NBA Playoffs 2023

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Is anyone really that surprised if the Suns get swept?

Does anyone remember how they just folded against the Mavs last year?

[jpotter33]

Huge run by the Suns to end the half. They simply have to have this game if they want any realistic chance to win this series.

[Who]

Man, these two teams are fun!

[Who]

I am always surprised by how little Durant seems to inspire the players around him.

I mean Durant is brilliant at taking care of his own business but he just does not seem to raise the level of his teammates around him.

[TheTruth34]

I am always surprised by how little Durant seems to inspire the players around him.

I mean Durant is brilliant at taking care of his own business but he just does not seem to raise the level of his teammates around him.

Earlier Durant was chewing out Biyombo after a TO, on their way back to the huddle. Biyombo was saying "that's on me" the entire time.  KD a wannabe leader

[CelticSooner]

First time I really got to see the Suns since the KD trade. Honestly not that impressed, where’s the hustle?

[CelticSooner]

I am always surprised by how little Durant seems to inspire the players around him.

I mean Durant is brilliant at taking care of his own business but he just does not seem to raise the level of his teammates around him.

Yep. The Suns are team full of guys like that. They need a dawg like Smart.

[Who]

How does Landry Shamet get 10mins and Terrence Ross get 0? I do not understand. You want a bench player who can take some pressure of their big guns shoulders while one gets some rest on the bench. Ross can do that. Shamet cannot. Okogie cannot. Lee cannot.

[Phantom255x]

Giannis is listed as doubtful for Game 2 against the Miami Heat? Woah.

Also, other game happening retroactively is the Cavs/Knicks...Cavs up 38-28

Probably the right move. The Bucks are relying a lot on Giannis. They'll still get by Miami in the first round, but if they risk Giannis playing too soon and he reinjures his back or makes it worse, then they are really screwed.

I mean, they might already be screwed if it's going to be a lingering thing this entire postseason, but why risk making it worse just two days later. Game 3 is Saturday, they are better off giving Giannis nearly a week to rehab/rest

[Phantom255x]

If Ayton can play like this more consistently and be a good complement to Booker-KD, then that changes things for the Suns. Question is, can he do it consistently. But so far tonight he looks awesome and more engaged, and it's doing wonders for the Suns and their run right now to take the lead

[Who]

Should have kept Ayton in. They have all the momentum. Zubac is not a scoring threat. LAC don't have a lot of foul magnet type drivers.

Keep him in the game.

[Who]

CP3 should've shot that. Too unselfish.

You are a better shooter than T Craig. Why are you giving it to him and making him take a tougher shot than the one you had? Bad play.

[Who]

Devin Booker > Kevin Durant

[Phantom255x]

LIGHT THE BEAM AGAIN

Draymond Green officially suspended 1 game

[SparzWizard]

Giannis is listed as doubtful for Game 2 against the Miami Heat? Woah.

Also, other game happening retroactively is the Cavs/Knicks...Cavs up 38-28

Probably the right move. The Bucks are relying a lot on Giannis. They'll still get by Miami in the first round, but if they risk Giannis playing too soon and he reinjures his back or makes it worse, then they are really screwed.

I mean, they might already be screwed if it's going to be a lingering thing this entire postseason, but why risk making it worse just two days later. Game 3 is Saturday, they are better off giving Giannis nearly a week to rehab/rest

True. Tho if they do rest him, hope Miami caps this. Jimmy Butler can play outta his mind and put up 45 point performances each game.