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Suns Open Road Trip at Clippers With Jalen Green Out as Frontcourt Matchups Loom

Jalen Green's hamstring absence shifts Phoenix's focus to surviving the Clippers' size.

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 04: James Harden #1 of the LA Clippers controls the ball against Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game at PHX Arena on March 04, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Clippers 119-117. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kelsey Grant/Getty Images)
Clippers guard James Harden gestures after making a 3-point shot during the first half of their home opener against the Phoenix Suns on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Overview

  • Phoenix visits the Intuit Dome on Friday night to start a three-game trip, with tipoff set for 7:30 p.m. MST on Arizona’s Family and Suns+.
  • The Suns are 1-0 after a 120-116 comeback over the Kings in their opener, led by Devin Booker's 31 points and Dillon Brooks' 22.
  • Los Angeles is 0-1 after a 129-108 loss in Utah, where the Clippers fell behind 43-19 in the first quarter.
  • Jalen Green remains out with a right hamstring strain and is unlikely to play during the trip, while center Mark Williams is on a minutes restriction.
  • Phoenix’s center rotation faces a physical test against Ivica Zubac and new addition Brook Lopez, with the Suns entering as significant underdogs in betting markets.