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The NBA Playoff conference finals in the West will start first. We are waiting for an interesting confrontation, the Clippers will go to visit the Suns. The first game of these teams will take place on June 20 at 22:30 Moscow time. Our portal has prepared a forecast for this meeting for you.
Phoenix Suns»
Phoenix is extremely confident in the season, while demonstrating a real attacking basketball that pleases the fans. An excellent fusion of youth and experience was found in the composition of the "Suns". The team had booked the second place in the conference in advance, so they could safely rotate and prepare for the relegation games. Phoenix looks really powerful, which was proved in the series against the Lakers, where the Suns won confidently in six games. The Suns also confirmed their ambitions in the meeting with Denver, not allowing the opponent to win even once.
Los Angeles Clippers»
There were failures for the Clippers during the season, which left the team only in fourth place in the Western Conference. The end of the season failed the players of the "Clippers", having suffered several offensive defeats. All this was due to injuries to the leaders, who were able to recover by the playoff games. The Clippers started poorly in the playoffs, were confident and were able to pass Dallas in a hard fight. After that, the team began to show itself well in the series with "Utah" and eventually passed the opponent in six meetings.
Injuries and disqualifications:
- Injuries:
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Phoenix - Nader (knee injury).
Clippers-Ibaka (back injury), Leonard (knee injury).
Statistics and figures
- The last match between these teams ended with the victory of "Phoenix" 122: 105.
- Phoenix has a great streak of seven straight wins.
- The Clippers have lost only once in their last five games.
Forecast
It is difficult to single out a favorite in this game. "Phoenix", although it does not have a star-studded squad, looks solid this season. The Clippers can also produce a good match, especially when all the stars are in full order, but due to Leonrad's injury, the chances of success will be much less, so I suggest choosing the home team to win.
Phoenix Suns
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