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The public persona of Kevin Durant is quite different from his online one. Whether he is explaining young-people vernacular to Stan Van Gundy or roasting Charles Barkley, NBA fans get to see Durant’s sense of humor and big personality. In the basketball world, though, he shows a more reserved side and is mostly soft spoken […]

Devin Booker came out with another massive performance on Thursday as the Phoenix Suns took care of business against the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 3. After exploding for 26 and 38 points in Games 1 and 2, respectively, Book took it even a notch higher on Thursday with a 45-point eruption against a shorthanded […]

Los Angeles Clippers fans are currently in the midst of one of the worst cases of deja vu in NBA history. Kawhi Leonard has been ruled out of Game 3 vs. the Phoenix Suns with a knee sprain. The last time similar words were uttered (2021 playoffs), countless championship fantasies were abruptly destroyed. Now, a […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are preparing for a battle against the Phoenix Suns in Game 3 of their NBA Playoffs series. But with Kawhi Leonard suffering a surprise injury, the Clippers look to be in for a much steeper challenge. Leonard has been ruled out for Game 3 with a right knee sprain. In turn, […]

The LA Clippers accomplished their goal of taking home-court advantage from the Phoenix Suns, splitting two games in the desert largely behind the singular dominance of Kawhi Leonard. As this first-round series shifts to Southern California, though, an injured Paul George will be joined on the sidelines by his fellow superstar wing. The Clippers announced […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are set to be extremely shorthanded in Game 3 against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday evening. Aside from Paul George already out, Kawhi Leonard is also unavailable after sustaining a knee sprain. Via Tomer Azarly: “Kawhi Leonard (right knee sprain) has been ruled OUT tonight in Game 3 vs. the Suns, […]

After a let-down loss in Game 1, the Phoenix Suns stormed back with a vengeance in Game 2 and evened their quarterfinals series against the Los Angeles Clippers at one game apiece. Now heading on the road to Crypto.com Arena, Monty Williams and company are looking to regain home-court advantage by clawing out a win […]

Game 3 of the Western Conference’s first round series between Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers and Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns shifts to Southern California for Games 3 and 4. But will Paul George be able to return to the lineup? Ahead of Thursday’s Game 4 in Los Angeles, the Clippers have […]

The Los Angeles Clippers were always going to have their work cut out against the might of the Phoenix Suns, but after an impressive Game 1 victory they nullified their opponent’s home court advantage and put themselves right in the series. They couldn’t back it up in Game 2 though, and locked at 1-1 the […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant has the ultimate respect for Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, and he didn’t hide that admiration amid their NBA Playoffs battle. On Wednesday during a media huddle, Durant spoke in length about Leonard and why he has nothing but respect for the Clippers leader. KD cited Kawhi’s work ethic […]

The NBA Playoffs continue on Thursday as the Phoenix Suns (45-37) visit the Los Angeles Clippers (44-38) for the third game in the Western Conference first round. Action tips off at 10:30 p.m. ET. Phoenix tied the series 1-1 thanks to their 123-109 victory in game two. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a […]

It has been less than a week since the 2023 NBA Playoffs started, but they have already produced some memorable games. Some series are 1-1, meaning that they are far from being decided. With the Phoenix Suns set to travel to face the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday, it means it is time for some […]

The Phoenix Suns evened their first round 2023 NBA Playoffs series against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. Speaking on the rest of the series on Wednesday, Stephen A. Smith revealed his stunning take on who he would want between Kawhi Leonard and Kevin Durant for the rest of the series. Molly Qerim: "Who […]

Not a lot of people gave the Los Angeles Clippers much of a chance against the star-studded Phoenix Suns in the first round of the 2023 NBA playoffs. But here the Clippers are, heading back to LA with the series tied at one game apiece, thanks largely to Kawhi Leonard’s steadying presence and Russell Westbrook’s […]

The Phoenix Suns picked up a 123-109 win over the Los Angeles Clippers to even up the first round series at one game apiece, and Kevin Durant shared a moment with his mom Wanda Durant after the game, via NBA on TNT. KD + Mama Durant ❤️ pic.twitter.com/TVzxmOoOof — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) April 19, […]

Narratives are what make NBA games such a treat to follow even for the most casual fans. And the first round matchup between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Phoenix Suns in the 2023 NBA playoffs is certainly full of them. In fact, it seemed like another narrative was brewing between the two sides, as […]

It seemed like everything was going to break the Los Angeles Clippers’ way in Game 2, as they started off the contest having carried over the momentum from their rousing Game 1 victory over the Phoenix Suns. They led by as many as 13 points, and with both Kawhi Leonard and Russell Westbrook on point […]

Russell Westbrook has played like his motivation meter is on high through the first two games of the Suns-Clippers series. With former teammate turned rival Kevin Durant on the other side of the floor, it’s not hard to see why. While the two have gone at each other on the court, it doesn’t appear as […]

Midway through the second quarter of Game 2, the Los Angeles Clippers had the Phoenix Suns on the ropes in their first-round playoffs series. After stealing a 115-110 Game 1 win, the Clippers held a 49-36 lead over the Suns with 5:32 left in the first half, seemingly coasting to a shocking 2-0 series lead. […]

PHOENIX — Kawhi Leonard did everything he could to keep the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 2, but Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns came out on top to even the series at 1-1. Behind Devin Booker’s 38 points and nine assists, the Suns defeated the Clippers, 123-109. Kevin Durant added 25 points, six rebounds, […]

After a resounding Game 1 win punctuated by a Russell Westbrook block on Devin Booker, it seemed like the momentum of the first-round NBA playoff series was strongly in the Los Angeles Clippers’ favor.  Scott Foster’s involvement as the officiating crew chief only fanned that flame even further. And for the first 18 minutes of […]

The Phoenix Suns came out victorious in Game 2 of their first round series with the Los Angeles Clippers. But the win also marked the end of an historically funny streak: Chris Paul’s 13-game losing streak when Scott Foster officiates. Entering Tuesday night’s game, Chris Paul had lost 13 consecutive playoff games when Scott Foster […]

Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul has the whole NBA Twitterverse celebrating alongside him after he broke his Scott Foster curse. Prior to Game 2 of their NBA Playoffs series with the Los Angeles Clippers, Paul was on a 13-game losing streak in playoff match-ups that Foster officiated. The beef between the two and Paul’s frustrations […]

Chris Paul has long had a monkey on his back, and its name is Scott Foster. The Phoenix Suns point guard had been unable to win a game with Foster officiating a playoff game in a long, long time. That streak ended Tuesday in the Suns’ Game 2 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Nobody’s […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook is locked in. And Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant learned that the hard way in Game 2 of their NBA Playoffs series. Westbrook didn’t waste time showing Durant that he won’t have it easy scoring in the game. Early in the first quarter, KD tried to escape Russ’ defense […]

The Los Angeles Clippers made one of the biggest midseason acquisitions when they signed Russell Westbrook off the buyout market. Westbrook has provided much-needed leadership, playmaking and ball movement to the team. It was considered a risky signing but so far the good has far outweighed the bad. Paul George, who played with Westbrook on […]

Phoenix Suns point guard Cameron Payne missed Game 1 of the team’s first-round series against the Los Angeles Clippers due to a back injury. Without one of their top reserves, the Suns went on to lose by a final score of 115-110 behind 38 points from Kawhi Leonard. So when Leonard, Russell Westbrook, and the […]

As expected, Russell Westbrook had a significant impact on the Los Angeles Clippers’ Game 1 victory over the Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night. The former league MVP will now want to do the same in Game 2 on Tuesday, and it is clear that Russ is already locked in heading to […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George firmly believes Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen deserves to win the Most Improved Player award for 2022-23, and for good reason. Markkanen is one of the three finalists for the honor along with New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson and Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. All three have […]

The chess match between the Los Angeles Clippers and Phoenix Suns has officially begun, and Game 2 should create even more moves that will require counters. For Tyronn Lue’s club, some of that will start with Torrey Craig. Craig finished Game 1 with a playoff career-high 22 points on 9-of-12 shooting from the field and […]

Many wrote off the Los Angeles Clippers before the 2023 NBA playoffs even began. After all, facing the new-look Phoenix Suns with Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Chris Paul was already a difficult enough task on its own, but with Paul George out, the Clippers will have to rely on other more inconsistent role players […]

PHOENIX, AZ – The Los Angeles Clippers won a playoff game without Paul George in which Russell Westbrook shot 3-of-19 from the field. Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns dropped Game 1 thanks to a herculean defensive game by Westbrook after a conversation with head coach Tyronn Lue. Westbrook missed his first seven shots of […]

If Torrey Craig and the Phoenix Suns are trying to fire up Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers, they’re doing a pretty good job of it. Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers to a Game 1 win with 38 points, five rebounds, and five assist son 13-of-24 shooting from the field. It was a typical […]

As expected, Kevin Durant balled out in his Phoenix Suns NBA Playoffs debut on Sunday. It wasn’t the result the Suns were expecting, though, with the Los Angeles Clippers escaping with a 115-110 win in Phoenix in Game 1. KD finished with a team-high 27 points on 7-of-15 shooting to go along with nine rebounds, […]

With the Phoenix Suns Game 2 clash with the Los Angeles Clippers set to take place on Tuesday evening, there will be plenty of interest in how this talented side will respond to their loss in the playoffs-opener. Ahead of the upcoming Suns-Clippers game, we’ll be making our Suns Game 2 predictions. When Kevin Durant […]

Russell Westbrook brings a lot to the table for the Los Angeles Clippers. However, one thing that does not instantly pop out from his glowing resume is his defensive prowess. Russ isn’t at all a defensive liability, but he’s not exactly a candidate for Defensive Player of the Year either. However, if you look at […]

Kawhi Leonard has high expectations on his Los Angeles Clippers teammate Russell Westbrook in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. After all, he knows very well what he’s capable of. Leonard said as much on Sunday after Westbrook stepped up in crunch time to help the Clippers take down the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of their […]

Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers will be tipping off Game 2 of their first round playoff series against Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns, but they’ll once again have to do it without the services of Paul George. Ahead of Tuesday’s Game 2 in Phoenix, the Clippers have ruled out George out due […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook was left in awe of Kawhi Leonard’s brilliance in Game 1 of their playoff series with the Phoenix Suns. Now, he wants to make sure he provides their superstar with the right kind of help as they try to make a deep run this 2023 postseason. Leonard was sensational […]