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Showdown at Footprint Center: LA Clippers to Battle Phoenix Suns

As the LA Clippers prepare to take on the Phoenix Suns at the Footprint Center, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent performance trends. The upcoming game, scheduled for April 19th, promises to be a thrilling encounter in Phoenix.


LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 23: Paul George #13 of the Los Angeles Clippers celebrates after scoring a three point basket against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Crypto.com Arena on October 23, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

The Clippers have been showing a strong game recently. In their last outing against the Suns, they secured a victory with a five-point lead. Their offense was notable for its balance between inside and outside play, with half of their points in paint attempts finding success and three-pointers contributing significantly despite shooting just 32 percent from beyond the arc. The team's defensive efforts were also commendable; they managed to keep their opponents' offensive possessions under control while maintaining an efficiency game score of 88.


Rebounding has been another area where the Clippers excelled; they outrebounded the Suns by four boards overall and had nine more offensive rebounds which could have contributed significantly to second-chance points. However, it is worth noting that turnovers remain an area for improvement as they gave up possession 14 times.


The venue may play a role in this matchup as well; playing away from home can be challenging, but the Clippers have shown resilience on the road before. With both teams having similar records this season – LA with 44 wins and Phoenix with 45 – it's expected that both will come into this game looking to assert dominance early on.


Fans can catch all of this action live on TNT (channel 245), BSSC (channel 693), or BSAZ (channel 686). The match is set for April 19th at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona at what will surely be an electric atmosphere given these two competitive teams vying for victory.

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