Los Angeles @ Phoenix Picks & Props

Russell Westbrook has tallied 2.3 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the most foul-prone players in the NBA (75th percentile). The matchup against Phoenix is a challenging one for attempts from beyond the arc; when the Suns are playing at home, the opposition's starting PGs have totaled the 15th-least 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (4.4). The LA Clippers have played at the 8th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league this year. The Suns have played at the 8th-most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Clippers. While on their home court, the Suns have given up the 3rd-most offensive rebounds per game (12.2) in the league to opposing teams over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).

The LA Clippers have been the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games when playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). Ivica Zubac has attempted 3.1 foul shots per game this year, placing him in the 81st percentile out of all players in the league. The matchup against the Suns may be a good one for getting to the free throw line; opposing starting Cs have attempted an enormous 5.4 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (29th-most in the league).

Torrey Craig has tallied 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.2 higher than he's tallied over the course of the year. The Phoenix Suns have played at the 8th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games while on their home court. The Clippers have played at the 8th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which should decrease opportunities for the Suns. The Clippers have given up the 8th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.1) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). As a team, the Phoenix Suns have been lousy at drawing fouls: 7th-worst in the league this year, tallying a mere 22.1 foul shots per game.

Deandre Ayton has made 7.5 buckets per game while at home this year, ranking in the 90th percentile among all players in the league. The matchup vs. Los Angeles is a good one; when the Clippers are on the road, they have given up the 30th-most points per game in the NBA to opposing starting Cs this year (16.1). The Phoenix Suns rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists). Deandre Ayton has converted 85.1% of his foul shot attempts over the last 15 games at home, 9.6% more than he's converted overall this year with the home court advantage. The matchup against Los Angeles is a positive one for getting to the foul line; the opposing team's starting Cs have attempted an enormous 4.1 free throws per game this year when the Clippers are on the road (28th-most in the league).

The matchup against the Suns is a tough one; they have given up the 14th-least points per game in the NBA to the opposition's starting SFs this year (13.8). The LA Clippers have played at the 8th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league this year. The Suns have played at the 8th-most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Clippers. While on their home court, the Suns have given up the 3rd-most offensive rebounds per game (12.2) in the league to opposing teams over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. Phoenix is a challenging one for getting to the free throw line; opposing starting SFs have attempted a measly 2.3 foul shots per game this year when the Suns are at home (14th-least in the league).

Chris Paul has made 2.6 treys per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.9 higher than he's converted from 3-point range over the course of the season at home. Chris Paul has been on the court for 38.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.0 more than he's been on the court for in all games this year. The matchup vs. the Clippers is a strong one for three-pointers; the other team's starting PGs have posted the 30th-highest three percentage in the league this year (39.2%). The Phoenix Suns rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists). Chris Paul has sunk 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games at home, 13.8% higher than he's converted overall this year with the home court advantage.

Devin Booker has sunk a mere 2.1 3-point shots per game this season, significantly less than his 2.7 rate last season. The matchup against the Clippers is a tough one for field goal attempts; the other team's starting SGs have totaled the 8th-least FG attempts per game in the league this year (13.3). The Phoenix Suns have played at the 8th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games while on their home court. The Clippers have played at the 8th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which should decrease opportunities for the Suns. The Clippers have given up the 8th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.1) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Kevin Durant has sunk 48.1% of his attempts from downtown over the last 15 games, 10.1% higher than he's converted from beyond the arc overall this year. Kevin Durant has played 35.7 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 98th percentile. The matchup vs. Los Angeles is a favorable one; when the Clippers are the visiting team, they have given up the 30th-most points per game in the league to the other team's starting SFs this year (17.2). The Phoenix Suns rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists). Kevin Durant has attempted 9.0 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.7 more than he's attempted in all games this year.

Terance Mann has sunk 47.7% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 15 games, 11.6% more than he's made from three in all games this season. The LA Clippers have been the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games when playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). Terance Mann has successfully made 95.5% of his foul shots over the last 15 games on the road, 15.2% more than he's sunk over the course of the year without the home court advantage. The matchup vs. the Suns is a positive one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted a massive 4.1 free throws per game this year (29th-most in the league).

Norman Powell has posted 22.2 points per game over the last 5 games, 5.0 more than he's posted in all games this year. Norman Powell has converted 1.8 three-pointers per game when playing on the road this year, ranking in the 82nd percentile out of all players in the league. Norman Powell has averaged 31.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.4 higher than he's averaged in all games this season. The LA Clippers have been the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games when playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). Norman Powell has attempted 5.9 free throws per game over the last 10 games, 1.2 higher than he's attempted overall this season.

The Phoenix Suns have played at the 8th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games while on their home court. The Clippers have played at the 8th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which should decrease opportunities for the Suns. The Clippers have given up the 8th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.1) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). As a team, the Phoenix Suns have been lousy at drawing fouls: 7th-worst in the league this year, tallying a mere 22.1 foul shots per game.

Damion Lee has gone over 3.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Nicolas Batum has gone over 2.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Mason Plumlee has gone over 5.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Bismack Biyombo has gone over 3.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Marcus Morris Sr. has gone over 7.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.