The Phoenix Suns are preparing to face the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday at 9:00 PM ET at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. The matchup will mark the anticipated debut of Jalen Green for the Suns after recovering from a right hamstring strain.
Green is listed as probable, while Dillon Brooks will miss the game due to a core muscle strain. Devin Booker continues to lead the team with an average of 31.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 7.0 assists per game. Mark Williams contributes 10.0 points and 6.4 rebounds per contest, providing stability in the frontcourt.
The Clippers will be without several key players, including James Harden and Kawhi Leonard, both sidelined due to personal reasons and a right ankle sprain, respectively. Jordan Miller and Kobe Sanders are also out with strains in the left hamstring and right knee.
Ivica Zubac leads the team in rebounds with 9.7 per game, while Leonard averages 24.3 points per outing when active.
Los Angeles enters the matchup with a 3-4 record, struggling in November after a 3-2 start in October. Phoenix holds a 3-5 record, facing challenges on the road while winning three of four home games. Thursday’s game will test the Suns’ depth, especially with Green expected to contribute immediately in the backcourt.
The Clippers’ supporting cast includes John Collins with 12.6 points and 5.1 rebounds per game, and Bradley Beal averaging 8.0 points in limited action. Chris Paul’s veteran presence continues to manage the offense with 10.3 assists per game, despite the absence of primary scorers.
For the Suns, Green’s integration into the lineup could provide a boost alongside Booker and Grayson Allen, who contributes 16.4 points and 3.6 assists per game. Royce O’Neale averages 12.1 points and 5.8 rebounds, helping anchor the team defensively.
