Ranking 3 first-round matchups for the LA Clippers from least to most dangerous
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1. Phoenix Suns
The Kings may be a system team, but the Suns have got their own system. It’s the highly esteemed Go Get A Bucket system. Phoenix ranks sixth in isolation frequency at 8.1%.
The Clippers lead the NBA in that same category (12.3%). If these two teams are going bucket for bucket, it could get interesting. Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal are as formidable as a trio as you’ll find around the league.
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At least, in theory. In practice, the Suns haven’t fully coalesced in 2023-24 with the league’s 12th best ORtg (12th). Meanwhile, the Clippers have been a well-oiled machine. They’ll certainly have the edge in a matchup with the Suns - but beating them won’t be easy.