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Phoenix plays conference rival Los Angeles
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By The Associated Press
Los Angeles Clippers (3-3, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (3-5, 12th in the Western Conference)
Phoenix; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix faces Los Angeles in a matchup of Western Conference teams.
Phoenix finished 36-46 overall, 9-7 in Pacific Division action and 24-17 at home a season ago. The Suns averaged 7.2 steals, 4.8 blocks and 13.2 turnovers per game last season.
Los Angeles finished 50-32 overall, 9-7 in Pacific Division games and 20-21 on the road a season ago. The Clippers averaged 112.9 points per game while shooting 48.2% from the field and 37.3% from behind the arc last season.
The teams play for the second time this season. The Clippers won the last matchup 129-102 on Oct. 25, with James Harden scoring 30 points in the win.
INJURIES: Suns: Jalen Green: day to day (hamstring), Dillon Brooks: day to day (groin).
Clippers: Kobe Sanders: day to day (knee), Jordan Miller: day to day (hamstring), Kawhi Leonard: day to day (injury management).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.