Phoenix @ LA Picks & Props

The LA Clippers have been the 6th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 15 games. This year when they are playing at home, opposing squads have shot 44.7% on shot attempts from the field (lowest in the league) vs. the Phoenix Suns, creating a hard matchup. Russell Westbrook stands to see a spike in productivity in all facets of the game considering owning the home court advantage in this matchup.

The 2nd-most lethargic pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Clippers. The Suns have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 10 games while traveling, which should lead to decreased plays for the Clippers. The Clippers rank as the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists). This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing teams have secured 12.7 offensive boards per game (3rd-highest in the NBA) against the Phoenix Suns (preserving possessions that can create more chances for offense). The matchup vs. the Phoenix Suns may be a difficult one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting SFs have attempted a lowly 1.6 free throws per game over the last 10 games (9th-least in the league).

Devin Booker has made a measly 9.0 baskets per game this season, a significant dropoff from his 10.4 rate last season. Devin Booker has averaged 3.2 personal fouls per game away from his home court this year, placing him in the 95th percentile -- among the NBA's highest-fouling. In regard to three-point attempts, the least aggressive team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Phoenix Suns. The matchup against Los Angeles is a difficult one for field goals; when the LA Clippers are on their home court, opposing starting PGs have posted the 8th-lowest Field Goal% in the NBA this year (42.1%). The Suns have played at the 2nd-most sluggish tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games while playing on the road.

Paul George has tallied 3.8 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 more than he's tallied over the course of the year. This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing starting PFs have totaled 0.9 three-pointers per game (15th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Phoenix Suns, designating this as a tough matchup. The 2nd-most lethargic pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Clippers. The Suns have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 10 games while traveling, which should lead to decreased plays for the Clippers. The Clippers rank as the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).

Eric Gordon has sunk 3.8 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 more than he's made from 3-point range in all games this year. Eric Gordon has been on the court for 31.5 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 82nd percentile. This year when they are away from home, their opposition has averaged 34.2% on threes (6th-worst in the league) vs. the LA Clippers, labeling this as a difficult matchup. The Phoenix Suns rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA as the visting team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists). Eric Gordon has made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 16.7% higher than he's made over the course of the season when playing away from home.

Kevin Durant has tallied 29.6 points per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the league by this metric: 99th percentile. Kevin Durant has converted a terrific 47.3% of his three-pointers this year, quite a bit more than his 37.3 mark last year. Kevin Durant has been on the court for 37.1 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 100th percentile. The Phoenix Suns rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA as the visting team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists). This year, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 4.1 foul shots per game (22nd-most in the NBA) vs. the LA Clippers, succeeding in their efforts to get to the free-throw line.

Bradley Beal has successfully made 8.2 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 more than he's put through the net in all games this season. Bradley Beal has tallied 36.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.3 higher than he's tallied in all games this season. The Phoenix Suns rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA as the visting team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists). Out of all players in the NBA, Bradley Beal rates in the 85th percentile for getting to the charity stripe, compiling a whopping 3.7 free throws per game this year. Over the last 10 games, opposing starting SGs have attempted 3.3 foul shots per game (26th-most in the league) vs. the Clippers, easily managing to get to the free-throw line.

Jusuf Nurkic has accumulated 3.5 personal fouls per game while on the road this year, putting him in the 98th percentile -- among the NBA's most foul-prone. In regard to three-point attempts, the least aggressive team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Phoenix Suns. The clash with Ivica Zubac lands in the 3rd percentile for difficulty with opposing starting Cs burying a mere 4.6 shots per game this year. The Suns have played at the 2nd-most sluggish tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games while playing on the road. The Phoenix Suns are expected to see a decline in plays in this contest from squaring off against the 2nd-least up-tempo pace offense in the league over the last 5 games (the LA Clippers).

Norman Powell has successfully made 2.6 threes per game over the last 5 games, 0.6 more than he's converted from downtown in all games this season. The LA Clippers have been the 6th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 15 games. This year when they are playing at home, opposing squads have shot 44.7% on shot attempts from the field (lowest in the league) vs. the Phoenix Suns, creating a hard matchup. Norman Powell has made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 11.5% more than he's put through the net in all games this season. Norman Powell will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court usually boosts stat production across the board.

Ivica Zubac has made 73.7% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 10 games, 7.6% higher than he's put through the net over the course of the season. The LA Clippers have been the 6th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 15 games. The clash with Jusuf Nurkic slots into the 100th percentile with the other team's starting Cs nailing an enormous 54.2% of their attempts from beyond the arc this year when they are at home. Ivica Zubac has converted 93.8% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 26.9% higher than he's made over the course of the year. Ivica Zubac should get a boost in effectiveness in all facets of the game on account of owning the home court advantage in this game.

James Harden has converted 3.5 shots from downtown per game over the last 10 games, 0.8 higher than he's made overall this season. Out of all players in the NBA, James Harden rates in the 91st percentile for playing time, averaging an enormous 34.0 minutes per game this year. The LA Clippers have been the 6th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 15 games. James Harden has converted 4.4 foul shots per game this year, ranking him in the 93rd percentile among all players in the NBA. James Harden will hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city tends to raise player production for all stats.

Terance Mann has converted 46.7% of his three-point attempts over the last 5 games, 19.5% more than he's converted from 3-point range overall this year. The LA Clippers have been the 6th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 15 games. Terance Mann has converted 97.2% of his free throw attempts over the last 10 games at home, 13.0% more than he's put through the hoop overall this year when playing at home. The matchup vs. Phoenix is a strong one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting SGs have attempted a whopping 3.8 foul shots per game this year when the Phoenix Suns are away from home (29th-most in the league). Terance Mann will hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court tends to raise player production in all facets of the game.

Grayson Allen has successfully made 6.1 buckets per game over the last 10 games, 1.4 higher than he's converted over the course of the year. Grayson Allen has converted 3.8 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 more than he's made from downtown in all games this season. Grayson Allen has tallied 32.9 minutes per game when playing on the road this year, placing him in the 87th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league. This year, opposing starting SFs have totaled 5.3 three attempts per game (24th-most in the NBA) vs. the LA Clippers, designating this as a positive matchup. The Phoenix Suns rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA as the visting team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists).