The Los Angeles Clippers (19-19) play against the Phoenix Suns (8-8) at Footprint Center
Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Thursday January 6, 2022
Los Angeles Clippers 12, Phoenix Suns 7 (Q1 06:22)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Yes, June’s Valley Oop earned a prominent place in Phoenix’s pregame hype video. – 10:00 PM
Yes, June’s Valley Oop earned a prominent place in Phoenix’s pregame hype video. – 10:00 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Knicks say RJ Barrett’s game winning buzzer beater is the first since J.R. Smith at Phoenix; Dec. 26, 2012. pic.twitter.com/8Qsw9rldjj – 9:58 PM
Knicks say RJ Barrett’s game winning buzzer beater is the first since J.R. Smith at Phoenix; Dec. 26, 2012. pic.twitter.com/8Qsw9rldjj – 9:58 PM
Mike Lynch @SportInfo247
That’s the 1st Knicks game-winning buzzer-beater since J.R. Smith on December 26, 2012 at Phoenix
It’s the 1st Knicks game-winning buzzer-beater at MSG since David Lee’s insane tip play against the Bobcats on December 20, 2006 – 9:57 PM
That’s the 1st Knicks game-winning buzzer-beater since J.R. Smith on December 26, 2012 at Phoenix
It’s the 1st Knicks game-winning buzzer-beater at MSG since David Lee’s insane tip play against the Bobcats on December 20, 2006 – 9:57 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Clippers’ coaching staff is slowly getting closer to full strength, with Ty Lue and assistant Jeremy Castleberry back on the sideline tonight. – 9:57 PM
Clippers’ coaching staff is slowly getting closer to full strength, with Ty Lue and assistant Jeremy Castleberry back on the sideline tonight. – 9:57 PM
New York Knicks PR @NY_KnicksPR
RJ Barrett’s game winning buzzer beater is the Knicks first since J.R. Smith at Phoenix; Dec. 26, 2012. – 9:57 PM
RJ Barrett’s game winning buzzer beater is the Knicks first since J.R. Smith at Phoenix; Dec. 26, 2012. – 9:57 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Let’s roll, #ClipperNation!
🕖 7:00PM PT | 📺 @BallySportWest pic.twitter.com/8tqwr3g4jq – 9:49 PM
Let’s roll, #ClipperNation!
🕖 7:00PM PT | 📺 @BallySportWest pic.twitter.com/8tqwr3g4jq – 9:49 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Tap in.
🕖 7:00PM PT | 📺 @BallySportWest pic.twitter.com/Ysv79k6Ww6 – 9:47 PM
Tap in.
🕖 7:00PM PT | 📺 @BallySportWest pic.twitter.com/Ysv79k6Ww6 – 9:47 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns #ClipperNation starting lineups. pic.twitter.com/RRcZvf8VNW – 9:42 PM
#Suns #ClipperNation starting lineups. pic.twitter.com/RRcZvf8VNW – 9:42 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Read up on tonight’s western conference showdown.
#GetItLocked | @betwayusa – 9:39 PM
Read up on tonight’s western conference showdown.
#GetItLocked | @betwayusa – 9:39 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
#Pelicans only have two wins this season when scoring under 100 pts (vs. LAC, at UTA), but may need to try to make it three tonight, because a pitching duel has it NOP 60-59 mid 3Q – 9:38 PM
#Pelicans only have two wins this season when scoring under 100 pts (vs. LAC, at UTA), but may need to try to make it three tonight, because a pitching duel has it NOP 60-59 mid 3Q – 9:38 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Tonight in Arizona:
LAC
Terance Mann
Marcus Morris Sr.
Serge Ibaka
Eric Bledsoe
Reggie Jackson
PHX
Mikal Bridges
Cameron Johnson
Jalen Smith
Devin Booker
Chris Paul – 9:33 PM
Tonight in Arizona:
LAC
Terance Mann
Marcus Morris Sr.
Serge Ibaka
Eric Bledsoe
Reggie Jackson
PHX
Mikal Bridges
Cameron Johnson
Jalen Smith
Devin Booker
Chris Paul – 9:33 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Starters tonight
Suns: Paul, Booker, Bridges, Johnson, Smith
Clippers: Jackson, Bledsoe, Mann, Morris, Ibaka – 9:31 PM
Starters tonight
Suns: Paul, Booker, Bridges, Johnson, Smith
Clippers: Jackson, Bledsoe, Mann, Morris, Ibaka – 9:31 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Clippers are without a few key guys tonight, including Paul George, Luke Kennard and Ivica Zubac. They are getting Nic Batum back.
Across the last two games, LA has 9 (!) players’ PPG in double figures with no one above 14.0. pic.twitter.com/GZvfapbtEd – 9:27 PM
Clippers are without a few key guys tonight, including Paul George, Luke Kennard and Ivica Zubac. They are getting Nic Batum back.
Across the last two games, LA has 9 (!) players’ PPG in double figures with no one above 14.0. pic.twitter.com/GZvfapbtEd – 9:27 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“MB gets paid. I’m not giving him any credit. He gets paid just like everybody else.”
LOL ensued.
Monty Williams on how much credit should #Suns assistant Mark Bryant get for Jalen Smith’s play with Deandre Ayton and JaVale McGee out.
Then he gave him props
“MB is the guy.” pic.twitter.com/tVM4xKWYxc – 9:25 PM
“MB gets paid. I’m not giving him any credit. He gets paid just like everybody else.”
LOL ensued.
Monty Williams on how much credit should #Suns assistant Mark Bryant get for Jalen Smith’s play with Deandre Ayton and JaVale McGee out.
Then he gave him props
“MB is the guy.” pic.twitter.com/tVM4xKWYxc – 9:25 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Devin Booker’s halfcourt granny shot goes in and out before the originator Deandre Ayton shows him how it’s done pic.twitter.com/EWnjMkNV6i – 9:16 PM
Devin Booker’s halfcourt granny shot goes in and out before the originator Deandre Ayton shows him how it’s done pic.twitter.com/EWnjMkNV6i – 9:16 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
What’s good, @Chris Paul?
#YouDoYou | @PlayAtGila | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/4YBdQIrBAR – 9:15 PM
What’s good, @Chris Paul?
#YouDoYou | @PlayAtGila | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/4YBdQIrBAR – 9:15 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
JaVale McGee launching 3s as he’s out of protocols, but isn’t playing tonight as #Suns want to build back up his conditioning as well as Jae Crowder and Deandre Ayton. pic.twitter.com/0UdKiR5Wu4 – 9:12 PM
JaVale McGee launching 3s as he’s out of protocols, but isn’t playing tonight as #Suns want to build back up his conditioning as well as Jae Crowder and Deandre Ayton. pic.twitter.com/0UdKiR5Wu4 – 9:12 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Booker getting ready for tonight’s game on @NBAonTNT . #Suns pic.twitter.com/JDXHvvNJ6f – 9:05 PM
Devin Booker getting ready for tonight’s game on @NBAonTNT . #Suns pic.twitter.com/JDXHvvNJ6f – 9:05 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bismack Biyombo set to make his home debut with #Suns after two big road games to start his time in Phoenix.
@suns_tutu_fan is ready. pic.twitter.com/25Zu65AMM7 – 8:59 PM
Bismack Biyombo set to make his home debut with #Suns after two big road games to start his time in Phoenix.
@suns_tutu_fan is ready. pic.twitter.com/25Zu65AMM7 – 8:59 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“The difference is they have Booker back.”
#Clippers coach Ty Lue as they face #Suns with Devin Booker, who missed their first meeting this season with a hamstring injury.
Los Angeles won 111-95 at home. pic.twitter.com/tnHRxmB6PP – 8:54 PM
“The difference is they have Booker back.”
#Clippers coach Ty Lue as they face #Suns with Devin Booker, who missed their first meeting this season with a hamstring injury.
Los Angeles won 111-95 at home. pic.twitter.com/tnHRxmB6PP – 8:54 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Monty Williams “made the call” on keeping Deandre Ayton, Jae Crowder and JaVale McGee out to get back in condition after they came out of health and safety protocols. #Suns pic.twitter.com/VfQnKUI4rt – 8:49 PM
Monty Williams “made the call” on keeping Deandre Ayton, Jae Crowder and JaVale McGee out to get back in condition after they came out of health and safety protocols. #Suns pic.twitter.com/VfQnKUI4rt – 8:49 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Deandre Ayton, Jae Crowder and JaVale McGee all out here ramping back up pic.twitter.com/FNkhAwxQmJ – 8:45 PM
Deandre Ayton, Jae Crowder and JaVale McGee all out here ramping back up pic.twitter.com/FNkhAwxQmJ – 8:45 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Ty Lue said Reggie Jackson and Eric Bledsoe will start together again but he’ll stagger their minutes in a way to allow each guy time to run their own units as the game goes on. Clips don’t have PG Xavier Moon (protocols) to divvy up the ball handling. – 8:35 PM
Ty Lue said Reggie Jackson and Eric Bledsoe will start together again but he’ll stagger their minutes in a way to allow each guy time to run their own units as the game goes on. Clips don’t have PG Xavier Moon (protocols) to divvy up the ball handling. – 8:35 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Monty Williams said that Deandre Ayton, Jae Crowder and JaVale McGee all wanted to play tonight. He ultimately decided to keep them out to get in proper shape and had conversations with them about the decision. – 8:34 PM
Monty Williams said that Deandre Ayton, Jae Crowder and JaVale McGee all wanted to play tonight. He ultimately decided to keep them out to get in proper shape and had conversations with them about the decision. – 8:34 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Ty Lue says Nico Batum will play but be limited. “Conditioning could be a factor, so we want to be smart about it … just want to see how he’s feeling, throughout the course of the game.” – 8:31 PM
Ty Lue says Nico Batum will play but be limited. “Conditioning could be a factor, so we want to be smart about it … just want to see how he’s feeling, throughout the course of the game.” – 8:31 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Ty Lue says the Clippers will play Nico Batum in a limited role in his return from his ankle injury. – 8:30 PM
Ty Lue says the Clippers will play Nico Batum in a limited role in his return from his ankle injury. – 8:30 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Ty Lue confirms that Nic Batum will play but will be limited as @Andrew Greif said this morning from shootaround. – 8:30 PM
Ty Lue confirms that Nic Batum will play but will be limited as @Andrew Greif said this morning from shootaround. – 8:30 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Monty Williams said Jalen Smith has earned the right for more minutes even when everybody gets back, but sees him at the four more than the five.
He also can see Smith playing the five in a small ball lineup. #Suns – 8:30 PM
Monty Williams said Jalen Smith has earned the right for more minutes even when everybody gets back, but sees him at the four more than the five.
He also can see Smith playing the five in a small ball lineup. #Suns – 8:30 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Monty Williams described the tenacity of the Clippers’ bench as a group of guys who “eat rocks.” Said you might not recognize those names but that they all play really hard and they talked about that this morning. – 8:27 PM
Monty Williams described the tenacity of the Clippers’ bench as a group of guys who “eat rocks.” Said you might not recognize those names but that they all play really hard and they talked about that this morning. – 8:27 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Monty said nothing has really changed with Jalen Smith’s work ethic or his game lately. The only thing he’s seen different was that poster dunk he had the other night, which he called a “releasing of the hounds.”
“I was like, ‘Holy smokes, we haven’t seen that.'” – 8:27 PM
Monty said nothing has really changed with Jalen Smith’s work ethic or his game lately. The only thing he’s seen different was that poster dunk he had the other night, which he called a “releasing of the hounds.”
“I was like, ‘Holy smokes, we haven’t seen that.'” – 8:27 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Those guys eat rocks.” Monty Williams on #Clippers as he mentioned James Ennis, who he coached in Philadelphia. #Suns – 8:24 PM
“Those guys eat rocks.” Monty Williams on #Clippers as he mentioned James Ennis, who he coached in Philadelphia. #Suns – 8:24 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Monty Williams said he’ll be trying to find a way to get Jalen Smith minutes once guys return. Unfortunately, he also said the best opportunity for him to get those minutes may come at the 4, not the 5 – 8:24 PM
Monty Williams said he’ll be trying to find a way to get Jalen Smith minutes once guys return. Unfortunately, he also said the best opportunity for him to get those minutes may come at the 4, not the 5 – 8:24 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Monty Williams says (on Zoom) he’s cognizant of what James Ennis III — who he coached in Philly — and Serge Ibaka can do for the Clippers, players the Suns didn’t have to account for in their previous meeting. – 8:23 PM
Monty Williams says (on Zoom) he’s cognizant of what James Ennis III — who he coached in Philly — and Serge Ibaka can do for the Clippers, players the Suns didn’t have to account for in their previous meeting. – 8:23 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Monty Williams on Clippers since WCF: “They’ve had to adjust more than anybody… what we talked about this morning was Morris’ ability to take over a game.”
Also says that Clippers have guys that come off the bench that “eat rocks” … praised James Ennis in particular (76ers) – 8:22 PM
Monty Williams on Clippers since WCF: “They’ve had to adjust more than anybody… what we talked about this morning was Morris’ ability to take over a game.”
Also says that Clippers have guys that come off the bench that “eat rocks” … praised James Ennis in particular (76ers) – 8:22 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Monty Williams said Deandre Ayton, Jae Crowder and JaVale McGee wanted to play, but he made the call to hold them out so they could get back in game shape first. He talked to them and then they made the decision – 8:18 PM
Monty Williams said Deandre Ayton, Jae Crowder and JaVale McGee wanted to play, but he made the call to hold them out so they could get back in game shape first. He talked to them and then they made the decision – 8:18 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Seeing a bunch of the new ‘Welcome to the Dark’ hoodies around the FedExForum today. Here is Tee Morant rocking his.
Ja Morant got the quote from Grizzlies assistant coach Blake Ahearn, who got it from the “Win in the Dark” book. pic.twitter.com/k7029X0ALn – 8:02 PM
Seeing a bunch of the new ‘Welcome to the Dark’ hoodies around the FedExForum today. Here is Tee Morant rocking his.
Ja Morant got the quote from Grizzlies assistant coach Blake Ahearn, who got it from the “Win in the Dark” book. pic.twitter.com/k7029X0ALn – 8:02 PM
Howard Beck @HowardBeck
Coming tomorrow on the Crossover, the most excellent and wise @SethPartnow, on his new book, “The Midrange Theory,” and other statistical matters
Subscribe: https://t.co/lhCvpA2us5 pic.twitter.com/higSSje1LQ – 7:32 PM
Coming tomorrow on the Crossover, the most excellent and wise @SethPartnow, on his new book, “The Midrange Theory,” and other statistical matters
Subscribe: https://t.co/lhCvpA2us5 pic.twitter.com/higSSje1LQ – 7:32 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix #Suns: Jae Crowder trying to regain energy after COVID-19 bout (w/video) azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:21 PM
Phoenix #Suns: Jae Crowder trying to regain energy after COVID-19 bout (w/video) azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:21 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Bismack bringing that energy! ⚡️
@PayPal | #ValleyProud pic.twitter.com/IxJtJo3Re8 – 7:00 PM
Bismack bringing that energy! ⚡️
@PayPal | #ValleyProud pic.twitter.com/IxJtJo3Re8 – 7:00 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
In the span of one week, the Raptors have faced/will face the Clippers, Knicks, Spurs, Bucks and Jazz without Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Julius Randle, Dejounte Murray, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Rudy Gobert, Donovan Mitchell, Mike Conley and Bojan Bogdanovic. – 5:53 PM
In the span of one week, the Raptors have faced/will face the Clippers, Knicks, Spurs, Bucks and Jazz without Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Julius Randle, Dejounte Murray, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Rudy Gobert, Donovan Mitchell, Mike Conley and Bojan Bogdanovic. – 5:53 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
No #NBAAllStar love for #Suns? Devin Booker, Chris Paul No. 5 and 6 in first fan vote for starting backcourt azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 5:31 PM
No #NBAAllStar love for #Suns? Devin Booker, Chris Paul No. 5 and 6 in first fan vote for starting backcourt azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 5:31 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
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