Phoenix Suns face Los Angeles Clippers amid key player absences

The Phoenix Suns, coming off a strong 120-116 comeback victory over the Sacramento Kings, face a challenging road game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome. Suns coach Jordan Ott highlighted the need for a faster start compared to their season opener, especially given the Clippers' formidable home-court advantage and dominant center Ivica Zubac. Meanwhile, Suns guard Jalen Green will miss the next two games, including this one, as he continues to recover and adapt to a new role that emphasizes mid-range shooting and playing off the ball alongside Devin Booker. The Clippers, despite a recent heavy loss to the Utah Jazz, remain favorites, but the Suns' offensive potential, led by Booker, could make the matchup competitive. Both teams have only one player listed on their injury reports, suggesting relatively healthy rosters for this important early-season contest. The game is set for 10:30 p.m. ET, with significant attention on how both teams adjust and perform under pressure.