a triple-double, the first of his career, Wednesday against the Rockets.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Picks up ankle injury
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Zubac is questionable for Friday's game against the Kings due to a right ankle sprain, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Zubac put together a huge performance Wednesday against the Rockets but emerged from the matchup with an ankle injury. The club will likely re-evaluate the big man Friday morning and monitor his status closely leading up to tipoff before determining whether he'll be cleared to take the court.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Leads ream with massive 24/20 line
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Zubac accumulated 24 points (11-17 FG, 2-2 FT), 20 rebounds, five assists and one steal over 39 minutes during Tuesday's 122-117 win over the Spurs.
Zubac turned in one of his best performances of the season against a depleted Spurs backcourt. On a roster packed with big-name talent, Zubac has been the team's most consistent player as a nightly double-double threat. Wednesday's explosion was way above his usual numbers, marking his 11th consecutive double-double.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Makes history in blowout win
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Zubac closed with 25 points (11-11 FG, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block across 28 minutes during Saturday's 135-104 victory over the Mavericks.
Thanks to his perfect shooting night, Zubac became the first player in NBA history to score 25 points and 10 rebounds without a turnover or missed shot. Although the veteran isn't the first name mentioned when considering elite centers, few have been as consistent as Zubac, who has handled a minute increase with ease this season. He's averaging 16.5 points, 12.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.2 blocks through 76 games.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Logs solid line in decisive win
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Zubac closed Friday's 114-91 victory over the Mavericks with 14 points (6-14 FG, 2-4 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 27 minutes.
Zubac has emerged as one of the most consistent centers in the league, and the uptick in minutes this season has served him well. Despite the increased load, Zubac has missed only two games this season and is crushing his previous seasonal numbers. He's averaged 16.4 points, 12.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.2 blocks over 75 games.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Monster double-double in victory
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Zubac provided 18 points (7-10 FG, 4-5 FT), 20 rebounds and five assists in 38 minutes during Monday's 96-87 victory over Orlando.
Zubac recorded a game-high mark in rebounds en route to his 52nd double-double over 73 regular-season appearances. Additionally, the big man racked up at least 20 rebounds for the fourth time on the season. Zubac is having a career year on the offensive end and is on pace to average 16.5 points per game while shooting an efficient 62.1 percent from the floor. He has also scored double-digit points in 25 consecutive contests.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Records another double-double
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Zubac supplied 21 points (9-9 FG, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one block in 25 minutes during Friday's 132-100 win over Brooklyn.
Zubac was perfect from the floor and notched his sixth straight double-double, as he continues to establish himself as one of the best two-way centers in the NBA amid what has been a career-best season for the nine-year veteran. Zubac has notched 17 double-doubles in 19 appearances since the All-Star break, averaging 19.9 points, 12.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.4 blocks per game in that stretch.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Fills stat sheet Wednesday
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Zubac notched 18 points (7-15 FG, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 126-113 victory over the Knicks.
The center position isn't particularly deep regarding fantasy upside. Still, Zubac is having a career-best season and continues to produce at a high standard despite not being the team's go-to option on offense. This was his fifth consecutive double-double, and he's achieved that mark in all but two of his 18 games since the All-Star break. Over that stretch, Zubac is averaging 19.8 points, 12.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.4 blocks and 0.4 steals per contest while shooting an impressive 63.4 percent from the floor.
