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Re: Second Round (Non Suns) Playoff Games
Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 10:37 pm
by JeremyG
All 3 other semifinals series are now going at least 6 games, while the Suns just rest up and wait.
Re: Second Round (Non Suns) Playoff Games
Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 11:43 pm
by Superbone
Wally_West wrote: ↑Mon Jun 14, 2021 9:20 pm
How do we all feel about the Clippers???
Their offense isn’t great either. Just a lot of one on one and then passing out to the three point line.
Re: Second Round (Non Suns) Playoff Games
Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 11:45 pm
by Superbone
Flagrant Fowl wrote: ↑Mon Jun 14, 2021 9:21 pm
Bad news for Jae Crowder.
It won’t be instituted until next season after our championship.
Re: Second Round (Non Suns) Playoff Games
Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 11:46 pm
by Superbone
JeremyG wrote: ↑Mon Jun 14, 2021 10:37 pm
All 3 other semifinals series are now going at least 6 games, while the Suns just rest up and wait.
Yep, nice to see all other series knotted up at 2-2 while we rest.
Re: Second Round (Non Suns) Playoff Games
Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 3:09 am
by jonh
Would much rather play the jazz than the clippers.
Re: Second Round (Non Suns) Playoff Games
Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 3:42 am
by virtual9mm
I am starting to worry that we are getting too complacent as fans and wonder if the same is true of the players, too.
Re: Second Round (Non Suns) Playoff Games
Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 4:19 am
by ShelC
Would DA have an easier time or tougher time against a small ball Clippers team?
Re: Second Round (Non Suns) Playoff Games
Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 4:23 am
by SunsRIt
ShelC wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 4:19 am
Would DA have an easier time or tougher time against a small ball Clippers team?
Maybe they would have to adapt to him? He does a relatively good job of defending smaller players.
Re: Second Round (Non Suns) Playoff Games
Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 4:59 am
by ShelC
Well there's no way Morris could guard DA near the rim and they'd have to gang rebound around him to keep him off the boards. But Morris would draw DA outside with his shot at times. I'm not as concerned about him as a dribble drive threat.
Re: Second Round (Non Suns) Playoff Games
Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 5:52 am
by Split T
I think if properly engaged, Ayton could punish small ball, at least on the offensive glass.
I do worry that the clippers switching defense is probably the best counter to our offense. Need Ayton to punish them so they have to play Zubac.
Re: Second Round (Non Suns) Playoff Games
Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 6:41 am
by da_suns_fan
Paul is one of the last players still around from his draft class. Not only is he still playing, he's gonna get ANOTHER huge contract.
Remember when it was actually a debate between Chris Paul and Deron Williams?
Re: Second Round (Non Suns) Playoff Games
Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 6:42 am
by Mori Chu
Ayton is probably going to be less effective in the next series than he's been in the last two. He was great against AD and Jokic. That's a near perfect scenario for Ayton, an opposing team with an offensively talented center who he can try to neutralize. He has a really rough time against Gobert since Gobert's impact is defensive. Gobert's length has always really bothered Ayton. And the Clips will just play smallball which will reduce Ayton's effectiveness. Ayton can guard smaller players, but he doesn't use his size to get an advantage on offense, so the Clips won't be punished for playing small.
Re: Second Round (Non Suns) Playoff Games
Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 7:31 am
by rhylek
First match of the season against Utah, DA struggled a lot, but not the following 2, his boxscore is pretty similar to Gobert's (and his +/- were -1, +15 and +17).
Against LA, we need our backcourt to step up, wich they will, more than DA. But I'm still not used to "playoff DA", I'm eager to see what will be his attitude against smaller competition.
Re: Second Round (Non Suns) Playoff Games
Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 8:36 am
by Split T
da_suns_fan wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 6:41 am
Paul is one of the last players still around from his draft class. Not only is he still playing, he's gonna get ANOTHER huge contract.
Remember when it was actually a debate between Chris Paul and Deron Williams?
I remember, but it was always a dumb debate
Re: Second Round (Non Suns) Playoff Games
Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 8:52 am
by Indy
Split T wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 8:36 am
da_suns_fan wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 6:41 am
Paul is one of the last players still around from his draft class. Not only is he still playing, he's gonna get ANOTHER huge contract.
Remember when it was actually a debate between Chris Paul and Deron Williams?
I remember, but it was always a dumb debate
I think it was just from folks that don't watch basketball, but do check out box scores. Williams was averaging over 10 apg for a long time while in Utah, but we all know Utah score keepers and their history with assists. Once he left there, his assists fell off a ton despite similar minutes per game, usage, etc.
Re: Second Round (Non Suns) Playoff Games
Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 8:59 am
by In2ition
Indy wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 8:52 am
Split T wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 8:36 am
da_suns_fan wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 6:41 am
Paul is one of the last players still around from his draft class. Not only is he still playing, he's gonna get ANOTHER huge contract.
Remember when it was actually a debate between Chris Paul and Deron Williams?
I remember, but it was always a dumb debate
I think it was just from folks that don't watch basketball, but do check out box scores. Williams was averaging over 10 apg for a long time while in Utah, but we all know Utah score keepers and their history with assists. Once he left there, his assists fell off a ton despite similar minutes per game, usage, etc.
Reminds you of another comparison that Utah seems to try to push and claim their guy is better.
Re: Second Round (Non Suns) Playoff Games
Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 9:24 am
by Split T
Ya, the counting stats were similar, but Paul wiped the floor with DWill in advanced stats
Re: Second Round (Non Suns) Playoff Games
Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 9:32 am
by Furlanfufi
da_suns_fan wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 6:41 am
Paul is one of the last players still around from his draft class. Not only is he still playing, he's gonna get ANOTHER huge contract.
Remember when it was actually a debate between Chris Paul and Deron Williams?
I always think about that. Paul probably would thrive under Jerry Sloan. Why they chose Williams is a mistery to me.
Re: Second Round (Non Suns) Playoff Games
Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 10:02 am
by Indy
Furlanfufi wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 9:32 am
da_suns_fan wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 6:41 am
Paul is one of the last players still around from his draft class. Not only is he still playing, he's gonna get ANOTHER huge contract.
Remember when it was actually a debate between Chris Paul and Deron Williams?
I always think about that. Paul probably would thrive under Jerry Sloan. Why they chose Williams is a mistery to me.
Maybe, much like Book, he made it clear he didn't want to play for Utah.
Re: Second Round (Non Suns) Playoff Games
Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 10:04 am
by Superbone
Indy wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 10:02 am
Furlanfufi wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 9:32 am
da_suns_fan wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 6:41 am
Paul is one of the last players still around from his draft class. Not only is he still playing, he's gonna get ANOTHER huge contract.
Remember when it was actually a debate between Chris Paul and Deron Williams?
I always think about that. Paul probably would thrive under Jerry Sloan. Why they chose Williams is a mistery to me.
Maybe, much like Book, he made it clear he didn't want to play for Utah.
Book made it clear he didn't want to play for Utah? That's news to me.