Clippers vs. Suns Prediction and NBA Picks
The Los Angeles Clippers face the Phoenix Suns in a Western Conference matchup on Thursday at 9:00 p.m. This is the only NBA game on the schedule before a full slate of Emirates NBA Cup games on Friday.
Key Player Updates
- Clippers guard James Harden is out due to personal reasons.
- Forward Kawhi Leonard is sidelined with an ankle injury.
- Suns forward Dillon Brooks misses his sixth straight game with a groin injury.
- Suns guard Jalen Green is expected to return after a hamstring injury, listed as probable but has not played this season yet.
Season Performance Overview
In their previous meeting in Los Angeles this season, the Clippers dominated the Suns by 27 points. The Clippers hold a 3-2 home record but have lost both road games by large margins—21 points to the Jazz and 19 points to the Warriors.
The Suns, like the Clippers, remain winless on the road but have a strong 3-1 record at home, including a victory over the Spurs.
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The prediction highlights Clippers guards Bradley Beal and Chris Paul, alongside a surprise forward, as key players to watch for this game.
"With the Clippers shorthanded and the Suns returning Jalen Green, this game could hinge on how well both teams adjust to recent absences and returns."
Author's summary: The Clippers and Suns clash with key injuries shaping the game; both teams struggle on the road but show promise at home, making this a closely contested matchup.