Suns vs. Clippers: The best player prop bets for Game 6

The Los Angeles Clippers are proving to be harder to kill than John McClane. After beginning their third straight series down 0-2, L.A. has come storming back to win two of its last three games.

The Clippers’ latest improbable victory came on Monday night when they downed the Phoenix Suns 116-102 on the road. Paul George led the way with a playoff career-high 41 points, but he didn’t do it alone. Reggie Jackson chipped in 23 points, and Marcus Morris Sr. shook of his injury woes to contribute 22 points in 39 minutes. L.A. also received a vintage performance from DeMarcus Cousins, who scored 15 points on 7-of-12 shooting while filling in for hobbled center Ivica Zubac.

Can the undermanned Clippers stay alive for another game, or will the Suns drive the final nail in their coffin in Game 6?

We’ve examined Wednesday night’s matchup closely and have selected the three best players props to wager on.

Paul George Over/Under 10.5 rebounds

The NBA doesn’t give out an MVP award for the first three rounds of the playoffs, but if it did, Paul George would win in a landslide. The seven-time All-Star is averaging 27.2 points, 9.7 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 1.1 steals per game in this postseason, and is the reason the Clippers are still playing meaningful basketball in late June after being consistently written off by casual fans and experts alike.

"Playoff P" has had to do a little bit of everything to keep the Clippers afloat, but the most impressive facet of his game has been his rebounding. The 31-year-old wing has pulled down 44 boards in his past three games and has consistently outworked bigger and brawnier opponents to keep possession alive.

Expect that trend to continue on Wednesday night as Zubac is expected to miss another game with an MCL sprain. Cousins is certain to soak up some of his minutes after a strong performance in Game 5, but Boogie's poor conditioning and propensity for fouling are likely to limit his court time.

Pick: Over 10.5 rebounds (-104)

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Patrick Beverley Over/Under 1.5 assists

1.5 assists may seem like a laughably low projection for a point guard, but Patrick Beverly isn’t in the starting lineup because of his playmaking. "Mr. 94 Feet" is there for the sole purpose of pestering Devin Booker, and so far he’s been doing a masterful job of it.

Beverley’s relentless ballhawking has helped limit Booker to 33% shooting from the floor and 29% from deep over the past four games, and he continues to make life miserable for Phoenix’s All-Star guard on nearly every possession. He has been, in the words of Kendrick Perkins, "hugging him like a pair of leggings."

Beverley has registered one assist or less in 11 of his last 18 games and will be happy once again to pass off his playmaking duties to George and Reggie Jackson as he focuses on making life a living hell for Booker.

Pick: Under 1.5 assists (+130)

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Reggie Jackson Over/Under 20.5 points

Much has been made of Reggie Jackson’s resurgence, and deservedly so. The electrifying point guard has become the Clippers’ second most important player after nearly retiring a year ago due to a series of frustrating injuries. His ability to score in bunches has helped save L.A.’s bacon on more than a few occasions, and has his team on the precipice of playing in the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history.

"Mr. June" is averaging 21.8 points per game in the Western Conference Finals and has already scored 21 points or more seven times during this postseason, including three times in the last five games. His confidence is at an all-time high, and sometimes that’s all it takes for a player as talented as Jackson to finally unlock his potential. Expect another big scoring performance from Jackson on Wednesday as he continues to spearhead L.A.'s offense.

Pick: Over 20.5 points (-113)