Suns-Clippers updates: Phoenix is ​​in a huge hole after the 1st quarter

The Phoenix Suns (3-1) play at the Los Angeles Clippers (2-2) on Thursday evening. The game will be broadcast on Arizona's Family TV (Chapter 3) and NBA TV at 7:30 p.m

This will be the Pacific Division rivals' second meeting in LA since the Suns beat the Clippers 116-113 in their opening thriller in overtime.

The Suns enter Thursday's matchup on a two-game winning streak. Playing for the second game in a row, the Clippers suffered a 106-105 home loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.

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Harden, the Clippers put the Suns in a big hole in the first quarter

James Harden had 12 points and seven assists to give LA a 37-20 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Kevin Durant leads Phoenix with six points.

The Clippers reached their largest lead of 19 on a 16-3 run after several players from the Suns' second unit entered the game with 4:50 left. The Suns committed four turnovers, which the Clippers converted into eight points.

Dunn replaces the injured Beal in the Suns' starting lineup

Suns rookie swingman Ryan Dunn will make his second start this season, replacing Bradley Beal (elbow), who is out. Dunn will open the game with point guards Tyus Jones, Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Jusuf Nurkic at center.

The Clippers will start James Harden and Norman Powell in the backcourt, Terance Mann in the back three, reliever Derrick Jones Jr. and Ivica Zubac in the middle.

Suns and Clippers injury reports

Phoenix starter Bradley Beal (elbow) was a likely game-winning decision for Thursday's game. Backup striker Josh Okogie (hamstring) will be out again and has yet to make his season debut.

LA star Kawhi Leonard (knee) and center Mo Bamba (knee) remain out. Veteran forward PJ Tucker is no longer with the team.

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