The Suns and Clippers each enter Game 3 with a question mark.
In addition to Cameron Payne, who has yet to play in the first-round series due to low back soreness, Chris Paul underwent an X-ray on his right hand following Game 2. For the Clippers, it's still unknown when Paul George will return from the right knee sprain he's been sidelined with since late March.
The Clippers defeated the Suns in Game 1 without George thanks to a big night from Kawhi Leonard, who finished with 38 points, five rebounds and five assists. The Suns got revenge in Game 2 to tie the series up, led by 38 points and nine assists from Devin Booker.
Will Paul and George be available for Game 3? Here's the latest on their status.
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Are Chris Paul and Paul George playing tonight?
Paul is not listed on Phoenix's injury report, clearing the way for him to play in Game 3.
Chris Paul reportedly had an X-ray after the game that came back clean. He appeared to be in some discomfort after deflecting this pass with just under 4 minutes left. pic.twitter.com/lqWxgTLx8P
— Arizona Sports (@AZSports) April 19, 2023
The Clippers have ruled George out and are reportedly preparing to be without him for the whole series.
George suffered a right knee sprain in LA's loss to Oklahoma City on March 21.
Paul George had to be helped to the locker room after this…Prayers. 🙏🙏
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) March 22, 2023
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The Clippers will reportedly be without Leonard as well in Game 3 due to a knee sprain.
Suns vs. Clippers start time
- Date: Thursday, April 20
- Time: 10:30 p.m. ET | 7:30 p.m. PT
Game 3 of Suns vs. Clippers will tip off shortly after 10:30 p.m. ET from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Thursday, April 20.
What channel is Suns vs. Clippers on?
Game 3 of Suns vs. Clippers will air on NBA TV. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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Suns vs. Clippers odds
The following odds come from BetMGM.
| Suns | Clippers | |
| Spread | -3.5 (+100) | +3.5 (-120) |
| Moneyline | -145 | +120 |
Suns vs. Clippers schedule, TV channels
Tied at 1-1, the series shifts to Los Angeles for Games 3 and 4.
| Date | Game | Time (ET)/Result | TV channel |
| April 16 | Game 1 | Clippers 115, Suns 110 | TNT |
| April 18 | Game 2 | Suns 123, Clippers 109 | TNT |
| April 20 | Game 3 | 10:30 p.m. at Clippers | NBA TV |
| April 22 | Game 4 | 3:30 p.m. at Clippers | TNT |
| April 25 | Game 5 | TBD at Suns | TBD |
| April 27 | Game 6* | TBD at Clippers | TBD |
| April 29 | Game 7* | TBD at Suns | TNT |
* If necessary