The Los Angeles Clippers visit the Phoenix Suns in what could have been a preview of the Western Conference Finals before the All-Star break on Tuesday night. The Suns made a big splash with the trade deadline acquisition of superstar Kevin Durant, but he is not expected to see action until after the break. Despite missing their big acquisition, the Suns still had some momentum with a 2-1 record since the deadline.

The Clippers, however, provided a stiffer test. Kawhi Leonard was fully healthy for the first time since his championship-winning run with the Raptors in 2019 and it made a huge difference on the court. In Leonard's last 16 games, the Clippers had gone 11-5 and boasted the 5th best offensive ranking. During this stretch, Leonard was playing 36.5 minutes per game and averaging 28.3 points and shooting a remarkable 52.9% from the field and 49.