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(30-18) L.A. Clippers vs. Phoenix Suns (15-33)
Date: Wednesday February 1
Time: 9:00PM EST
Venue: Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix, Arizona
NBA Moneyline Odds: Off
NBA Betting Odds: Clippers -3.5
NBA Betting Total: 219.5
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The Phoenix Suns have now dropped four games in a row after coming away on the losing end of a tough loss to the Memphis Grizzlies in their last outing (final score 115-96), while the Los Angeles Clippers also came away with the same results, losing to the Golden State Warriors 144-98.
L.A. Clippers
Right out of the gates the Clippers just didn’t look to be on par with the Golden State Warriors. The gave up 31 points in only the first quarter, and 72 points through just the first half.
That lead already had them trailing by 20 points going into the final frame of action.
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And that’s why the team came away on the losing end, because it all came down to their defensive effort. Against an elite team like the Golden State Warriors, defense has got to be first and foremost for any team that’s trying to beat them.
Yet, Los Angeles didn’t do that and that’s why they ended up falling by such a huge margin.
I mean giving up 144 points is just embarrassing, especially for a team that was ranked as being the best defensive unit in the league earlier on in the season. The Clippers can’t expect to win with that same type of effort.
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So if they hope to beat Phoenix they’re going to have to stop their high power offensive attack.
That means shutting down Devin Booker and Eric Bledsoe has got to be a priority, or else they’ll make it three straight losses in a row if they don’t.
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns did a great job battling back and forth against the Memphis Grizzlies despite the loss. However, it ultimately came down to the Grizzlies stellar play in the second half that helped separate the gap.
Memphis outscored Phoenix 56-48 through the final two quarters of play, and that allowed the Grizzlies to pull away ahead.
But it wasn’t just the second half scoring; the Phoenix Suns also did a terrible job guarding Mike Conley.
The Grizzlies point guard scored a career-high 38 points on an efficient 12/18 shooting from the field, and 7/10 shooting from deep.
His play really allowed the Grizzlies to take the upper hand because none of the Phoenix Suns guards were able to contain him.
Devin Booker and Eric Bledsoe each took turns going up against him, but that didn’t stop Mike Conley from going off. So if the Suns hope to beat the Clippers next outing they better play better perimeter defense.
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Phoenix can’t beat the elite teams out West without playing some semblance of defense. So they’ve got to contain the Clippers “others” in order for them to earn the “W” because Blake Griffin isn’t going to be able to do everything.
NBA Betting Trends:
- Suns are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Suns are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
- Home team is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
- Clippers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Clippers are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 road games.
Free L.A. Clippers vs. Phoenix Suns NBA Prediction:
Although the Clippers are favourites to win this matchup, look for Phoenix to come out on top. Blake Griffin hasn’t looked the same since coming back from injury so because of that I’ll take Phoenix to win by 2.5.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: Suns +2.5
The Suns are a young and inexperienced team. Yet, they still do a great job competing with the best teams out in the West, so don’t be surprised when they do it again against the Los Angeles Clippers.
NBA Free Score Prediction: Phoenix 110 – Clippers 106
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