2021 NBA playoffs thread

[legi]

Would a healthy Murray make this a completely different series or are the Suns too good even with a full strength Nuggets? If so, the Suns got really good faster than I anticipated.

Of course Murray would make it more of an even series. Just think about going from Campazzo to Murray. Or think about Phoenix playing Campazzo instead of Paul or Booker.

 

[Bigman38]

Would a healthy Murray make this a completely different series or are the Suns too good even with a full strength Nuggets? If so, the Suns got really good faster than I anticipated.

Murray changes a lot if he’s healthy, it’d give them someone who can score with Booker and opens up the floor for Jokic to go to work.

 

[Gunnerclone]

Would a healthy Murray make this a completely different series or are the Suns too good even with a full strength Nuggets? If so, the Suns got really good faster than I anticipated.

Murray probably wins one game himself a series with a 40+ point game. Imagine the freedom Jokic would gain with a second legit #1 scorer.

 

[Peter]

The problem for the Bucks is they have a Steve Prohm level coach. Spread out and just iso iso iso iso. It’s pretty maddening to watch. People think Budenholzer is a good coach but he gets embarrassed in the playoffs because everyone else easily out schemes him.

Bud also let’s Giannis be the PG all the time instead of having him catch in the low block from a better facilitator like Holiday. Instead we see Giannis continually try to bully his way to the rim from half court or worse yet, shoot 3s.

Put Giannis and Holiday in the pick and roll and let Giannis roll to the rim and catch lobs. It’s simple.

 

[legi]

Poor Jokic... no help.

 

[Nothingman]

All good points. It’s a testament to Jokic that Denver is still competitive. Still, it seems like a 50/50 with Murray. The Suns seem legit.

 

[JP4CY]

Phx attacking the paint. CP3 is so smart.

 

[Bigman38]

Monte was better tonight, he should be getting some more mins

 

[Peter]

I’m really surprised how good Phoenix is. Haven’t watched them much this season but they are elite on both ends. Suns Jazz gonna be a great series of it comes to that.

 

[JP4CY]

I’m really surprised how good Phoenix is. Haven’t watched them much this season but they are elite on both ends. Suns Jazz gonna be a great series of it comes to that.

Their coach is such a respected, well likeable guy.

 

[Peter]

Their coach is such a respected, well likeable guy.

Seems really connected to his players and has a great understanding of what they do best and how to maximize their talents. Payne and Saric look like a completely different players. Ayton is ahead of schedule . Booker has become an elite scorer. Even Paul looks like he has more juice.

 

[dahliaclone]

Suns are destroying their opponents. Last like four games are absolute blowouts. I’m a jazz fan and want jazz to take the west but if suns stay this hot it’s not happening.

 

[Sigmapolis]

Who would have thought the Suns would be in the position even like two years ago.

I remember when Ayton was thought to be trending towards bust territory.

Not anymore.

 

[Neptune78]

Booker and Mitchell must have some sort of secret bet about who is going to go off more, idk that anyone is playing as good as those two right now.

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Agree, both are fun to watch. Kentucky had to be loaded for Booker not to start his one year there.

 

[t-noah]

P George really looks like he'a trying to assert himself tonight.

 

[t-noah]

I'm glad ABC has a few of these games on the wkend. It's nice to see a playoff game or two live, if you don't have cable or satellite.

 

[cyrocksmypants]

Georges just kind of having a rough series, huh?

 

[t-noah]

Donovan heating up but Kawhi says 'not so fast buddy boy'!

 

[cyrocksmypants]

Missed the start, I’m assuming Conley is out since I haven’t seen him yet?

also, I’m a big Donovan Mitchell fan. Dude doesn’t seem to let anything bother him.

 

[cyrocksmypants]

**** the Clippers are just unconscious from three this game.