LA Clippers at Phoenix Suns 6/28/21 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The LA Clippers will look to stave off elimination when they visit the Phoenix Suns on Monday night for Game Five of the Western Conference Finals. On Saturday, LA missed a chance to even this series at two games apiece during an 84-80 home loss. The fourth-seeded Clippers missed 26 of their 31 three-point attempts and shot a woeful 33 percent overall.

All-Star F Paul George tallied a team-high 23 points on 5-for-20 shooting to go along with 16 rebounds and six assists. Reggie Jackson added 20 points and five rebounds for the Clippers.

The Phoenix Suns have won six of their seven home games this postseason and are looking to make their first NBA Finals appearance since the 1992-1993 season. In Game Four, Phoenix built a 14-point halftime lead and never trailed in the game. The Suns outrebounded the Clippers by a 59-51 margin and converted 18-for-21 from the free-throw line.

All-Star G Devin Booker led all scorers with 25 points on 8-for-22 shooting before fouling out in the final minutes. Deandre Ayton contributed 19 points, 22 rebounds, and four blocks for the Suns.