As the NBA games get more exciting, fans are getting ready for a Wednesday night showdown between the LA Clippers and Phoenix Suns on January 3 in Footprint Center. This is the first time these teams got together this season, with the Clippers winning a match 119-114 in their last normal game on April 9, 2023. Fabs of both teams are looking forward to this match-up as it is going to be a great game between two strong teams.

The Clippers want to win for the fourth time in a row and the Suns have won four games straight. This makes for an exciting basketball show in the middle of the week. Come with us as we explore the stories and details that will make this exciting game on the courts.

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Ahead of the matchup, the Phoenix Suns face setbacks with key players sidelined. Damion Lee is sidelined as he is recovering from surgery on his right meniscus. Meanwhile, big star Kevin Durant is also out of this game having trouble with pain in his right hamstring. Not having Durant, is surely sad for fans wanting to see two of the best NBA teams playing. On the other hand, the Clippers start with all players healthy because no major injuries have been mentioned. This makes for a very interesting game, with both teams trying to be the best on the court.

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Each team’s starting players make this game more fun. The Clippers will have a strong team with James Harden, Terance Mann, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, and Ivica Zubac. On the other side, the Suns will fight back with their own team full of stars including Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, Grayson Allen, Chimezie Metu, and Jusuf Nurkic. The matchup of these team starters makes a show of skill, plan, and brilliant play that will surely change the game result.

Suns vs Clippers prediction

In terms of recent performance, the Clippers boast an impressive record, winning 12 of their last 14 games. With a convincing 121-104 victory against the Heat on Monday, they are hungry for their fourth consecutive win. Meanwhile, the Suns are riding high on a four-game winning streak, securing a dominant 109-88 home victory against the Trail Blazers.

Despite the Suns’ resilience, the absence of Kevin Durant tips the odds in favor of the Clippers. Since the latter team is one of the best in the game, we’ll likely see them win even more games.

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The Clippers, with their strong defense, are likely to beat the point spread and win. The Suns might fight hard, but the Clippers are expected to win this exciting midweek game. The prediction for the Suns vs Clippers matchup: Los Angeles Clippers will win the game.