Published Nov 5, 6:58am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Nov 5, 6:58am ET
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Updated Nov 5, 6:58am ET
One of the games on Thursday's NBA slate features the Phoenix Suns hosting the Los Angeles Clippers. Who has the edge in our Suns vs Clippers pick?
Phoenix's recent two-game win streak ended with a 118-107 loss to the Golden State Warriors. The Suns trailed by 19 points at the break. And although they trimmed the deficit to nine points after the third quarter, it wasn't enough to prevent the home team from coasting to a double-digit victory.
Devin Booker scored a season-high 38 points and handed out four assists on 13-for-24 shooting from the floor. Mark Williams added 16 points, 16 rebounds, and four assists
Following a two-point win over New Orleans, LA enters this matchup amid a two-game losing streak, including a 126-107 loss to the Thunder on Tuesday night.
The Clippers jumped out to an early 10-point advantage before settling for a 57-56 lead at the break. But in the second half, the defending champs outscored LA by a 70-50 margin including a 32-21 edge in the final frame.
James Harden led the way with 25 points six rebounds, and six assists. And he converted five of his nine attempts from 3-point range. John Collins led the second unit with 17 points and four rebounds in 25 minutes of action.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
Phoenix has taken six of the previous 10 meetings in this series, including four of the last five. Look for that trend to continue when these division rivals clash on Thursday night.
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