This year when they are playing at home, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged 1.6 threes per game (15th-lowest in the league) against the Suns, resulting in a challenging matchup.The 2nd-most sluggish tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the LA Clippers.The LA Clippers will likely suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 2nd-slowest tempo away offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Phoenix Suns).Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce additional chances for scoring and assists, but the LA Clippers grade out 4thworst in in the league as the home team with a mere 8.8 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.This year when they are at home, their opposition has secured 12.7 offensive rebounds per game (3rd-most in the NBA) against the Phoenix Suns (retaining possessions that can produce further opportunities for offense).
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