Clippers vs. Suns NBA Game Preview
The Los Angeles Clippers face the Phoenix Suns on Thursday at 9:00 p.m. in a Western Conference matchup. This is the only NBA game scheduled for the day ahead of the full slate of Emirates NBA Cup games on Friday.
Key Player Status
- Clippers will be without guard James Harden (personal reasons) and forward Kawhi Leonard (ankle).
- Suns will miss forward Dillon Brooks (groin), out for his sixth consecutive game.
- Guard Jalen Green, dealing with a hamstring injury, is probable and could return to give the Suns a backcourt boost; he has not played this season yet.
Recent Performance and Records
Earlier this season, the Clippers defeated the Suns by 27 points in Los Angeles. The Clippers have a 3-2 record at home but have lost both road games by significant margins: a 21-point loss to the Jazz in Utah and a 19-point loss to the Warriors in San Francisco.
The Suns share a similar road struggle, remaining winless away from home, but they hold a solid 3-1 record at home, including a victory over the Spurs.
Notable Quotes
“The Clippers will be shorthanded for this matchup, with G James Harden (personal) and F Kawhi Leonard (ankle) having already been ruled out.”
“The Suns are expected to get a boost in their backcourt with G Jalen Green (hamstring) listed as probable.”
NBA Picks Highlight
Top NBA picks for this game include guard Bradley Beal and point guard Chris Paul from the Clippers, along with a surprise forward expected to impact the outcome.
Author's Summary: The Clippers and Suns clash with several key absences; home advantage and returning players could tip the balance in a high-stakes Western Conference game.
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