Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers
PREVIEW: The Phoenix Suns (30-19) host the Los Angeles Clippers (22-25) on Sunday night, with the Suns riding a three-game winning streak at home. Los Angeles has won 16 of their last 20 games but suffered a setback against Denver on Friday, snapping a three-game win streak. Phoenix dominated the Cavaliers with dominant team shooting, converting 53 percent from the field and 23 of 48 three-pointers, with Dillon Brooks leading the charge with 27 points. The Clippers excel at free throw shooting (ranked 1st at 84.4%) and frequently attack from the post, but struggle defensively on the glass (ranked 24th in rebounding), while the Suns force turnovers at the second-best rate in the league and rebound offensively at a strong clip (ranked 4th).
The Clippers will be without Bradley Beal and potentially have Derrick Jones Jr. back, while the Suns have ruled out Devin Booker with Jalen Green listed as questionable. Los Angeles boasts the league's best free throw percentage at 84.4%, a significant advantage in close games, while Phoenix ranks second in steals per game at 10.3, creating chaos on the defensive end. The Clippers are slight road favorites despite their recent form, but the Suns bring confidence after dismantling an in-form Cavaliers team on their home court. The Suns hold a 2-1 edge in the season series and own a strong 17-6 home record, positioning them as a formidable opponent in this Western Conference matchup.