LA Clippers at Phoenix Suns
· National Basketball AssociationPhoenix plays conference rival Los Angeles
Los Angeles Clippers (3-3, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (3-5, 12th in the Western Conference)
Phoenix; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix faces Los Angeles in a matchup of Western Conference teams.
Phoenix finished 36-46 overall, 9-7 in Pacific Division action and 24-17 at home a season ago. The Suns averaged 7.2 steals, 4.8 blocks and 13.2 turnovers per game last season.
Los Angeles finished 50-32 overall, 9-7 in Pacific Division games and 20-21 on the road a season ago. The Clippers averaged 112.9 points per game while shooting 48.2% from the field and 37.3% from behind the arc last season.
The teams play for the second time this season. The Clippers won the last matchup 129-102 on Oct. 25, with James Harden scoring 30 points in the win.
INJURIES
: Suns: Jalen Green: day to day (hamstring), Dillon Brooks: day to day (groin).Clippers: Kobe Sanders: day to day (knee), Jordan Miller: day to day (hamstring), Kawhi Leonard: day to day (injury management).
Regular Season Series
LAC lead series 1-0
Matchup Prediction
Statistics
 LAC |
 PHX |
|
|---|---|---|
| L2 | Streak | L1 |
| 3-4 | Last Ten Games | 3-5 |
| 111.7 | Points Per Game | 116.9 |
| 48.2 | Field Goal % | 46.1 |
| 37.5 | Three Point % | 37.4 |
| 42.7 | Rebounds Per Game | 42.9 |
| 25.0 | Assists Per Game | 27.6 |
| 4.7 | Blocks Per Game | 5.3 |
| 10.3 | Steals Per Game | 9.8 |
| 1.1 | Team Turnovers Per Game | 0.8 |
| 18.0 | Total Turnovers Per Game | 17.3 |
Phoenix Suns Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Dillon Brooks, F | Out | Nov 5 |
| Jalen Green, G | Out | Nov 5 |
LA Clippers Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Kobe Sanders, G | Out | Nov 5 |
| Jordan Miller, G | Out | Nov 5 |
| James Harden, G | Out | Nov 5 |
| Kawhi Leonard, F | Out | Nov 5 |
POR
NO
MIA
OKC
UTAH
MEM
SAGame Information
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Capacity:
2025-26 Pacific Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LA Lakers |
7 | 2 | .778 | - | W5 |
 Golden State |
5 | 4 | .556 | 2 | L1 |
 LA Clippers |
3 | 4 | .429 | 3 | L2 |
 Phoenix |
3 | 5 | .375 | 3.5 | L1 |
 Sacramento |
3 | 5 | .375 | 3.5 | W1 |
NBA News
Evan Cohen: LeBron should finish this season as a Knick
Evan Cohen doesn't believe that LeBron James fits on the current Lakers team with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
Massive fire damages home owned by Heat coach Erik Spoelstra
The home of Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was heavily damaged by a massive fire Thursday morning. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
Why was Ja Morant suspended? What's next? Latest on Grizzlies drama
Where do things stand between Memphis and its star guard? NBA insiders break down how we got here, and what could come next.
Lindsey Harding and a remarkable road to the Lakers' bench
She was the No. 1 pick in the 2007 WNBA draft. She has played all over the world and coached through triumph and horror. Now, Harding is not only a leading voice for JJ Redick, LeBron and the Lakers, but is on the short list for future NBA head coaches.
Don't be surprised if ... Claxton leads the Nets in fantasy points, Grimes wins Sixth Man
Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from Nic Claxton, Quentin Grimes, Jusuf Nurkic and Trey Murphy III in the months ahead.