With the regular season wrapped up, it’s time for fans to get ready to enjoy the 2023 NBA playoffs.
In the Western Conference, the Phoenix Suns (fourth seed) and the Los Angeles Clippers (fifth seed) will lock horns in the first round of the playoffs.
BREAKING: The Suns & Clippers will face each other in the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
Who you got, and in how many games? 👀 pic.twitter.com/N9l2CXE1vA
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) April 9, 2023
Both teams are Western Conference juggernauts, and it has led to NBA fans being extremely excited about the opening-round series between them. So much so that they have already started to predict the result of the series.
Considering the Suns have the Big 4 of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Chris Paul, and Deandre Ayton, they are the heavy favorites to win the series.
suns in 4
— SirSlimySnow 🔻🇵🇸 (@SirSlimySnow) April 10, 2023
Suns in 5
— Brent Corrado (@BrentCorrado) April 9, 2023
A fan talked about how Durant will outplay Leonard in the seven-game series.
KD about to make Kawhi malfunction in 4 games
— Knicktopia (@Knicktopia) April 9, 2023
The absence of Paul George from the roster obviously puts the Clippers at a disadvantage.
No pg suns in 5, with pg clippers in 7
— Unruly (Sometimes Divisive) Blake (@TheUnrlyScholar) April 9, 2023
Even without George, the Clippers fans are sure of their team’s chances against the Suns.
CP3 is too old and might tear a hammy. Suns have no chemistry and have no bench. Clippers in 6
— Gabe Saldana (@GhostFaceGrillr) April 10, 2023
Clippers in 6
— BJ Edwards (@CoachBJ_3) April 10, 2023
If you’re a neutral fan, then the Suns vs. Clippers series has all the ingredients to be a thriller. After all, both teams are expected to be top contenders to dethrone the Golden State Warriors as the champions of the league.
Paul George’s Absence Makes The Los Angeles Clippers The Underdogs
The Phoenix Suns undoubtedly have one of the best offensive duos in the league, with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. While Kawhi Leonard is an impressive defender, the absence of Paul George will make life difficult for the Clippers.
Sure, Russell Westbrook can help the Clippers on the defensive end of the court, but George is one of the best two-way players in the league.
George is currently sidelined with a knee sprain. The 32-year-old is making progress but will most likely miss the first-round series against the Suns. Prior to the injury, George was averaging 23.8 PPG, 6.1 RPG, and 5.1 APG.
Moreover, the Clippers wouldn’t want to risk PG13 returning sooner than he needs to. If George’s injury worsens, it could make things worse for the team.
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