Phoenix Suns vs. Pacific Division: Dates, Matchups and More
As part of our early season previews, we are taking a look at how the Phoenix Suns will match up with each division across the NBA. Today, we will be previewing the Pacific Division!
Because the Suns are part of the Pacific Division, they have more games against the Pacific than any other division in the NBA. Out of the total 82 games, Phoenix plays 16 games total against their four divisional opponents: the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors.
Let’s dive into the dates of these division games and pinpoint a few predictions and some entertaining matchups.
Friday October 20 vs. LA Lakers
Predictions: (Prediction made prior to the game played)
- Score: Suns 120, Lakers 117
- Suns’ Leading Scorer: Devin Booker (27 points)
- Best Matchup: Eric Bledsoe vs. Lonzo Ball
Saturday October 21 at LA Clippers
Predictions: (Prediction made prior to the game played)
- Score: Clippers 114, Suns 105
- Suns’ Leading Scorer: TJ Warren (22 points)
- Best Matchup: Marquese Chriss vs. Blake Griffin
Monday October 23 vs. Sacramento Kings
Predictions: (Prediction made prior to the game played)
- Score: Suns 112, Kings 95
- Suns’ Leading Scorer: Devin Booker (25 points)
- Best Matchup: Tyler Ulis vs. De’Aaron Fox
Monday November 13 vs. LA Lakers
Predictions:
- Score: Suns 101, Lakers 100
- Suns’ Leading Scorer: Eric Bledsoe (23 points)
- Best Matchup: Josh Jackson vs. Brandon Ingram
Friday November 17 at LA Lakers
Predictions:
- Score: Lakers 119, Suns 111
- Suns’ Leading Scorer: Devin Booker (33 points)
- Best Matchup: Dragan Bender vs. Kyle Kuzma
Tuesday December 12 at Sacramento Kings
Predictions:
- Score: Kings 121, Suns 113
- Suns’ Leading Scorer: TJ Warren (27 points)
- Best Matchup: Devin Booker vs. Buddy Heild
Wednesday December 20 at LA Clippers
Predictions:
- Score: Clippers 117, Suns 105
- Suns’ Leading Scorer: Josh Jackson (22 points)
- Best Matchup: Josh Jackson vs. Sam Dekker
Friday December 29 at Sacramento Kings
Predictions:
- Score: Suns 112, Kings 101
- Suns’ Leading Scorer: Devin Booker (22 points)
- Best Matchup: Devin Booker vs. Buddy Hield
Tuesday February 6 at LA Lakers
Predictions:
- Score: Lakers 121, Suns 114
- Suns’ Leading Scorer: Eric Bledsoe (27 points)
- Best Matchup: Eric Bledsoe vs. Lonzo Ball
Monday February 12 at Golden State Warriors
Predictions:
- Score: Warriors 127, Suns 111
- Suns’ Leading Scorer: Devin Booker (26 points)
- Best Matchup: Devin Booker vs. Klay Thompson
Friday February 23 vs. LA Clippers
Predictions:
- Score: Clippers 124, Suns 119
- Suns’ Leading Scorer: TJ Warren (31 points)
- Best Matchup: TJ Warren vs. Danilo Gallinari
Saturday March 17 vs. Golden State Warriors
Predictions:
- Score: Warriors 117, Suns 114
- Suns’ Leading Scorer: Eric Bledsoe (24 points)
- Best Matchup: Josh Jackson vs. Kevin Durant
Wednesday March 28 vs. LA Clippers
Predictions:
- Score: Suns 112, Clippers 102
- Suns’ Leading Scorer: Devin Booker (28 points)
- Best Matchup: Tyler Ulis vs. Milos Teodosic
Sunday April 1 at Golden State Warriors
Predictions:
- Score: Warriors 129, Suns 111
- Suns’ Leading Scorer: Devin Booker (37 points)
- Best Matchup: Josh Jackson vs. Draymond Green
Sunday April 3 vs. Sacramento Kings
Predictions:
- Score: Suns 113, Kings 108
- Suns’ Leading Scorer: TJ Warren (26 points)
- Best Matchup: Eric Bledsoe vs. George Hill
Sunday April 8 vs. Golden State Warriors
Predictions:
- Score: Suns 123, Warriors 122
- Suns’ Leading Scorer: Eric Bledsoe (26 points)
- Best Matchup: Eric Bledsoe vs. Steph Curry