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NBA playoffs 2021: What to watch for in the LA Clippers-Phoenix Suns West finals

The NBA's Western Conference finals showdown between the Phoenix Suns and LA Clippers will begin without two of the league's biggest stars.

Suns guard Chris Paul, who remains in the league's health and safety protocols, has been ruled out of Game 1 (3:30 p.m. ET Sunday on ABC) and Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard did not travel with the team to Phoenix as he continues to deal with a sprained right knee.

But don't worry: There's plenty of star power kicking off this series -- and maybe even a star in the making.