The Clippers rank 5th in the NBA in three-point % (38.2%), and the Suns rank 29th in three-point % allowed (39.4%). Strength meets weakness: an edge for the offense.
League average is 34.7%, so the Clippers are 3.5 points above it. Darius Garland leads them with 20.9 points a game on 58.4% true shooting.
In points per game, Devin Booker (25.4, 12th) has the edge on Darius Garland (20.9, 35th) among 265 qualifying players.
Devin Booker: 2.9 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 34.5 minutes, 61.9% true shooting. Darius Garland: 1.6 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 33.7 minutes, 58.4% true shooting.
The Suns (2-5) are 12th in the West; the Clippers (1-7) are 13th in the West. Same conference, so the result moves both in the West race.
Away record: Suns 0-3. Home record: Clippers 1-3. Streaks: Suns W1, Clippers L7.
The Suns rank 10th in the NBA in effective field goal % (54.6%), and the Clippers rank 26th in opponent eFG% (55.7%). A chance for the offense to get going.
League average is 53.3%, so the Suns are 1.3 points above it. Devin Booker leads them with 25.4 points a game on 61.9% true shooting.
Season before this game (PHX 7 games, LAC 8). Small text is the league rank; ✓ marks the better number. Hover a stat for what it means.
PHXLACPhoenix SunsLast 5: average margin -4.2 (season -7.6). Streak W1.
LA ClippersLast 5: average margin -12.4 (season -6.5). Streak L7.
Phoenix Suns| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin BookerG | 25.4 | 2.9 | 5.1 | 61.9 |
| Dillon BrooksG-F | 17.6 | 3.9 | 2.7 | 61.6 |
| Miles BridgesF | 17.4 | 7.9 | 3.1 | 59.0 |
| Jalen GreenG | 11.9 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 47.5 |
LA Clippers| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius GarlandG | 20.9 | 1.6 | 6.6 | 58.4 |
| Rui HachimuraF | 14.7 | 6.5 | 1.7 | 48.2 |
| Brook LopezC | 13.5 | 5.1 | 1.0 | 64.8 |
| Keaton WaglerG | 12.0 | 4.1 | 3.2 | 53.9 |
Phoenix SunsLA ClippersTeam numbers are computed from every box score this season; ratings use the standard possession estimate. Data from balldontlie; this isn't official NBA data.