Phoenix Suns Fall to LA Clippers Despite Rest Advantage

The Phoenix Suns faced off against the Los Angeles Clippers on October 31, 2024, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Despite having a rest advantage, the Suns were unable to capitalize, losing the game 87-81.

The Suns were without star guard Bradley Beal, who was listed as questionable with an elbow injury but ultimately did not play. This led to a starting lineup that included Tyus Jones, Ryan Dunn, Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Jusuf Nurkic.

The Clippers, coming off a back-to-back game after a tough loss to the Portland Trail Blazers the previous night, managed to overcome their fatigue. James Harden, despite being inefficient as a scorer, played a crucial role as a playmaker, though the team is looking to get him into a better scoring rhythm.

The game highlighted the challenges both teams face early in the season. The Suns, now with a 3-2 record, will look to adjust their strategy without Beal, while the Clippers aim to find more consistent scoring from their key players.