Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, Arizona
TV/Streaming: Suns Live, Arizona’s Family (3TV), ClipperVision / NBA League Pass options
Both teams enter with disappointing early-season records in the Western Conference (Clippers 13th, Suns 12th). This is an early Pacific Division-adjacent matchup between two squads searching for consistency.
Injury Reports
Los Angeles Clippers
Bradley Beal (G): Out (right knee injury management)
Brandon Ingram (F): Out (right heel surgery)
Jordan Miller (G/F): Out (left rotator cuff surgery)
Yanic Konan Niederhauser (C): Out (right Lisfranc surgery)
Cam Christie (G): Questionable (right ankle sprain)
The Clippers are missing significant perimeter talent and depth, placing a heavy load on the remaining rotation.
Phoenix Suns
Mark Williams (C): Out (shoulder / labrum surgery – extended absence)
Jordan Goodwin (G): Out or questionable (right calf; recent reports indicated he was close but sat the previous game; status for this contest remains fluid)
Phoenix is also shorthanded in the frontcourt and secondary guard minutes.
Current Key Roster Contributors
Clippers: Darius Garland (leading scorer and playmaker, ~21 PPG / 7 APG), Kris Dunn (defensive spark and steals), Rui Hachimura, Derrick Jones Jr., Brook Lopez (rim protection and spacing), Isaiah Jackson, and bench pieces such as Keaton Wagler and Gradey Dick filling expanded roles due to injuries.
Suns: Devin Booker (clear alpha, ~26 PPG), Miles Bridges (rebounding and secondary scoring), supporting cast including Dillon Brooks, Grayson Allen/Collin Gillespie types, Royce O’Neale, and bigs stepping up in Williams’ absence (e.g., Khaman Maluach or Nick Richards in rotation looks).
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Devin Booker vs. Kris Dunn / Darius Garland: Booker’s scoring creation against Dunn’s on-ball defense and Garland’s ability to push tempo and create for others will be central.
Miles Bridges / Suns wings vs. Rui Hachimura / Derrick Jones Jr.: Physical wing battles and transition opportunities.
Brook Lopez / Isaiah Jackson vs. Suns frontcourt (sans Williams): Clippers’ size and Lopez’s floor-spacing could exploit Phoenix’s interior depth issues, while the Suns will look to attack the paint and crash the glass.
Backcourt tempo and three-point volume will heavily influence the outcome given both teams’ current personnel.
Recent Team Forms
Clippers (2-7 overall, 0-4 road): Struggled early with multiple close losses before a strong 139-123 home win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Nov. 9. Offense has been inconsistent (recent scoring around 112–116 PPG range in losses), and the road skid is a major concern. Last 5 roughly L-L-L-L-W.
Suns (3-6 overall, 3-3 home): Mixed results with recent wins over Houston and Orlando offset by a heavy home loss to San Antonio. Scoring and defensive efficiency have fluctuated (allowing elevated points in some games). They sit on the second night of a back-to-back after the Spurs contest. Last few results include a win streak snapped.
Series History
Recent head-to-head meetings have been competitive or one-sided depending on availability. The Clippers earned a decisive road win earlier in 2026 (117-93 in February), while other recent contests have gone both ways. Overall, these Pacific-area games often feature high scoring and star-driven performances when healthy.
Betting Trends
Both teams have seen variable over/under results early; Clippers’ ATS mark has been respectable (~5-4), while the Suns have struggled against the number. Injuries and the Suns’ back-to-back status are key variables affecting the number.
Home court and Booker’s individual brilliance give the Suns a slight edge in a close, competitive game between two struggling teams. The Clippers’ recent offensive explosion and Phoenix’s absences/back-to-back keep it within a possession or two. Expect a mid-to-high 100s scoring affair decided late by execution and free throws.
Game Odds
Los Angeles Clippers 225
Phoenix Suns – 3
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, November 9, 2026
