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Clippers Aim for Victory Against Suns Without Booker

2/1/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Los Angeles Clippers face the Phoenix Suns on February 1 at 8 p.m. ET in Phoenix.
The Clippers are 1.5-point favorites after winning 9 of their last 11 games.
Devin Booker is out for the Suns.
Dillon Brooks has averaged 29.8 points since Booker's injury.
The Suns have won 7 of the last 8 meetings against the Clippers.

History

Historical Context

The Los Angeles Lakers' 2000 NBA Finals victory over the Indiana Pacers marked their 12th championship and initiated a period of dominance in professional sports for Los Angeles. This win was part of a historic year, as the nearby Anaheim Angels later claimed their first World Series title, making it the second time a city won both championships in the same year, following 1988.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Clippers face the Phoenix Suns on February 1 at 8 p.m. ET in Phoenix.
The Clippers are 1.5-point favorites after winning 9 of their last 11 games.
Devin Booker is out for the Suns.
Dillon Brooks has averaged 29.8 points since Booker's injury.
The Suns have won 7 of the last 8 meetings against the Clippers.

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