LiontipsPhoenix vs Clippers. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Phoenix unexpectedly won the third match of the series against the Clippers and is now leading 3:1. Devin Booker and his partners did a great job under their rim and that strategy brought them success. Of course it affected the match's spectacularity, because a good defensive performance didn't let the opponent to demonstrate their strength. Nonetheless, Williams' lads won the game, so we can't judge them.
Now Suns are extremely close to the NBA Finals. If they will be able to do that, it will be their first final since the 1975/76 season. Back then, Arizona outfit lost the decisive series to Boston.
This time Clippers failed to break their opponent's defense. Phoenix players were looking great around their rim and didn't let many shots to be taken, so Paul George and his partners performed terrible on the offense. They scored only 32,5% of their shots. It is a terrible result.
Clippers' leaders, Paul George and Reggie Jackson, failed to put up a good performance this time. Paul scored only 23 points, four rebounds and seven assists in 37 minutes on the floor, while Jackson scored 20 points, five rebounds and one assist. Now Tyronn Lue needs to change the strategy, otherwise, it will be the end of the play-off run.
Trends
СтавкаFirst quarter: Phoenix to win
In last five matches Suns always won the first quarter
СтавкаClippers' total over 104,5
In four out of last five Clippers' away games they scored more than 104 points
Tip and bets
Clippers have nowhere to retreat. It will be a crucial match for them. If Los Angeles outfit will lose, they will be eliminated from the tournament. So Clippers will be extremely motivated.
In the previous matches against Phoenix Clippers were not looking bad. They were unfortunate in some matches, but they were close to a victory in every single one of them. We think that this time Tyronn Lue's guys will finally find their luck.
Our prediction - Clippers to win (Including OT)
In last three matches teams were playing with caution. No more than 207 points were scored in those fixtures. We don't think that opponents will switch the strategy this time. It will probably be another low-scoring game.
Our second prediction - total under 219,5 points
