2020-21 Around the NBA Thread

[Cheesebeef]

That place sounds LOUD.

 

[Proximo]

Who do we even want to win this game that will make it more likely to get to Game 7?!

Utah.

but I think clippers are going to win.

 

[Covert Rain]

Who do we even want to win this game that will make it more likely to get to Game 7?!

If Utah can’t beat the Clips without KL? The mental edge has to go to the Clips and they may close it out in 6.

 

[Cheesebeef]

If Utah can’t beat the Clips without KL? The mental edge has to go to the Clips and they may close it out in 6.

but might Utah get Conley back in 6 which can swing it back to Utah for Game 7?

 

[Proximo]

but might Utah get Conley back in 6 which can swing it back to Utah for Game 7?

He might try to play but I don’t expect him to be very effective.

Utah’s role players were terrible in la and Mitchell is not right.

I think LA wins in 6.

 

[GatorAZ]

Can’t believe what the Clippers did tonight.

 

[Proximo]

Really really impressive performance by the clippers.

they just showed they are still very dangerous without kawhi.

 

[mjb21aztd]

Really really impressive performance by the clippers.

they just showed they are still very dangerous without kawhi.

Let's hope suns do same without paul.... ugh

 

[Proximo]

Jazz shot 3/22 from 3 in the second half. Their inability or unwillingness to score in the paint got them beat.

 

[95pro]

Can’t believe Clarkson is finally in with the game about to end. How about sitting O’Neal.


There were enough stops to substitute offense for defense and vice versa a few times.

 

[GatorAZ]

Mitchell’s ankle is hanging on by a string. The Clippers w/o Kawhi vs Utah with a hobbled Mitchell/Conley might be a toss up.

 

[dscher]

Can’t believe what the Clippers did tonight.

They had PG carry the load tonight. He played with extra fire tonight.

 

[Cheesebeef]

So, if the Clippers win this, now the first two games possibly without CP3 would be massive because they’d be home games. We could afford to split if Paul was coming back and there’s no Kawhi but ALL pressure would be on is going into those games.

 

[Proximo]

Sounds like Paul George is dissing the suns now.

basically just said jazz are their toughest matchup.

 

[JosiahLee]

I for one am pleased with the Clippers win tonight. I know LA will be at home but I don’t think they are likely to repeat tonight’s performance, especially if Kawhi is not playing.

I feel like this one is going 7 still. And even if LA wins game 6, retaining home court advantage in the Western Conference Finals against an opponent who may not have their best player isn’t the worst scenario in the world.

 

[ajcardfan]

The Clippers were impressive as hell in this game. And, excellent on the road in these playoffs. If we get them, and we probably will, I think the home court doesn't mean all that much.

 

[Proximo]

So, if the Clippers win this, now the first two games possibly without CP3 would be massive because they’d be home games. We could afford to split if Paul was coming back and there’s no Kawhi but ALL pressure would be on is going into those games.

well, I think we can beat them even without Paul if we play our best defense. Won’t be easy but I think it is doable.

 

[Proximo]

They had PG carry the load tonight. He played with extra fire tonight.

he did his part, but to me Reggie Jackson was the reason they won.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Sounds like Paul George is dissing the suns now.

basically just said jazz are their toughest matchup.

let ‘em keep sleeping on us...

 

[95pro]

he did his part, but to me Reggie Jackson was the reason they won.

He came up ever since he’s been unleashed.

I’m not sure why clarkson isn’t getting more burn towards the end especially when they’re down. Oneale provides defense but not much from offense.

 

[elindholm]

Who do we even want to win this game that will make it more likely to get to Game 7?!

The Clippers. Especially with Leonard down, the Jazz are the better team. I expect them to win the series even after having lost tonight.

 

[elindholm]

Sounds like Paul George is dissing the suns now.

Good for him. He was terrified down the stretch and made one horrible pass after another. As a Suns fan, I am not afraid of the Leonardless Clippers at all.

 

[Cheesebeef]

The Clippers. Especially with Leonard down, the Jazz are the better team. I expect them to win the series even after having lost tonight.

really? The Jazz have looked awful the last three games. And barely escaped in the first two games they won.

I’ll be honest... I got no clue who would be better for us with the CP3 thing up in the air.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Good for him. He was terrified down the stretch and made one horrible pass after another. As a Suns fan, I am not afraid of the Leonardless Clippers at all.

The question outstanding though is Kawhi really out for the playoffs or will he be back in a couple games?

 

[WhyAlwaysMe]

The Clippers were impressive as hell in this game. And, excellent on the road in these playoffs. If we get them, and we probably will, I think the home court doesn't mean all that much.

their “home court” certainly doesn’t mean anything

Mitchell could barely move tonight. Reggie Jackson hit a number of prayers. Clippers are not that good.