LiontipsClippers vs Phoenix. Predictions and Betting TIps for NBA
Command Analysis
Clippers failed to snatch a win at Arizona. But they were very close to that. They lost the first match with a 114:120 score, in the second match they had an advantage towards the end of the game. But Phoenix performed flawlessly. Two dead-eye shots lead to a defeat of Californian outfit (103:104).
In the last game Paul George was the best player in Clippers' line-up, he scored 26 points and also put up 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Kawhi Leonard can't help his team now, so George is now the only leader of Clippers on the floor.
Phoenix demonstrated their strength once again. A balanced team performance was good enough to defeat the opponent, so Williams' lads are now ahead in the series by a 2:0 score. Now Suns are extremely close to the NBA finals. They need only two more wins to get there.
We should mention that Chris Paul was unavailable for the first two matches. In the previous week 36-year old player was tested positive for coronavirus, so he had to be quarantined. But now he is back, so Paul will probably play in an upcoming game. It will strengthen Phoenix line-up even more.
Trends
СтавкаFirst quarter: Clippers to win
In 3 out of last 4 Clippers' home games they won the first quarter
СтавкаPhoenix individual total over 110.5
In 6 out of last 8 Suns' away matches they were scoring more than 110 points
Tip and bets
Clippers can't lose once again, because in this case they will lose almost any chance to stay in the tournament. Score will be at 0:3, so they can forget about the final then. We think that Paul George and his team won't let that to happen. They are capable of a win over Phoenix even without Leonard. In the last game they fell just a little short from a win.
In this play-off tournament Clippers were already losing 0:2 once. It happened in the series against Dallas. But Tyronn Lue's players managed to even the score after two home defeats. We think that Clippers will have a chance to even the score in this series as well.
Our prediction - Clippers to win (Including OT)
Clippers are playing offensively at home. For example, in last four home games they never scored less than 118 points. We think that Tyronn Lue's players will make their opponent to play faster, so it should be a high-scoring game.
Our second prediction - total over 218,5 points
