Through 1 Quarter
The point spread is against the Los Angeles Clippers, but thus far the points are on their side. They have emerged as the frontrunner after one quarter and are ahead of the Phoenix Suns 30-21. Los Angeles' offense has come from several players so far.
Both the Clippers and Phoenix padded the win column in their previous outings. It's looking like Los Angeles will be able to keep the momentum, but Phoenix still has three quarters to right the ship.
Who's Playing
Phoenix @ Los Angeles
Current Records: Phoenix 21-4; Los Angeles 15-12
What to Know
The Phoenix Suns have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. They will take on the Los Angeles Clippers at 10:30 p.m. ET on Monday at Staples Center after having had a few days off. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous games.
Phoenix made easy work of the Boston Celtics this past Friday and carried off a 111-90 win. Phoenix's center JaVale McGee was one of the most active players for the team, posting a double-double on 21 points and 15 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Los Angeles skirted by the Orlando Magic 106-104 this past Saturday thanks to a clutch jumper from point guard Reggie Jackson with 0:02 remaining. The Clippers' success was spearheaded by the efforts of shooting guard Luke Kennard, who shot 7-for-11 from beyond the arc and finished with 23 points and five dimes, and small forward Terance Mann, who had 16 points in addition to nine boards.
Barring any buzzer beaters, Phoenix is expected to win a tight contest. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with Phoenix, who are 13-12 against the spread.
Everything went Phoenix's way against Los Angeles when the two teams previously met in June as they made off with a 130-103 victory. The Suns' win shoved Los Angeles out of the playoffs, so they have a target on their back.
How To Watch
- When: Monday at 10:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Staples Center -- Los Angeles, California
- TV: NBATV
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $6.00
Odds
The Suns are a 3-point favorite against the Clippers, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Suns as a 2-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Los Angeles have won 20 out of their last 29 games against Phoenix.
- Jun 30, 2021 - Phoenix 130 vs. Los Angeles 103
- Jun 28, 2021 - Los Angeles 116 vs. Phoenix 102
- Jun 26, 2021 - Phoenix 84 vs. Los Angeles 80
- Jun 24, 2021 - Los Angeles 106 vs. Phoenix 92
- Jun 22, 2021 - Phoenix 104 vs. Los Angeles 103
- Jun 20, 2021 - Phoenix 120 vs. Los Angeles 114
- Apr 28, 2021 - Phoenix 109 vs. Los Angeles 101
- Apr 08, 2021 - Los Angeles 113 vs. Phoenix 103
- Jan 03, 2021 - Los Angeles 112 vs. Phoenix 107
- Aug 04, 2020 - Phoenix 117 vs. Los Angeles 115
- Feb 26, 2020 - Los Angeles 102 vs. Phoenix 92
- Dec 17, 2019 - Los Angeles 120 vs. Phoenix 99
- Oct 26, 2019 - Phoenix 130 vs. Los Angeles 122
- Feb 13, 2019 - Los Angeles 134 vs. Phoenix 107
- Jan 04, 2019 - Los Angeles 121 vs. Phoenix 111
- Dec 10, 2018 - Los Angeles 123 vs. Phoenix 119
- Nov 28, 2018 - Los Angeles 115 vs. Phoenix 99
- Mar 28, 2018 - Los Angeles 111 vs. Phoenix 99
- Feb 23, 2018 - Los Angeles 128 vs. Phoenix 117
- Dec 20, 2017 - Los Angeles 108 vs. Phoenix 95
- Oct 21, 2017 - Los Angeles 130 vs. Phoenix 88
- Mar 30, 2017 - Los Angeles 124 vs. Phoenix 118
- Feb 01, 2017 - Los Angeles 124 vs. Phoenix 114
- Jan 02, 2017 - Los Angeles 109 vs. Phoenix 98
- Oct 31, 2016 - Los Angeles 116 vs. Phoenix 98
- Apr 13, 2016 - Phoenix 114 vs. Los Angeles 105
- Feb 22, 2016 - Los Angeles 124 vs. Phoenix 84
- Nov 12, 2015 - Phoenix 118 vs. Los Angeles 104
- Nov 02, 2015 - Los Angeles 102 vs. Phoenix 96
Injury Report for Los Angeles
- Nicolas Batum: Out (Ankle)
- Paul George: Out (Elbow)
- Jason Preston: Out (Foot)
- Kawhi Leonard: Out (Knee)
Injury Report for Phoenix
- Abdel Nader: Out (Knee)
- Devin Booker: Out (Hamstring)
- Deandre Ayton: Out (Illness)
- Jalen Smith: Out (Illness)
- Frank Kaminsky: Out (Knee)
- Dario Saric: Out (Knee)