Phoenix Suns vs LA Clippers Prediction & Picks - NBA
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by Erik Gibbs in NBA Picks
The Los Angeles Clippers and the Phoenix Suns are set to clash at Footprint Center tonight in a matchup between two teams desperately seeking momentum. The Clippers have struggled mightily in recent games, dropping five of their last six, including back-to-back losses to the Lakers. Their latest defeat came in a 108-102 battle on Sunday, where Kawhi Leonard’s 33-point effort wasn’t enough to lift his team. Despite a strong individual performance from Leonard, the Clippers had a disastrous second quarter, scoring just 15 points and falling into a deep hole they couldn’t climb out of. James Harden contributed 13 points and eight assists, but the team’s offensive efficiency remained a problem. A poor shooting night from Bogdan Bogdanovic, who managed just 12 points on 4-for-16 shooting, further hurt their chances.
On the other side, the Suns are facing an even bigger crisis. Sitting in 11th place in the Western Conference, they are four games behind the Dallas Mavericks and at serious risk of missing the postseason. Their recent form has been abysmal, with only three wins in their last 14 outings.
Sunday’s 116-98 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves highlighted their issues, as they were overwhelmed by Anthony Edwards’ 44-point explosion. While Kevin Durant posted 26 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists, the team’s 22 turnovers and defensive lapses sealed their fate. Defensive struggles have been a recurring issue for Phoenix, as they have allowed at least 116 points in 13 of their last 14 games, ranking near the bottom of the league in adjusted defensive efficiency.
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Phoenix Suns vs LA Clippers Form
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0.439 | 82 | 36 | 46 |
Phoenix Suns and LA Clippers Latest Matches
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Phoenix Suns against LA Clippers : Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
B. Beal
D. Booker
K. Durant
K. Dunn
J. Harden
B. Bogdanovic
K. Leonard
Substitutes
D. Lee
C. Gillespie
G. Allen
R. Dunn
M. Morris
V. Micic
T. Jones
O. Ighodaro
R. O'Neale
P. Mills
C. Christie
J. Miller
K. Brown
Phoenix Suns - LA Clippers Key Points
- The Clippers are 32-28 ATS this season
- The Suns are 21-39-1 ATS this season
- The Clippers are 14-0 in their last 14 night games vs. the Suns with a losing record
- The Suns are 0-6 in their last 6 night games vs. teams with a winning record
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Our Phoenix Suns vs LA Clippers Prediction
Despite their struggles, the Clippers might be in a better position to take advantage of the Suns’ ongoing woes. Though they are dealing with injuries to key players like Norman Powell, Derrick Jones Jr., and Ben Simmons, they still possess enough firepower to capitalize on Phoenix’s defensive vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, the Suns are relatively healthy apart from Cody Martin, but they have looked disjointed on the court, lacking chemistry and energy. With the way the Suns have been playing, they appear like a team that has already checked out mentally, possibly looking ahead to an offseason overhaul.
The Clippers have had their fair share of struggles, but given their overall talent and the dire state of the Suns, this could be the perfect opportunity for them to snap their losing streak. If they can clean up their offensive execution and avoid another disastrous start, they should be able to handle a Suns team that has been spiraling downward. Our prediction for Phoenix Suns vs. LA Clippers: Clippers to win.
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