LA Clippers at Phoenix Sun Betting Pick
20 June 2021
LA comes into this series having knocked off the top-seeded Utah Jazz in improbably and impressive fashion. After falling behind 0-2 in that series, the Clippers were able to rattle off four straight wins to advance.
Phoenix has now won their last seven playoff games, and they will come into this game well-rested. The Suns swept the Denver Nuggets last round and eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers in the First Round.
The Phoenix Suns are four-point favorites over the LA Clippers on Sunday afternoon.
Suns Looking For a Leader
The Suns will come into Game 1 of this series shorthanded as Chris Paul is in the league’s health and safety protocol. It is unclear how much time Paul will miss this series, but his absence is a massive blow for this young Phoenix team.
Devin Booker is leading the Suns with 27.9 points per game this postseason, and he has emerged as a superstar. The Clippers will throw some extra defenders at Booker without Paul, but he should still be able to have an impact on offense.
The Suns are shooting 38 percent from the three-point line in the playoffs, and they have the ability to light it up in a hurry. Phoenix was also a top-three defensive team this season, and that will allow them to create some separation.
Can Clippers Make Shots?
The Clippers are also shorthanded for this series as Kawhi Leonard will not be suiting up in Game 1. There is a chance that Leonard could miss this entire series, and the Clippers are already a team that doesn’t have much depth.
Terance Mann appears to be taking advantage of his opportunity as he poured in 39 points in the Game 6 win over the Jazz. The Clippers are shooting over 40 percent from deep, and they will need to make shots to win games against Phoenix.
Paul George has taken over for the Clippers, averaging 26.1 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game. If George is the best player in this game, then the Clippers have a shot.
Clippers Complete Game 1 Upset
Both teams are missing their best player for Game 1 of this series, and that will make this game very interesting. Phoenix is definitely the deeper team in this matchup, but the Clippers just stunned the Jazz without Leonard.
The Suns will try to wear down the Clippers and win this game with their depth, but LA will have a plan. The Clippers come into Sunday afternoon with a ton of momentum and confidence, and that will play a role.
Phoenix is a big favorite to win this series, but it will be the Clippers that get off to a great start. Bet the LA Clippers money line over the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.
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