Phoenix Battles Conference Rival Los Angeles
The Phoenix Suns are set to face off against the Los Angeles Clippers in a significant Western Conference matchup. This game will take place on Thursday at 9 p.m. EST in Phoenix. Currently, Los Angeles holds a 3-3 record, placing them 10th in the Western Conference. The Suns trail slightly with a 3-5 record, positioning them 12th in the same standings.
Team Performances Last Season
Last season, the Phoenix Suns concluded with a 36-46 overall record. They secured a 9-7 record in the Pacific Division and had a solid home performance, winning 24 games and losing 17.
- Average steals: 7.2 per game
- Average blocks: 4.8 per game
- Average turnovers: 13.2 per game
Conversely, the Los Angeles Clippers finished with a strong overall record of 50-32. They also posted a 9-7 record in the Pacific Division, but had a balanced performance on the road with 20 wins and 21 losses.
- Average points: 112.9 per game
- Shooting percentage: 48.2% from the field
- Three-point shooting percentage: 37.3%
Previous Encounter
This will mark the second meeting of the season between these two teams. The Clippers dominated their last matchup on October 25, winning 129-102. James Harden was a standout player that night, scoring 30 points to lead Los Angeles to victory.
Injury Updates
In terms of player availability, both teams are dealing with injuries. For the Suns, Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks are listed as day-to-day due to hamstring and groin issues, respectively.
The Clippers are also facing injury challenges with Kobe Sanders and Jordan Miller considered day-to-day (knee and hamstring, respectively). Their star player, Kawhi Leonard, is also listed as day-to-day for injury management.
As the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers prepare for this critical match, both teams will look to improve their standing in the competitive Western Conference landscape.
