The Los Angeles Clippers (32-28) travel to face off against the Phoenix Suns (28-33) on Tuesday, March 4th. This game will be played at PHX Arena in Phoenix and televised on TNT. Both the Clippers and Suns will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 10:00 ET.

Clippers vs Suns

The Clippers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Clippers fell to 32-28 on the season after a 108-102 loss to the Lakers on Sunday. Entering the game as 2-point favorites, the Clippers not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 210, falling short of the 221.5-point line.

A pivotal 12-0 run by the Lakers extended their lead from 47-43 to 59-43. The Clippers struggled in the 2nd quarter, scoring just 15 points, but they made a push in the 4th quarter, outscoring the Lakers 25-19, though it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

The Suns Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

After a 116-98 loss to the Timberwolves on Sunday, the Suns are now 28-33 for the season. Phoenix, who entered the game as +1 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 214, falling well short of the 233.5 O/U line.

Despite leading 34-28 after the 1st quarter, the Suns struggled offensively, scoring just 17 points in the 2nd quarter. A 10-0 run by the Timberwolves extended their lead, and Phoenix couldn’t recover, as they were outscored 34-21 in the 3rd quarter and 33-26 in the 4th.

Clippers Offense Breakdown

Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 33 points and 10 rebounds in their 108-102 loss to the Lakers, shooting 56.5% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 42.9%. Kris Dunn added 15 points, while James Harden struggled, shooting 28.6% and making just 2 of his 9 three-point attempts.

As a team, the Clippers hit 12 threes, shooting 30.8% from deep and 43.2% overall. Leonard scored 10 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, while Dunn added 7 of his 15 points in the 3rd.

Suns Offense Breakdown

In their 116-98 loss to the Timberwolves, the Suns shot 43.8% from the field and hit 31% of their threes, connecting on 13 from deep. Kevin Durant led the way with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists, shooting 43.5% and making 3 threes at 33.3%.

Bradley Beal added 18 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists, hitting 53.3% from the field and 40% from three. Devin Booker contributed 17 points and 5 assists, making 3 threes at 42.9%. Durant scored 9 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, while Booker put up 10 points in the opening period.

Clippers Team Defense

Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 4th quarters, the Clippers couldn’t contain the Lakers, who scored 108 points on 49% shooting. Los Angeles put up 34 points in the 1st and 33 in the 3rd, but the Clippers tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 22 points, and gave up only 19 in the final period.

The Clippers struggled to defend the three-point line, where the Lakers hit 18 threes at a 42% clip. They also sent the Lakers to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 14. The Clippers finished with 30 defensive rebounds, allowing 11 offensive boards, while adding 9 steals and 1 block.

Suns Team Defense

Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 4th quarters, the Clippers couldn’t hold off the Lakers, allowing 108 points in the loss. The Clippers gave up 34 points in the 1st and 33 in the 3rd but tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 19 points.

The Clippers struggled to defend the three, as the Lakers hit 18 threes at a 42% clip. They also sent the Lakers to the line 20 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Clippers finished with 9 steals and 1 block.

Clippers vs Suns Trends

• Through their last five road contests, the Clippers offense has averaged 106 points per game while allowing an average of 113. Los Angeles posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 0-5 ATS.
• In their last five games at home, the Suns have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 119 points per game in this stretch.
• As the betting underdog, the Suns have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Phoenix posted a straight up mark of 0-5 in these matchups.
• Although the Clippers have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 1-4.

Clippers vs Suns Prediction

The Suns come in as the underdog at +2, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 225.5, and our model predicts the Clippers and Suns to score a combined 225 points. We recommend betting on the under.

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