NBA, Intuisi Blog – This is everything you should learn about Clippers vs Suns on Wednesday, 2024 January, 3.
The Clippers will head to Phoenix for a clash with Phoenix Suns on Wednesday evening. Which of the teams with a long history will hold an advantage in this highly anticipated clash? Stay tune on NBA.com
Clippers Discover Their Style
The most notable thing about the Clippers is their elite offensive performance as they are ranked 2nd in offensive rating (126.9) as well as first in effective Field Goal Percentage (59.9 percent) in the last month. In total, they are third in net rating (+10.5) and have also been acceptable on the defensive side in addition to ranking 10 10th in defensive rating (115.5).
The Clippers team’s current starting five, which includes James Harden, Terance Mann, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, and Ivica Zubac is a top Net Score of +17.1 over a good sampling of 486 games.
The only player in rotation currently hindering this team is Russell Westbrook as the Clippers have +13.4 without him on the court, and only +0.4 when he’s playing on the floor. That’s an impressive -13.0 points swing. However, his playing time has decreased steadily over the past couple of games. In the end they are Clippers have a chance to win the championship and will certainly remain a threat for the West.
Suns Defence Struggle
Kevin Durant and Devin Booker have their own forces that must be fought for however, the Clippers are blessed with a variety of big-wing defenses at the team.
On the offensive side on the offensive side, Clippers will continue to be the dominant team on the field, considering that this Suns defense was horrible in the last few games. The Suns are currently ranked 21st on the Adjusted Defensive Rating, despite playing the most easy schedule against opposing offensive teams, as per dunksandthrees.com.
Phoenix has also been able to tap toward its most effective offensive lines because Grayson Allen and Eric Gordon are both increasing. The Suns aren’t equipped with the perimeter defenses that can match to all three players Harden, Leonard and George and I’d anticipate the Clippers to be able to take their offensive spots.
At the time of writing, Durant has been ruled out by a hamstring strain The spread remains at Clippers -2.5 In Phoenix.
The Clippers to take over at this point in the process of finding their best form, with their star players creating the stability which the Suns don’t have. The Clippers have been able to win 12 times in the recent 14 games, and could have another great win to take the lead on Wednesday night.
