The Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers are set to kick off their 2024-2025 NBA seasons in an exciting matchup of Western Conference rivals. The game is slated to begin at 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT) and will be broadcast on ESPN, with options for on-demand streaming available.
Game Details:
Matchup: Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Clippers
Date: Wednesday, October 23 at 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT)
Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
TV Channel: ESPN
Streaming Options: FuboTV (with a free trial) | DirecTV Stream (with a free trial) | Sling (low introductory rate)
Last season, the Suns posted a record of 49-33 but experienced a disappointing exit in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, being swept by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Offensively, the Suns were one of the league’s top-performing teams, finishing fifth in field goal percentage (49.3%), third in 3-point shooting (38.1%), and sixth in free throw accuracy (81.8%).
The Clippers, on the other hand, finished ahead of the Suns in the Pacific Division, securing a fourth-place finish in the Western Conference. They return four of their top five scorers from last season, including superstar Kawhi Leonard, who averaged 23.7 points per game, and James Harden, who contributed 16.6 points per game. However, Paul George, a key player with an average of 22.6 points per game, has moved to the Philadelphia 76ers in the offseason.
For viewing the game, FuboTV offers an extensive library of live sports content and comes with a varying free trial length, while DirecTV Stream provides the longest seven-day trial, albeit with a slightly lesser viewing quality compared to FuboTV. SlingTV offers a discounted introductory rate for new users.