Phoenix at Los Angeles

Phoenix has star power with the most expensive trio in the league in Durant, Booker, and Beal. However, depth and defense hurt them last season - an early playoff exit failing to win a single game. Strapped by the cap, the Suns couldn't address the depth or defense much on a team that ranked 15th at defending the 3-pointer. Los Angeles also has star power and health in the first game with Kawhi Leonard and James Harden. The Clippers were 10th in the league defensively in points allowed and 12th in shooting allowed, while the offense was fourth in shooting and third from the line. They have capable role players in Derrick Jones Jr., Nicolas Batum, and Kris Dunn, plus home court. Play Los Angeles.