PHOENIX -- The Los Angeles Clippers had their way with the Phoenix Suns when it mattered most in their previous meeting this season, dominating the paint while pulling away to a 16-point victory almost two weeks ago.
Consider it part of the education of Suns center Deandre Ayton, the 7-foot piece of their future.
And although the Clippers are in a mini-skid, having lost their last two and three of their last five since stopping the Suns 115-99 on Nov. 28, the Suns have been going through much worse heading into Monday's game.