McGrady to sit out Houston's next two games to rehab knee
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HOUSTON -- Tracy McGrady will miss Houston's next two games to rest his ailing left knee.
McGrady missed the second half of the Rockets' 97-92 loss to Orlando on Dec. 19 with soreness in the knee. He sat out Houston's loss to Denver the next night.
He played a total of 50 minutes in Houston's last two games, a win in Chicago on Dec. 22 and a loss to Detroit on Dec. 23.
An MRI exam performed on Monday revealed swollen tendons in the knee, but no structural damage.
The Rockets play Memphis on Friday and Toronto on Saturday. McGrady is expected to return for Houston's game against Golden State on New Year's Eve.
McGrady is the NBA's 10th leading scorer, averaging 22.8 points per game. He also leads the Rockets with 5.1 assists per game.
Also Thursday, Yao Ming missed practice with flulike symptoms, but the team said he is expected to play on Friday.
Spurs guard Brent Barry out up to 2 weeks with calf injury
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SAN ANTONIO -- Spurs guard Brent Barry will miss up to two weeks after tearing a muscle his left calf against Chicago.
He was hurt in the first quarter of a 94-79 victory over the Bulls on Wednesday night. The team said Thursday he had an MRI.
The 13-year veteran is averaging 7.7 points and 2.0 assists for San Antonio (20-7).
The Spurs host the Raptors on Friday.
UNC's Frasor tears ACL
December 27th, 2007
Chapel Hill, NC (Sports Network) - North Carolina reserve guard Bobby Frasor will miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn ACL in his left knee during Thursday's 106-70 win over Nevada.
Frasor suffered the injury midway through the second half when he stepped awkwardly going for a loose ball.
"You sort of lose the thrill when you see a kid like Bobby Frasor [get hurt], said UNC head coach Roy Williams.
"He's like a coach," added Williams. "I don't know what he wants to do, but if he decides that he wants to be a coach, he's going to be a great coach because he has tremendous savvy. He can handle this. It's not going to be easy. It's not easy for any of us right now."
Frasor averaged 3.2 points per game this season, appearing in all 12 games with one start for the top-ranked Tar Heels.
Utah (16-14, 14-15-1 ATS) at L.A. Lakers (18-10, 17-11 ATS)
After a brief, yet successful, one-game stop at home, it’s back out on the highway for the Jazz as they battle Kobe Bryant and the red-hot Lakers.
Utah came off a four-game, six-day East Coast road trip and downed Dallas 99-90 on Wednesday, cashing as a three-point home chalk. The Jazz have played nine of their 13 December games on the road, going 1-8 SU and 2-7 ATS. Overall, Utah is mired in a 3-9 slump (4-8 ATS).
The Lakers have won three in a row and nine of their last 11, going 8-3 ATS during this stretch. On Christmas Day, Los Angeles rode Bryant (38 points) and young center Andrew Bynum (career-high 28 points, 12 rebounds) to a 122-115 upset victory over Phoenix as a 2½-point home underdog.
These teams have split their two meetings this season, with the home team scoring a double-digit rout in each contest. The Lakers won 119-109 as a one-point home underdog on Nov. 4, but Utah got revenge in a 120-96 romp as a 7½-point home chalk on Nov. 30. The host is 6-1 SU and ATS in the last seven clashes, and the straight-up winner has cashed in each of the last 10 meetings.
Going back to last year, the Jazz are just 11-27 ATS on the road, including 6-12 SU and ATS outside of Salt Lake City this year. Meanwhile, Los Angeles has won four straight home games (3-1 ATS), improving to 10-4 on the season at the Staples Center (9-5 ATS).
The straight-up winner is 16-2 ATS in Utah road games and 11-3 ATS in Lakers home contests.
Utah is on a 7-2 ATS roll against Pacific Division foes.
Los Angeles is 6-2 ATS in its last eight Friday games.
The under is 7-2 in Utah’s last nine overall, but the over is 3-1 in the Lakers’ last four home games, 4-1 in the last five series meetings overall and 5-1 in the last six clashes in L.A.
ATS ADVANTAGE: L.A. LAKERS and OVER
Denver (17-11, 13-15 ATS) at Golden State (17-12, 14-15 ATS)
The streaking Warriors take on the Nuggets for the first time this season in a Western Conference matchup between teams searching for their third straight win.
Golden State held off the Timberwolves 105-101 on Wednesday, but came up way short as a 12½-point home chalk. The Warriors are 4-1 in their last five overall and 17-6 since starting the year with six straight losses. However, they’re just 4-7 ATS in their last 11 overall, including 1-3 ATS in their last four at home.
Denver routed the Bucks 125-105 as an 8½-point home favorite on Wednesday. The Nuggets have won two in a row and six out of nine, and they’ve followed up an 0-5 ATS drought with three consecutive spread-covers.
Golden State snapped a four-game losing skid (1-3 ATS) to the Nuggets last March, prevailing 110-96 as a seven-point home favorite. Denver is still on a 7-2 run in this rivalry (6-3 ATS). Also, the favorite and the home team have cashed in 10 of the last 14 meetings.
The Nuggets are 5-7 SU and ATS on the road, including 2-5 in the last seven (3-4 ATS).
Since losing their first four home games, the Warriors have won eight of nine at Oracle Arena, including the last five in a row. However, they’re just 6-7 ATS in their building, including 3-6 ATS as a home chalk.
The Warriors are 10-4 ATS when playing on one day of rest, but only 2-6 ATS in their last eight against the Northwest Division.
The under is 7-1-1 in Golden State’s last eight games. However, the over is 4-1 in Denver’s last five, 9-2 in the last 11 series battles, and 10-2 in the last 12 meetings at Oracle Arena.
ATS ADVANTAGE: GOLDEN STATE and OVER
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NBA Today - Friday, Dec. 28
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
SCOREBOARD
Friday, Dec. 28
Indiana at Detroit (8 p.m. EST). The Pistons have won six straight and 13 of their past 15.
STARS
Thursday
-Amare Stoudemire, Suns, had 30 points and 15 rebounds to lead Phoenix to a 108-88 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
-Paul Pierce, Celtics, scored 26 of his season-high 37 points in the second half, and Boston held off Seattle for a 104-96 victory.
-LeBron James, Cavaliers, had 24 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, helping Cleveland to a 88-81 win at Dallas.
WELCOME BACK
Ray Allen scored 10 points in Boston's 104-96 victory over the SuperSonics on Thursday night. Allen was playing his first game in Seattle since a draft night trade that sent the seven-time All-Star to the Celtics. Allen was given two standing ovations before the game, as Seattle fans sold out KeyArena for one of the few times this season, and recognized Allen's efforts in his 4 1/2 seasons in a Sonics' uniform.
SLUMPING
Phoenix defeated the Clippers 108-88 on Thursday night to hand Los Angeles its fifth straight loss and 14th in 17 games.
PROMOTED
Jim Boylan was promoted Thursday to interim head coach of the Chicago Bulls, who fired Scott Skiles on Monday after the team's disappointing start. Boylan was in his fourth season as an assistant under Skiles and has 14 years experience in the NBA but none as a head coach at the pro level.
SIDELINED
Tracy McGrady will miss Houston's next two games to rest his ailing left knee. McGrady missed the second half of the Rockets' 97-92 loss to Orlando on Dec. 19 with soreness in the knee. He sat out Houston's loss to Denver the next night. An MRI performed on Monday revealed swollen tendons in the knee, but no structural damage.
SPEAKING
''I took some blows tonight. I don't come out of the game. I'm fine. I shake it off and go to the next play. That didn't stop me once I got hit the first time from going back into the interior. It isn't going to stop me.'' - LeBron James after leading the Cavaliers to a 88-81 win at Dallas on Thursday night.
Friday's NBA matchup notes
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
New Orleans at Charlotte
The Hornets improved to 14-3 against teams under .500. They are 4-2 all-time against the Bobcats (10-16), but the two defeats have both come in Charlotte.
Washington at New Jersey
The Nets are averaging 88.0 points in two games against the Wizards this season, but the teams have split those games.
Orlando at Miami
The Magic hosted the Heat on Nov. 24 - Van Gundy's first game against his former team. Orlando shot 56 percent from the field en route to a 120-99 victory.
Indiana at Detroit
The Pistons and Pacers split four games last season, but Detroit has won eight of its last 11 games against Indiana, including the postseason.
Houston at Memphis
Pau Gasol has combined for 49 points in two meetings with Houston this season, with each team winning at home. The Grizzlies have lost five of six against Houston.
Milwaukee at Chicago
Milwaukee has lost seven straight on the road, and will now play in a venue where it has struggled in recent years. The Bucks have dropped three in a row and 10 of 12 at the United Center.
Toronto at San Antonio
San Antonio has won six straight at home over the Raptors by an average of just over 10 points. The Raptors haven't won in San Antonio since Jan. 17, 2001.
L.A. Clippers at Phoenix
The Pacific Division-leading Suns rolled past the Clippers 108-88 Thursday night at Staples Center, leading by as many as 36 points while handing Los Angeles its fifth straight loss.
Philadelphia at Sacramento
The Sixers will begin a six-game road trip in Sacramento, where they have lost 15 of 17 games since the start of the 1989-90 season.
Minnesota at Portland
The Northwest Division rivals are playing Friday for the first time. They split four meetings last season, each winning twice at home. Minnesota (4-23) has lost three straight in Portland after winning seven of the previous 10 games there.
Utah at L.A. Lakers
Utah has won just two of its last 13 road games versus Los Angeles.
Denver at Golden State
Denver won three of four in the series last year, outscoring Golden State by an average of 118.5 to 115.5. The Nuggets' 140-129 home win over Golden State on Nov. 24, 2006, was their best offensive output of last season.
Friday's Top 25 NCAAB matchup notes
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Eastern Michigan vs No. 25 Rhode Island
The teams are meeting for the first time since Rhode Island won 79-68 on Dec. 30, 1998.
Southern Mississippi vs No. 24 Mississippi
The state rivals haven't met since Ole Miss won 113-107 in double overtime on Dec. 19, 1995. The Rebels have won 15 of 19 meetings against the Golden Eagles.
No. 17 Butler at Southern Illinois
Butler was enjoying a 22-game homecourt win streak last season before Southern Illinois ended that with a 68-64 win at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Feb. 17. The only other meeting between the teams was in 1963.
No.Carolina A&T at No. 4 Washington State
Washington's State's defense could be put to the test against North Carolina A&T, which leads the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference with 76.9 points per game.
New Orleans Hornets vs. Charlotte Bobcats
- The New Orleans Hornets and the Charlotte Bobcats will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Charlotte Bobcats Arena.
Chris Paul went off for 40 points and nine assists to lead the Hornets to a 116-98 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.
The Hornets covered as 2.5-point road underdogs as the game played over the 201-point total set by oddsmakers.
Gerald Wallace paced the Bobcats with 32 points, nine rebounds, and eight helpers in their 108-104 loss to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
The Wizards upset the Bobcats as 4.5-point road underdogs as the game played over the 191-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
New Orleans has won 3 straight games.
Charlotte has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
New Orleans: 18-10 SU, 15-12-1 ATS
Charlotte: 10-16 SU, 9-16-1 ATS
New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Cleveland are 5-5
After playing Memphis are 5-5
After a win are 5-5
Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-3
Before playing Orlando are 2-8
After playing Washington are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
New Orleans is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Charlotte
New Orleans is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
New Orleans is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
New Orleans is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Charlotte's last 10 games at home
Charlotte is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 6 games when playing New Orleans
Charlotte is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Next up:
New Orleans home to Cleveland, Saturday, December 29
Charlotte at Orlando, Saturday, December 29
Orlando Magic vs. Miami Heat
- The Orlando Magic and the Miami Heat will meet on the court at AmericanAirlines Arena on Friday in a battle of division rivals.
Hedo Turkoglu netted 26 points, pulled down six rebounds, and dished out six assists to lead the Magic to a 110-96 win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
The Magic covered as 11-point home favorites as the teams played over the 200-point total posted by books.
Dwayne Wade was the high scorer for the Heat with 27 points in their 96-85 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.
The Sixers covered as 3-point home favorites as the game played under the 191-point total set by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Miami has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Orlando: 19-11 SU, 21-9 ATS
Miami: 8-21 SU, 13-16 ATS
Orlando most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Charlotte are 3-7
After playing New York are 3-7
After a win are 5-5
Miami most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Washington are 4-6
After playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
Orlando is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Miami
Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
Orlando is 15-3 ATS in its last 18 games on the road
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Miami's last 13 games
Miami is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Orlando
Miami is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games at home
Next up:
Orlando home to Charlotte, Saturday, December 29
Miami at Washington, Saturday, December 29
Washington Wizards vs. New Jersey Nets
- The Washington Wizards and the New Jersey Nets will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Izod Center.
Antawn Jamison had 26 points and 14 rebounds as the Wizards knocked off the Charlotte Bobcats 108-104 on Wednesday night.
The Wizards upset the Bobcats as 4.5-point road underdogs as the game played over the 191-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Vince Carter paced the Nets with 21 points in their 101-83 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.
The Pistons cashed as 5.5-point road favorites as the teams played just under the 184.5-point total posted by oddsmakers.
Team records:
Washington: 14-13 SU, 16-10-1 ATS
New Jersey: 12-16 SU, 10-17-1 ATS
Washington most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Miami are 2-8
After playing Charlotte are 4-6
After a win are 6-4
New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After playing Detroit are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
Washington is 8-2-1 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Washington is 15-6-1 ATS in its last 22 games
New Jersey is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
New Jersey is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Jersey's last 8 games when playing at home against Washington
New Jersey is 10-3-1 ATS in its last 14 games when playing at home against Washington
Next up:
Washington home to Miami, Saturday, December 29
New Jersey at Milwaukee, Saturday, December 29
Indiana Pacers vs. Detroit Pistons
- The fans at The Palace of Auburn Hills will be treated to a game between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons when they take their seats on Friday.
Troy Murphy led the Pacers with 19 points in their 107-95 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.
The Hawks cashed as 2.5-point home favorites as the game played just under the 202.5-point total set by sportsbooks.
Richard Hamilton dropped 22 points as the Pistons defeated the New Jersey Nets 101-83 on Wednesday night.
The Pistons cashed as 5.5-point road favorites as the teams played just under the 184.5-point total posted by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Detroit has won 6 straight games.
Team records:
Indiana: 15-14 SU, 15-13-1 ATS
Detroit: 21-7 SU, 18-9-1 ATS
Indiana most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Detroit are 6-4
After playing Atlanta are 4-6
After a loss are 8-2
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Indiana are 7-3
After playing New Jersey are 9-1
After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Indiana's last 12 games when playing Detroit
Indiana is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Detroit is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Detroit is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Indiana home to Detroit, Saturday, December 29
Detroit at Indiana, Saturday, December 29
Houston Rockets vs. Memphis Grizzlies
- The fans at FedExForum will be treated to a game between the Houston Rockets and the Memphis Grizzlies when they take their seats on Friday.
The Rockets lost to Detroit 94-82 as a 7.5-point underdog last time out. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (183.5).
Luis Scola led the Rockets with 18 points and nine rebounds, while Tracy McGrady deposited 14 points.
Mike Miller and Rudy Gay each had 19 points in the Grizzlies' 116-98 loss to the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.
The Hornets covered as 2.5-point road underdogs as the game played over the 201-point total set by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Memphis has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 13-15 SU, 11-16-1 ATS
Memphis: 8-20 SU, 13-15 ATS
Houston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Toronto are 6-4
After playing Detroit are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6
Memphis most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing San Antonio are 5-5
After playing New Orleans are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Houston's last 20 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Memphis's last 7 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Memphis's last 20 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Memphis's last 25 games at home
Memphis is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Houston
Next up:
Houston home to Toronto, Saturday, December 29
Memphis at San Antonio, Sunday, December 30
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls
- Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Friday when the Milwaukee Bucks and the Chicago Bulls meet at United Center.
Mo Williams dropped 28 points and had seven assists in the Bucks' 125-105 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night.
The Nuggets cashed in as 8.5-point home favorites as the teams played well over the 209.5-point total listed by books.
Joe Smith paced the Bulls with 19 points and 11 rebounds in their 94-79 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.
The Spurs covered as 9.5-point home favorites as the game played under the 185.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Chicago has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Milwaukee: 11-16 SU, 10-16-1 ATS
Chicago: 9-17 SU, 8-18 ATS
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing New Jersey are 7-3
After playing Denver are 1-9
After a loss are 4-6
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing New York are 4-6
After playing San Antonio are 7-3
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games on the road
Milwaukee is 6-15-1 ATS in its last 22 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Milwaukee is 4-10-1 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
Milwaukee is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games
Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 7 games at home
Chicago is 15-6-1 ATS in its last 22 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Next up:
Milwaukee home to New Jersey, Saturday, December 29
Chicago at New York, Sunday, December 30
Toronto Raptors vs. San Antonio Spurs
- The Toronto Raptors and the San Antonio Spurs will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at AT&T Center.
Chris Bosh led all players with 42 points and 13 rebounds in Toronto's 122-103 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night.
The Suns covered as 10-point home favorites as the teams played over the 212-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Tony Parker dropped 28 points to lead the Spurs to a 94-79 win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.
The Spurs covered as 9.5-point home favorites as the game played under the 185.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Toronto has lost 3 straight games.
San Antonio has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Toronto: 15-14 SU, 16-13 ATS
San Antonio: 20-7 SU, 16-11 ATS
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Houston are 5-5
After playing Phoenix are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4
San Antonio most recently:
When playing on Friday are 9-1
Before playing Memphis are 5-5
After playing Chicago are 5-5
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Toronto's last 9 games on the road
Toronto is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
San Antonio is 21-1 SU in its last 22 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Antonio's last 7 games
Next up:
Toronto at Houston, Saturday, December 29
San Antonio home to Memphis, Sunday, December 30
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Phoenix Suns
- The Los Angeles Clippers and the Phoenix Suns will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at US Airways Center.
The Clippers were crushed 108-88 by the Suns last time out, as 8.5-point underdogs. The combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 210.5.
Corey Maggette had 21 points and five rebounds, while shooting 7-for-18 from the field in the loss.
Phoenix dominated from start-to-finish as they cruised past the LA Clippers 108-88 on Thursday. Phoenix covered the 8.5-point spread, but the combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 210.5.
Amare Stoudemire tossed in a game-high 30 points with 15 rebounds for a double-double in the win.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 9-18 SU, 11-16 ATS
Phoenix: 20-9 SU, 13-15-1 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Minnesota are 6-4
After playing Phoenix are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7
Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Sacramento are 9-1
After playing LA Clippers are 5-5
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 5 games when playing Phoenix
LA Clippers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 7 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of the LA Clippers last 13 games
Phoenix is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
Phoenix is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
Next up:
LA Clippers home to Minnesota, Monday, December 31
Phoenix at Sacramento, Sunday, December 30