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After losing their Game 1 in the NBA Playoffs 2023 first round, Kevin Durant's Phoenix Suns are scheduled to square off against Kawhi Leonard-led Los Angeles Clippers at the Footprint Center on Tuesday night in the second game. In the Western Conference regular season standings, the Suns finished in fourth place with a 45-37 record while the Clippers have managed the fifth spot with a 44-38 record.
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In their last five NBA fixtures, the Suns, who are currently on a three-game losing streak, have won two matches while the Clippers, who won their last four matches, have lost just one game. The Suns have lost 14 of their 42 home games while the Clippers have won 22 of their 42 road games in the NBA 2022-23.
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers: Match Prediction
Head-To-Head:
- Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers have played four games in the regular season and both shared two wins each.
- The Suns and the Clippers have played two Playoff series and the Suns won both in 2021 and 2006.
- In their first playoff match this season, the Clippers defeated the Suns by five points.
Top Players:
- The Suns include Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, DeAndre Ayton, and Chris Paul as their star players.
- The Clippers include Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Russell Westbrook, Ivica Zubac, and Marcus Morris Sr. as their star players.
Injured/Game Time Decision:
- Clippers: Paul George - OUT
- Suns: Cameron Payne - OUT
Average Quarter score: (Suns 117-109 Clippers)
- 1st quarter: 27-26
- 2nd quarter: 31-24
- 3rd quarter: 30-29
- 4th quarter: 29-30
Clippers at Suns: Betting Odds
Against The Spread (ATS): 7.5 points (Suns -7.5)
Over/Under (OU): 225.5 (Over)
Prediction: Suns 117-109 Clippers
Money Line:
- The Suns have -350 odds to pick up the win, while the Clippers are listed at +260 to claim victory.
- This season, the Suns lost 22 of the 57 games they were named the favorites while the Clippers won seven of the 27 games they played as the underdogs.
- This season, the Suns won 10 of the 26 games they were named the underdogs while the Clippers lost 18 of the 56 games they played as the favorites.
Against The Spread:
- In the first round, the Clippers scored 115 points while the Suns registered 110 points.
- The Clippers managed a five-point difference against the Suns in their first playoff game this season.
- For the Suns, Kevin Durant led the scoring with 27 points in the first game, followed by Devin Booker (26) and Torrey Craig (22).
- For the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard led the scoring with 38 points in the first game, followed by Erix Gordon (19), and Norman Powell (14).
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers: How to Watch
When and where will the Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers, NBA 2022-23 playoffs match take place?
The NBA match between Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers will take place on April 19 at 07:30 am IST (April 18, 09:00 pm ET) at the Footprint Center.
Where to watch the live telecast of the Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers, NBA 2022-23 playoffs match in India and the US?
The live telecast of the NBA match between Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers will be available on Sports 18 in India and on TNT and NBA TV in the US.
Where to watch the live stream of the Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers, NBA 2022-23 playoffs match in India and the US?
The NBA match between Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers can be streamed live on Voot Select, Jio Cinema, and NBA.com on a subscription basis in India, and on ESPN and ABC in the US.
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