Tue Jan 28 07:40:00 IST 2025: ## Clippers Face Suns in Monday Night Showdown: Suns Favored Despite Recent Clippers Wins

**Phoenix, AZ** – The Los Angeles Clippers (26-19) will face off against the Phoenix Suns (23-21) on Monday at Footprint Center, with tip-off scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET. The game will air on NBA TV.

The Clippers enter the matchup on a two-game winning streak, having recently defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 127-117. James Harden led the scoring with 40 points, Norman Powell added 33, and Kawhi Leonard contributed 18 in limited minutes. Center Ivica Zubac’s return from an eye injury also bolstered the team.

The Suns are riding a strong 7-2 record over their last nine games, most recently defeating the Washington Wizards 119-109. Kevin Durant led the Suns’ scoring with 29 points, while newcomer Nick Richards impressed with 20 points and 19 rebounds.

Despite the Clippers’ recent success, sports analysts favor the Suns, citing concerns about Kawhi Leonard’s defensive performance in his last game and the unlikelihood of Harden and Powell repeating their high-scoring performance. The Suns’ strong quartet of Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, and Richards is seen as a significant offensive threat.

Betting predictions suggest several potential outcomes: the Suns as slight underdogs (+100), Ivica Zubac to finish under 28.5 points, rebounds, and assists (-118), and the game’s total points to surpass 224.5 (-110). Both teams have shown offensive strength recently, fueling the over prediction. However, these predictions come with the usual caveats associated with sports betting. Gambling responsibly and within your means is strongly advised.

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