We've got another exciting Western Conference contest on Monday's NBA schedule as the Phoenix Suns will host the Los Angeles Clippers. Phoenix is 23-21 overall and 14-8 at home, while Los Angeles is 26-19 overall and 9-11 on the road.

The Suns have won two in a row overall and four straight at home. They defeated the Wizards 119-109 Saturday. Kevin Duranr led the way with 29 points for Phoenix. The Clippers have won six of their last eight games. They are in a virtual tie with the Lakers for first place in the Pacific Division.

Analyzing Monday’s LA Clippers at Phoenix Suns odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

If the Bucks seriously want to bolster their roster, the only way to do so is to trade away one for their top players. It's safe to assume that Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard will not be traded, which leaves their All-Star forward Khris Middleton.

Antetokounmpo is having another MVP-caliber season, averaging 31.3 points, 12.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 1.4 blocks per game, shooting 60.3% from the field. The Bucks started their season just 2-8, but have effectively turned things around to move up to fourth place in the East.

As the Clippers went small and turned up their physicality and intensity on the defensive end, including their willingness to trap on defense, the Bucks lost control of the ball far too many times and repeatedly gave away easy points.