The Phoenix Suns host the Los Angeles Clippers tonight in the only NBA matchup before a packed NBA Cup schedule tomorrow. With Bradley Beal returning and Jalen Green set for his Suns debut, anticipation around this game at Mortgage Matchup Center is high.
“Devin Booker was handed a historic extension this offseason, and he’s fully living up to the hype. With Kevin Durant gone, he’s the clear No. 1 option for the Phoenix Suns, and the numbers say it all.” — Covers.com
The star guard continues to dominate, averaging 31 points per game on 51.6% shooting and 43.1% from three-point range. Booker dropped 38 points against the Warriors earlier this week and has exceeded his points total in nearly every game this season. Without James Harden and Kawhi Leonard in the Clippers lineup, his path to another explosive performance is wide open.
“Mark Williams is a dominant figure at 7-foot-1, and he’s exactly what the Suns needed at the five.” — Yahoo!
The versatile Duke product has brought much-needed size and rim protection to Phoenix, averaging around 10 points per game and providing a defensive backbone that complements the team’s offensive-heavy roster.
With Booker’s scoring surge, Beal’s return, and Williams’ impact inside, tonight’s Suns-Clippers duel promises to be one of the most watched and wagered NBA events of the week.