The Los Angeles Clippers (2-0, 0-0 Home) get their home schedule underway at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns (1-1, 0-1 Away). Phoenix was narrowly beaten by the Portland Trail Blazers 113-111 in overtime at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter on Friday. Devin Booker was a top performer in defeat with 33 points.
Los Angeles is playing the second of a back-to-back after winning a close one yesterday at Golden 1 Center, beating the Sacramento Kings 111-109. Paul George had 40 points and six assists, carrying the team. Phoenix and Los Angeles split their matchups last season, winning two games apiece.
The Clippers earned the win in the last meeting 113-109 at Crypto.com Arena on April 6. Norman Powell led the Clippers with 24 points, while George contributed 19 points and nine rebounds. Ish Wainright had 20 points and eight rebounds in the loss.
Booker is averaging 30.5 points per game, eighth-highest in the league, to lead the Suns in scoring so far this season. Meanwhile, Chris Paul is dishing 10.5 assists per game, second-most in the NBA, and Mikal Bridges is grabbing 9.0 rebounds per game.
George (27.5 ppg) has supplied much of the Clips’ offense. George also has doled out 5.0 assists per game. Ivica Zubac has pulled down 12.5 rebounds per game. The Suns have struggled in recent games at Crypto.com Arena, losing eight of the last 10.
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