The Phoenix Suns host the Los Angeles Clippers at the Mortgage Matchup Center in a Western Conference matchup between the 12th-place Suns and 13th-place Clippers, with tip-off scheduled for 3 a.m. French time.
Phoenix enters the contest playing on the second night of a back-to-back following a 122-96 home loss to the San Antonio Spurs. The Suns hold a 3-6 record overall and have won just two of their last five outings, securing victories against Orlando and Houston before dropping their latest home fixture.
Los Angeles arrives with a 2-7 record after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 139-123 on Sunday to snap a seven-game losing skid. The victory marked the first win in five games for the Clippers, who are winless in four road contests this season.
Season statistics show Phoenix averaging 112.6 points per 100 possessions against an offensive efficiency of 110.2 for Los Angeles. Defensively, the Suns allow 120.6 points per 100 possessions, trailing the Clippers’ mark of 113.9 points conceded per 100 possessions.
Ball security heavily favors the hosts. Los Angeles commits 19.1 turnovers per game compared to 14.0 for Phoenix, granting the Suns nearly five extra possessions per contest. On the glass, the Clippers average 40.9 rebounds per game, outperforming the Suns’ 38.8 mark.
Both rosters face several absences due to injuries. Phoenix plays without center Mark Williams, who underwent surgery on his left shoulder, while Jordan Goodwin remains questionable with a right calf injury. The projected Suns starting lineup features Devin Booker, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Miles Bridges, and Oso Ighodaro.
The Clippers remain without Brandon Ingram, who has yet to debut for Los Angeles following an offseason trade from Toronto. Bradley Beal, Jordan Miller, and Yanic Konan Niederhauser are also unavailable, with Cam Christie listed as questionable due to a right ankle sprain. Los Angeles is expected to start Darius Garland, Kris Dunn, Derrick Jones Jr., Rui Hachimura, and Isaiah Jackson.
Devin Booker leads the Phoenix offense, averaging 25.3 points and 4.9 assists per game while elevating his output to 29.0 points over his last five appearances. Darius Garland anchors the Los Angeles playmaker role in the absence of Ingram and Beal, contributing 21.2 points and 7.0 assists per contest.
In the frontcourt, Miles Bridges steps into a primary rebounding role for the Suns with averages of 16.9 points and 8.1 rebounds per game. Rui Hachimura counters for the Clippers, posting 14.6 points and 6.0 rebounds per game while seeking to improve a 38.5% shooting mark from the field.
The game takes place at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, with tip-off scheduled for the night of Tuesday to Wednesday at 3 a.m. French time.
Phoenix sits 12th in the Western Conference with a 3-6 record, while Los Angeles occupies 13th place with a 2-7 record.
The Clippers are missing Brandon Ingram, Bradley Beal, Jordan Miller, and Yanic Konan Niederhauser, with Cam Christie listed as questionable.
Phoenix surrenders an average of 120.6 points per 100 possessions over the course of the season, whereas Los Angeles allows 113.9 points per 100 possessions.
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