Phoenix Suns v LA Clippers: the preview
Phoenix Suns meet LA Clippers at Mortgage Matchup Center, Wednesday 1:00pm (NBA). Phoenix Suns have won 59 of the 116 meetings with LA Clippers since 2001.
The big picture
Phoenix Suns come in 22nd on the ladder; LA Clippers are 24th. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
Phoenix Suns are 2–5 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 113.9 points for and 121.4 against.
LA Clippers are 1–7 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 109.1 points for and 115.6 against.
Form
Phoenix Suns have won one of their last five and most recently beat Orlando Magic 117–104.
LA Clippers have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Miami Heat 116–117.
LA Clippers have lost their last six.
Head to head
These sides have met 116 times on our records since 2001: Phoenix Suns 59, LA Clippers 57.
Last time out (2025-26), LA Clippers won 117–93 at Mortgage Matchup Center.
Biggest margin between these two: LA Clippers by 42 points in 2017-18 (130–88).
Players to watch
For Phoenix Suns, watch Devin Booker (25.4 points a game, 20 rebounds in 2026-27) and Dillon Brooks (17.6 points a game, 27 rebounds in 2026-27).
For LA Clippers, watch Darius Garland (20.9 points a game, 13 rebounds in 2026-27) and Rui Hachimura (14.7 points a game, 39 rebounds in 2026-27).
At Mortgage Matchup Center
Phoenix Suns have won 10 of their last 21 at Mortgage Matchup Center.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Phoenix Suns have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
