The Suns entered Monday allowing 119.5 points per 100 possessions, 27th in the NBA through 8 games. Darius Garland gets that defense after recording 24 points and 10 assists against New Orleans on Sunday.
Clippers +4 gives Los Angeles a cushion with scoring beyond Garland to attack that defense. Brook Lopez scored 20 against the Pelicans, and reserve Keaton Wagler has reached double figures in 7 of the Clippers' first 9 games.
Los Angeles had Monday off, while Phoenix plays on consecutive nights.