Phoenix Suns at LA Clippers
Regular season10:30 PM
Phoenix Suns at LA Clippers
Intuit Dome · Inglewood, CA
Matchup preview
Last season: too early in this one to read much from it
Matchup odds
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Who wins?
Season leaders, per game
LAC
PHX26.1PointsLAC21.5
PHX8.0ReboundsLAC5.6
PHX6.0AssistsLAC6.7
PHX1.5StealsLAC1.6
PHX0.9BlocksLAC1.2
| PHX | Stat | LAC |
|---|---|---|
| 45–37 | Record | 42–40 |
| Offense | ||
| 1.5(better), 15th in the league | Net rating | 16th in the league, 1.1 |
| 113.1, 16th in the league | Offensive rating | 11th in the league, 115.1(better) |
| 99.2, 23rd in the league | Pace | 28th in the league, 98.2 |
| 53.7, 19th in the league | eFG% | 6th in the league, 55.9(better) |
| 12.0(better), 12th in the league | TOV% | 19th in the league, 12.5 |
| 28.9(better), 7th in the league | OREB% | 23rd in the league, 23.7 |
| 0.225, 28th in the league | FT rate | 3rd in the league, 0.295(better) |
| Defense | ||
| 111.6(better), 9th in the league | Defensive rating | 18th in the league, 114.0 |
| 54.1(better), 10th in the league | Opp. eFG% | 16th in the league, 54.5 |
| 13.9(better), 3rd in the league | Opp. TOV% | 16th in the league, 12.3 |
| 71.9, 27th in the league | DREB% | 23rd in the league, 72.9(better) |
| 0.276, 22nd in the league | Opp. FT rate | 9th in the league, 0.248(better) |
This season's meetings
They have not met this season.
Injury report
Phoenix Suns
- Mark WilliamsOut· back Feb 3Cost -1.7 per 100
Report note
This is a tough blow for the center with training camp right around the corner. With his status for Opening Night in jeopardy, this will put a lot of eyes on Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach, with the latter already drawing buzz during the Summer League. More clarity on Williams' timeline should be known in the coming weeks.
- Duop ReathQuestionable· back Oct 5Cost -0.2 per 100
Report note
With Mark Williams (shoulder) expected to miss around five months, Reath figures to compete for playing time with Khaman Maluach and Oso Ighodaro. Reath's 2025-26 campaign was cut short after he underwent right foot surgery in late January, and it's unclear if he'll be at full strength for training camp. Across 32 regular-season appearances for the Trail Blazers in 2025-26, he averaged 2.9 points and 1.2 rebounds across 8.1 minutes per contest.
- CJ HuntleyQuestionable· back Oct 5
Report note
Huntley will miss Phoenix's final three games in Las Vegas. He'll have plenty of time to rest up before training camp opens up in September.
LA Clippers
- Jordan MillerOut· back Mar 1Cost -1.4 per 100
Report note
It's a tough break for Miller, who had an opportunity to battle for a reserve role during training camp in the fall. The timeline for a return is likely to keep him on the shelf until after the All-Star break. Miller's extended stay on the sidelines gives Kobe Sanders a chance to crack the Clippers' rotation.
- Brandon IngramOut· back Nov 1Cost -1.1 per 100
Report note
The Clippers learned about the injury this summer, though it's unclear exactly how far along Ingram is in his recovery. The star forward's timeline for a return is unclear, clouding his fantasy outlook in the meantime. Darius Garland should take on all the usage he can handle in Ingram's stead, while Kris Dunn and Max Strus could have additional streaming appeal early in the year.
- Yanic Konan NiederhauserOut· back Nov 1Cost -0.6 per 100
Report note
Niederhauser is progressing from March surgery but won't be able to suit up to begin the year. The Clippers are likely to take a cautious approach with the 2025 first-rounder. Isaiah Jackson should occupy the backup center spot behind Brook Lopez early in the campaign.
- Bradley BealQuestionable· back Oct 4
Report note
While Beal has recovered from hip surgery that cost him nearly all of last year, he's now dealing with knee inflammation. His status is in doubt for the preseason opener Sunday against the Warriors, but the veteran swingman's regular-season status doesn't sound to be in serious danger for now.
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | Last 5 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.5 | 26.1 | 3.9 | 6.0 | 30.8 / 4.0 / 6.8 | 3.3 | |
| 31.0 | 17.1 | 5.8 | 3.2 | 14.8 / 7.0 / 3.4 | -0.3 | |
| 30.4 | 20.2 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 15.6 / 3.0 / 2.2 | -0.4 | |
| 28.5 | 12.7 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 6.6 / 3.8 / 2.2 | 3.1 | |
| 25.8 | 17.8 | 3.6 | 2.8 | 14.6 / 2.6 / 2.8 | -0.9 |
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | Last 5 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.8 | 21.5 | 5.6 | 3.7 | 23.4 / 5.8 / 4.4 | -0.4 | |
| 29.8 | 18.8 | 2.4 | 6.7 | 16.2 / 2.6 / 5.2 | 0.7 | |
| 28.3 | 11.5 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 16.6 / 5.2 / 1.4 | -0.4 | |
| 27.2 | 7.3 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 5.4 / 4.0 / 3.4 | 1.4 | |
| 27.0 | 10.1 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 7.6 / 4.8 / 1.0 | 1.7 |
Last five games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27 | Lost 122–131 | – | – | |
| Apr 25 | Lost 109–121 | – | – | |
| Apr 22 | Lost 107–120 | – | – | |
| Apr 19 | Lost 84–119 | – | – | |
| Apr 17 | Won 111–96 | – | – |
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15 | Lost 121–126 | – | – | |
| Apr 12 | Won 115–110 | – | – | |
| Apr 10 | Lost 97–116 | – | – | |
| Apr 8 | Lost 110–128 | – | – | |
| Apr 7 | Won 116–103 | – | – |
Standings
Full standingsMatchups by position
What each defense allows per game to guards, forwards and centers, against the league average. Rank 1 allows the most.
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guards | 47.7 (lg 49.8) , 22nd in the league | 12.6 (lg 13.6) , 27th in the league | 13.5 (lg 14.2) , 22nd in the league |
| Forwards | 36.5 (lg 37.4) , 17th in the league | 15.1 (lg 15.3) , 18th in the league | 7.4 (lg 7.0) , 10th in the league |
| Centers | 11.0 (lg 10.7) , 13th in the league | 7.5 (lg 7.5) , 14th in the league | 1.8 (lg 1.9) , 19th in the league |
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guards | 46.5 (lg 49.8) , 27th in the league | 13.2 (lg 13.6) , 19th in the league | 12.4 (lg 14.2) , 30th in the league |
| Forwards | 35.3 (lg 37.4) , 24th in the league | 15.3 (lg 15.3) , 14th in the league | 6.5 (lg 7.0) , 25th in the league |
| Centers | 11.4 (lg 10.7) , 10th in the league | 8.9 (lg 7.5) , 1st in the league | 2.5 (lg 1.9) , 4th in the league |
The box score appears at tip-off.
Season series
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