Phoenix Suns vs LA Clippers (Game 3) Predictions, Money Line, Picks

LAC: Take Advantage of Homecourt

The LA Clippers are losing by such fine margins, it is difficult to say that they are doing a poor job despite their star Kawhi Leonard sitting out. Going into Game 3, they need to take advantage of their homecourt advantage.

The last time they were down 0-2 and returning to STAPLES Center, the Clippers shot a tremendous 56.2% from the field and 52.8% from three.

Guard Reggie Jackson was positive despite the loss in Game 2, commending his team’s efforts despite the loss.

It’s no secret that they need to earn their first win of the series. While homecourt advantage isn’t much of a statistical benefit, the Clippers have shown how valuable it has been to them in the past.

Clippers Key Player: (G-F) Paul George

Big time bucket. pic.twitter.com/4pHlYhEpd5

— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) June 23, 2021

The LA Clippers are down 0-2 in the Western Conference Finals and it’s difficult to argue that their loss in Game 2 wasn’t the fault of Paul George. His failure to convert on two free throws late opened up the Suns’ eventual winning play.

George is starved for help at the moment, but the matches are still close. In Game 2 he posted 26 points, six rebounds, and six assists in 41 minutes of play. He shot 10 of 23 from the field but just 1 of 8 from three-point range.

The Clippers star man is doing as much as he can for his team at the moment, but they just seem to be outgunned against the Suns. George will put up numbers and be aggressive, but it’s up to his teammates to capitalize on his playmaking.