Los Angeles Clippers at Phoenix Suns Game 1 odds, picks, predictions
The 1st-round series of the Western Conference Playoffs between the No. 4-seed Phoenix Suns (45-37) and the No. 5-seed Los Angeles Clippers (44-38) begins Sunday. Game 1 tips off Sunday evening at 8 p.m. ET at Footprint Center (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Clippers vs. Suns odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Clippers ended the regular season winning 3 straight games to lock in the 5th seed. They played their final 9 games without F Paul George.
The Suns lost their final 2 games of the regular season resting their starters but had a 7-game winning streak before that to secure home-court advantage in the 1st round.
The season series was split 2-2 in the regular season.
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