Los Angeles Clippers at Phoenix Suns Game 5 Betting Pick
28 June 2021
LA has fallen into a deep hole in all three playoff rounds up to this point, but they have always found a way to get the job done. The Clippers are in serious trouble against the Suns but will simply be looking to keep their season alive with a win.
Phoenix was the number two seed in the Western Conference this season, and they have been dominant throughout the postseason. The Suns went 27-9 at home in the regular season, and Phoenix Suns Arena will be rocking on Monday night.
The Phoenix Suns are 5.5-point favorites over the LA Clippers in Game 5 on Friday night.
Clippers Must Give George Some Help
Paul George is averaging 26.4 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game in the postseason, but he can’t beat the Suns by himself. Geoge is going to deliver for his team on Monday night, but he is going to need some help from his teammates.
LA managed to score just 80 points in the Game 4 loss, and they are going to have to make some shots in this one. The Clippers are shooting 38 percent from the three-point line in the playoffs, but they are very streaky.
Reggie Jackson has averaged 17.8 points per game in the playoffs, and he could help keep the Clippers' season alive. LA has been great at making adjustments throughout the playoffs, and they will come prepared in Game 5.
Paul Pushes Former Team to Brink
Chris Paul missed the first two games of this series, but he has been doing it all for the Suns since his return. Paul is averaging nearly nine assists per game, but he has also shown the ability to take over a game with his scoring.
Devin Booker is leading Phoenix with over 27 points per game, but he has not been as effective since breaking his nose. The Suns will need Booker to score it well to eliminate the Clippers.
Phoenix was great on the defensive end in the Game 4 win, and another similar defensive effort should eliminate the Clippers.
Clippers Keep Season Alive
The LA Clippers are playing without their best player, but this team has shown an incredible resiliency throughout this playoff run. Picking up a road win in Phoenix won’t be easy, but the Clippers are going to come out swinging.
Phoenix is a very young team, and closing out a series is always the most difficult win to get. The Suns can really score, but they are going to need to be great on the defensive end of the floor in this one.
Phoenix has three attempts to close this series out, but the Clippers aren’t going to make things easy for the Suns in this game. Bet the LA Clippers money line over the Phoenix Suns in Game 5 of this series on Monday night.
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