Los Angeles at Phoenix

The Los Angeles Clippers were supposed to vault to the top of the NBA Western Division when they acquired Chris Paul. They certainly could have been in that conversation, but a 7-12 stretch did them in from that standpoint. The realization has been driven home, as no defense equals no championship, and this team has now been playing at both ends. Aside from the 7-12 run, this is a highly-talented team that is 32-11, and one that has allowed just two of their last 16 opponents to get to the century mark. Phoenix’s second-half surge is running out of steam as they are 9-8 in their last 17 games and are still on the outside looking in regarding the playoffs. With four winning teams left on the schedule in four games, they are looking like they will not get over the hump. The Suns are not getting it done at home vs. a team with a winning road record at just 3-9 ATS in their last 12, and the Clippers are now 17-6 to the UNDER playing without rest in their last 23. Play LA and the UNDER.