Kevin Durant is looking to put his tumultuous tenure with the Brooklyn Nets behind him and mark a new chapter with the Phoenix Suns.
At the trade deadline Durant joined Devin Booker, Chris Paul and De’Andre Ayton in Phoenix and the Suns shot to Western Conference favoritism.
The Los Angeles Clippers flew under the radar in the regular season, pacing themselves to the 5th seed in the West. But don’t be fooled, the Clippers pack a punch with the likes of two-time NBA Champion Kawhi Leonard and Russell Westbrook.
The only problem for the Clippers is Paul George will miss the start of this series, and possibly the entire first round, with a sprained right knee.
Predictably, the Clippers are a better team with George and Leonard on the floor simultaneously. With both superstars in uniform, L.A.’s net rating jumps up to 7.9 as opposed to 3.1 with just Leonard suiting up.
Will Durant and the Suns forge a fast Playoff chemistry? Or can the Clippers ride their two-time Finals MVP into the second round?
Here’s everything you need to know to watch Suns vs. Clippers in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Suns vs. Clippers odds, prediction, key storyline
Suns vs. Clippers schedule, scores, results
Owners of the West’s fourth-best record, the Suns (45-37) will have home-court advantage over the No. 5 seed Clippers (44-38).
Games 1, 2, 5 and 7 of the series will be played in Phoenix, while Games 3, 4 and 6 will be played in Los Angeles.
The complete schedule for Suns vs. Clippers is below.
| Date | Game | Location | Time (ET) | TV Channel | Result |
| Sunday, April 16 | Game 1 | Phoenix | 8 p.m. | TNT | Clippers 115, Suns 110 |
| Wednesday, April 18 | Game 2 | Phoenix | 10 p.m. | TNT | |
| Friday, April 20 | Game 3 | Los Angeles | 10:30 p.m. | NBA TV | |
| Sunday, April 22 | Game 4 | Los Angeles | 3:30 p.m. | TNT | |
| Tuesday, April 25 | Game 5* | Phoenix | TBD | TBD | |
| Thursday, April 27 | Game 6* | Los Angeles | TBD | TBD | |
| Saturday, April 29 | Game 7* | Phoenix | TBD | TBD |
*If necessary
How to watch Suns vs. Clippers
- TV channels: TNT, NBA TV
- Live streaming: TNTdrama.com, Sling TV
The TV schedule for the first four games of the series has been released. Games 1, 2 and 4 will air on TNT, with Game 3 airing on NBA TV. If necessary, TV information for Games 5, 6 and 7 will be announced at a later date. Live streams will be available on TNTdrama.com and Sling TV.
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NBA Playoffs 2023 bracket
The winner of this series between the Suns and Clippers will face either the Nuggets or Timberwolves in the Western Conference Semifinals.
