The LA Clippers check in as the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the NBA while on their home court this year. The Suns have allowed the 7th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.9) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).
Torrey Craig has averaged 2.3 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the most foul-prone players in the NBA (79th percentile). The matchup against Los Angeles is a hard one for 3-pointers; when the Clippers are playing at home, the opposing team's starting SFs have averaged the 12th-least treys per game in the league this year (1.4). As a team, the Phoenix Suns have been bad at drawing fouls when playing away from home: 5th-worst in the league this year, drawing just 21.2 foul shot attempts per game. The matchup vs. Los Angeles is a difficult one for drawing fouls; opposing starting SFs have attempted a mere 2.1 foul shots per game this year when the Clippers are on their home court (15th-least in the league). Torrey Craig will not enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home stadium tends to lowers stat production in all stat categories.
Chris Paul has successfully made 6.6 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 higher than he's put through the hoop over the course of the year. Chris Paul has successfully made 2.6 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 higher than he's made from beyond the arc overall this season. Chris Paul has averaged 36.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.9 higher than he's averaged over the course of the season. The matchup against the Clippers is a positive one for 3-pointers; the opposing team's starting PGs have compiled the 30th-highest three percentage in the NBA this year (39.0%). The Phoenix Suns have played at the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games.
Ivica Zubac has converted 73.1% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 10 games at home, 7.5% more than he's sunk in all games this year while playing at home. The LA Clippers have played at the 9th-speediest pace in the league over the last 5 games on their home court. The Suns have played at the 9th-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should increase opportunities for the Clippers. The LA Clippers check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists). Ivica Zubac has attempted 3.0 foul shots per game while on his home court this year, ranking him in the 79th percentile among all players in the NBA.
Deandre Ayton has made 7.7 buckets per game this year, ranking in the 92nd percentile out of all players in the league. Deandre Ayton has played 30.0 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 79th percentile. The matchup vs. the Clippers is a favorable one for shots from the field; opposing starting Cs have tallied the 29th-most field goal attempts per game in the NBA this year (10.7). The Phoenix Suns have played at the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Clippers have played at the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games at home, which should lead to more plays for the Suns.
Norman Powell Points Scored Props • L.A. Clippers
The LA Clippers check in as the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the NBA while on their home court this year. The matchup against the Suns is a tough one for field goals; the opposition's starting SGs have put up the 12th-lowest Field Goal% in the NBA this year (42.7%). The Suns have allowed the 7th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.9) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).
Nicolas Batum Points Scored Props • L.A. Clippers
Nicolas Batum has made 3.2 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.8 higher than he's converted from 3-point range over the course of the season while at home. The LA Clippers have played at the 9th-speediest pace in the league over the last 5 games on their home court. The Suns have played at the 9th-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should increase opportunities for the Clippers. The LA Clippers check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists). Nicolas Batum has converted 100.0% of his free throws over the last 10 games, 27.3% higher than he's sunk in all games this year.
Kevin Durant has averaged 40.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.9 more than he's averaged over the course of the season. The matchup against the Clippers is a strong one; they have given up the 30th-most points per game in the NBA to the opposition's starting PFs this year (17.7). The Phoenix Suns have played at the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Clippers have played at the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games at home, which should lead to more plays for the Suns. The Phoenix Suns rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).
Devin Booker has made a mere 2.1 3-point shots per game this season, significantly less than his 2.7 rate last season. The matchup vs. Los Angeles is a difficult one for shot attempts from the field; when the Clippers have the home court advantage, the opposition's starting SGs have tallied the 10th-least FG attempts per game in the league this year (12.9). As a team, the Phoenix Suns have been bad at drawing fouls when playing away from home: 5th-worst in the league this year, drawing just 21.2 foul shot attempts per game. The matchup vs. Los Angeles is a hard one for getting to the free throw line; the other team's starting SGs have attempted a mere 2.5 foul shots per game this year when the Clippers have the home court advantage (12th-least in the NBA). Devin Booker will not possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing on the road generally lowers player performance for all stats.
Eric Gordon has sunk 2.5 3-point shots per game over the last 10 games, 0.6 higher than he's made overall this season. The LA Clippers have played at the 9th-speediest pace in the league over the last 5 games on their home court. The Suns have played at the 9th-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should increase opportunities for the Clippers. The LA Clippers check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists). Eric Gordon has converted 95.8% of his free throw attempts over the last 10 games, 15.1% more than he's sunk in all games this year.
Bismack Biyombo has converted 77.8% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 10 games on the road, 12.2% higher than he's converted overall this season while playing away from home. The Phoenix Suns have played at the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Clippers have played at the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games at home, which should lead to more plays for the Suns. The Phoenix Suns rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). While on their home court, the Clippers have given up the 7th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.9) in the NBA to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
