The Phoenix Suns (16-12, 4-9 Away) and their powerful offense head to face the Los Angeles Clippers (17-13, 9-6 Home) and their superb defense on Thursday. Phoenix dropped their last game against the Houston Rockets 111-97 at Toyota Center on Tuesday, their fifth loss in a row. Mikal Bridges was the top scorer in the loss with 18 points. Chris Paul was another key contributor with 16 points, seven assists, and six rebounds.
The Suns are fourth in the Western Conference, 2.5 games behind the New Orleans Pelicans. Los Angeles is playing on back-to-back days after winning their third in a row yesterday at Crypto.com Arena, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 99-88. Kawhi Leonard recorded 19 points to lead the team in scoring. With 17 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists, Paul George also played a part.
The Clippers are the sixth seed in the Western Conference. It’s the final meeting of the season between the teams. Phoenix will be aiming for a season sweep against Los Angeles after winning the only earlier matchup 112-95 at Crypto.com Arena on October 23. Devin Booker led the Suns with 35 points. Marcus Morris Sr. had 22 points in the loss.
The Suns have been led this season by Booker, who is averaging 27.4 points per game, best in the league. Booker also has dished 5.8 assists per game, most in the NBA. Meanwhile, Deandre Ayton is grabbing 9.1 rebounds. George (23.5 ppg) has been the primary provider of the Clips’ offense.
He is the No. 1 scorer in the NBA. Ivica Zubac is posting 10.8 rebounds per game, most in the league, and John Wall is tallying 5.6 assists (1st).
The Suns rank as the NBA’s fourth-best team in offensive efficiency, while the Clippers are fifth in defensive efficiency.The Suns are 3-7 in their last 10 visits to Crypto.com Arena. Phoenix is looking to avoid a fifth successive defeat away from Footprint Center this season.
Meanwhile, the Clippers are 2-4 this season when playing two days in a row and 0-4 in such games against opponents with at least a day of rest. The Suns are 1-0 with a rest advantage.Phoenix is 4-6 in the last 10 games with an average margin of -1.4 (116.8-118.2).
For the season, the Suns are averaging 115.4 points per game, compared to 111.3 for opponents. Los Angeles has a 6-4 record over the last 10, scoring 110.6 points per game on average while allowing 109.6 (+1.0 margin).
SUNS HOT/COLD
(Last Five | Season Average | Differential)
Points + Rebounds + Assists:
Torrey Craig: 20.0 | 15.0 | +5.0
Devin Booker: 22.0 | 38.0 | -16.0
Points per game:
Devin Booker: 14.0 | 27.4 | -13.4
Rebounds per game:
Torrey Craig: 6.8 | 5.2 | +1.5
Mikal Bridges: 3.6 | 5.0 | -1.4
CLIPPERS HOT/COLD
(Last Five | Season Average | Differential)
Points + Rebounds + Assists:
Kawhi Leonard: 29.8 | 20.9 | +8.8
Ivica Zubac: 14.8 | 22.0 | -7.2
Points per game:
Kawhi Leonard: 17.8 | 12.5 | +5.3
Rebounds per game:
Kawhi Leonard: 8.0 | 5.3 | +2.7
Ivica Zubac: 7.4 | 10.8 | -3.4
Assists per game:
Paul George: 6.4 | 4.9 | +1.5
SportsTips’ NBA Pick:
LA Clippers (-120)
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