Suns vs. Clippers: Preview, Odds, and Injury Report for Thursday’s NBA Matchup

The Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Clippers are set to face off in a Western Conference showdown on Thursday, October 31, at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. The Suns, currently 3-1, are on a roll after winning their last two games, including a 109-105 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday. Kevin Durant has been a key factor, leading the team with 29 points per game, along with seven rebounds, three assists, and 1.8 blocks per game. Devin Booker has also been instrumental, logging 23 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game, with a season-high 33 points in the win against the Lakers.

The Clippers, with a 2-2 record, are looking to bounce back from a narrow 106-105 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. James Harden has been a standout for the Clippers, averaging 23.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 11.3 assists per game. Norman Powell has also contributed significantly, scoring 20-plus points twice this season and averaging a team-high 26 points per game.

Injury reports indicate that Kawhi Leonard will be out for the Clippers due to a knee injury, and he is expected to miss multiple weeks. Mo Bamba and P.J. Tucker are also out for the Clippers. For the Suns, Josh Okogie is out with a hamstring injury, and Bradley Beal is questionable due to an elbow issue.

The odds favor the Suns, with Phoenix listed as a 4.5-point favorite. The over/under for total points scored is set at 221, with SportsLine‘s model projecting 227 combined points and leaning towards the over. The money line has Phoenix at -196 and Los Angeles at +164.

This matchup marks the second time in eight nights that the Clippers will face the Suns at Intuit Dome, following a close overtime loss in their season opener on October 23. The Clippers are still seeking their first home victory of the season.