The Los Angeles Clippers opened the postseason strong after a strong road win versus the Phoenix Suns. Both teams were neck-and-neck for most of the 48 minutes with a roaring Footprint Center crowd cheering on the hosts. This series is brewing to become an intense showmanship of defense and offense.

Phoenix needs a win before they hit the road, but the Clips are stubborn and relentless on both ends of the floor. Meanwhile, head coach Ty Lue and his boys handled the pressure well with hopes of pulling away from the Suns before heading home for Game 3.

Nitrobetting is ready to dish out key assists and lob passes with betting tips and news coverage throughout the 2023 NBA Playoffs. This time, let’s break down the upcoming playoff showdown between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Phoenix Suns.

Clippers vs. Suns Game 2 2023 NBA Playoffs First-Round Information

• When: Tuesday, April 18, 2023. 10:00 PM ET
• Where: Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ
• TV: TNT, BSAZ, BSSC, ClipperVision
• Radio: KLAC 570 AM (Clippers) // KMVP-FM 98.7 FM (Suns)
• Live Stream: NBA League Pass
• NBA Betting Odds: Clippers (+7.5) / Suns (-7.5)

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Why Bet on the Los Angeles Clippers?

The Clippers forced the hosts out of the picture when they closed Game 1 with a bang. As a team, they averaged 44.1% from the field and hit 10 of 31 shots from deep. Although the hosts did slightly better on paper, the Clippers were relentless rebounders throughout the clash. By the end of regulation, they recorded nine more offensive rebounds and scored 15 points off turnovers compared to the Suns’ five points.

LA remained steady throughout the season. Overall, they averaged 113.6 points per game on 47.7% shooting. The California-based team also does well from deep and hit 38.0% of their three-point looks. Defensively, they hold opponents to 113.0 points on 47.4% shooting, while collecting 51.5 total rebounds per game.

Kawhi Leonard was the Clips’ point man in Game 1. The two-time NBA Finals MVP and two-time champion rocked the house and scored 38 points on 13 of 24 from the field and nine of ten from the line. Zubac provided support in the paint and collected 11 defensive rebounds on top of four offensive rebounds. Meanwhile, Russell Westbrook did well in his first playoff appearance for the Clippers with a late clutch block and a team-high eight assists on 36 minutes of playtime.

Why Bet on the Phoenix Suns?

It’s a bad postseason start for the Suns, especially after dropping a game at Footprint Center. This puts them in a vulnerable position for Game 2. The duo of Kevin Durant and Devin Booker were relatively quiet that night. The former dropped just 27 points on seven of 15 from the field. Durant drained ten of ten free throws but failed to pull off anything significant beyond that. Starting guard Chris Paul collected ten defensive rebounds, while Durant orchestrated scoring opportunities with 11 assists.

Phoenix shot slightly better from the field during the opening game. They were 47.6% from the field and 78.8% from the line. The Clippers outrebounded them, 49 to 42, but did limit turnovers to ten versus their opponent’s 14 total turnovers. However, the Suns failed to profit from said opportunities and scored five points off turnovers.

The hosts are significantly better defensively when we look at their stats. Phoenix holds opponents to 111.6 points per game on 46.5% shooting. These are easily within the top-six regular-season records while averaging top-eight total rebounds per game of 52.6. On the offensive side, the Suns average 113.6 points per game on an underwhelming 46.7% shooting, but do have better figures from deep with 37.4% and 79.3% free-throw shooting percentage.

Clippers vs. Suns Betting Trends

• The Clippers are 2-3 in its last five road postseason games (3-2 ATS).
• The Clippers are 3-2 in the last five meetings versus the Suns (2-3 ATS).
• The totals went over in two of the Clips’ last three contests with the Suns.
• The Suns won three of its last five playoff games at Footprint Center (3-2 ATS).
• Phoenix is 2-3 in the last five home games against the Clippers (2-3 ATS).
• The totals went under in three of the Suns’ last five home games facing the Clippers.

Clippers vs. Suns Game 2 Expert Betting Predictions

Despite missing Paul George, the Clippers pulled through and kept the Suns from drawing first blood. Their regular-season series was split at 2-2 with the Clippers beating the Suns on the last two occasions, including the first playoff game of the series. That said, we know the Clippers can keep the hosts at bay for most of the game. They did pull away and produce a 16-point lead. However, Phoenix failed to get close to the Clippers in the fourth quarter and was outscored 34 to 29. The Clippers remain Game 2’s underdogs. However, we already know they can pull off a winning performance and cover the spread in the process.

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