Phoenix hosts Los Angeles to start Western Conference finals
Los Angeles Clippers (47-25, fourth in the Western Conference during the regular season) vs. Phoenix Suns (51-21, second in the Western Conference during the regular season)
Phoenix; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT
WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Suns host first series matchup
BOTTOM LINE: The Phoenix Suns host the Los Angeles Clippers to start the Western Conference finals. Los Angeles went 2-1 against Phoenix during the regular season. The Suns won the last regular season meeting 109-101 on April 28. Chris Paul scored 28 points to lead Phoenix to the win and Paul George recorded 25 points in the loss for LA.
The Suns are 30-12 in conference games. Phoenix ranks fourth in the Western Conference at limiting opponent scoring, giving up just 109.5 points while holding opponents to 46.7% shooting.
The Clippers are 9-3 against opponents in the Pacific Division. Los Angeles is 32-8 when winning the rebound battle and averages 44.2 rebounds per game.
