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Suns Close Homestand vs. Clippers With Booker Out, Harden Out

Recent post-Christmas surges frame a depth test with both sides missing key guards.

Overview

  • Phoenix hosts Los Angeles on Feb. 1 at Mortgage Matchup Center in the teams’ final regular-season meeting, with the Suns leading the series 2-1.
  • Devin Booker will miss a fifth straight game with a right ankle sprain and is scheduled for a re-evaluation this weekend.
  • Jalen Green is questionable with a left hip contusion and ongoing right hamstring management after logging only five games since his return.
  • James Harden has been ruled out for personal reasons, leaving the Clippers without their primary playmaker for this matchup.
  • Since Christmas the Clippers are 14-4 and the Suns are 14-6, with overall records of 22-25 and 30-19 entering the game.