The Los Angeles Clippers' bench has started the season as one of the most productive in the NBA. It probably will be a factor again when the Clippers host the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night at Staples Center. The Clippers' bench played well Saturday, but the team still fell 130-122 to a Phoenix Suns squad playing without suspended center Deandre Ayton and guard Ricky Rubio, who sat out with a left knee contusion.