Bucks @ Suns Thursday Finals game thread 7-8-2021 - Game 2

[Hoop Head]

I guess, but a 6’5” wing isn’t going to make up for our lack of size

Craig is also 6'5"


Edit- I thought he was 6'5" but BBRef lists him at 6'7"

 

[Mainstreet]

Pat Connaughton has been a thon in the Suns side with his shooting.

 

[Mainstreet]

Craig is a couple inches taller than Nader but Nader is slightly heavier.

 

[Sunburn]

Of course we need Game 1 Ayton… But I can also understand how and why Game 2 Ayton shows up. I think if anyone can’t understand and accept - yes, ACCEPT that a 22 year-old pup will look like Game 2 Ayton, well, I have to seriously question that persons’ understanding of NBA Championship level basketball…

Fine. He's 22. He's been a lot more consistently focused in these playoffs than the regular season, so if you're making the point that it was the stage he's on, or the Bucks adjusted to him, I don't think that's it. I think it was just one of those games. It's ok to admit it. I spent the majority of yesterday arguing on the realgm board that he is the Suns most valuable player this post season. I'm not hating to hate. We really need him focused though, so it's very important he stays locked in for the rest of the series. Because staying focused is what championship basketball is about.

 

[AZ Native]

Is Monty like a freaking Nostradamus giving Nader minutes vs the Clippers?

Monty is a very good coach but he would be an outstanding coach if he would call timeouts when Cheese and Ouchie tell him to.

 

[Chaplin]

Craig is a couple inches taller than Nader but Nader is slightly heavier.

Nader listed as 6’6” and Craig listed as 6’7”.

Craig plays bigger and Nader plays smaller.

 

[82CardsGrad]

Fine. He's 22. He's been a lot more consistently focused in these playoffs than the regular season, so if you're making the point that it was the stage he's on, or the Bucks adjusted to him, I don't think that's it. I think it was just one of those games. It's ok to admit it. I spent the majority of yesterday arguing on the realgm board that he is the Suns most valuable player this post season. I'm not hating to hate. We really need him focused though, so it's very important he stays locked in for the rest of the series. Because staying focused is what championship basketball is about.

I also believe he’s been our MVP thus far…
And, I also believe he can be “focused,” and still be ineffective.

 

[Hoop Head]

ABC 15 just showed the huddle with Monty and Ayton.

Monty is such a good motivater. Telling him he can't get his stats, that's fine, impact the game with force.

That was the 4th quarter hype session that got him going.

 

[Mainstreet]

where is Shaq on?

Shaq is on NBA TV.

 

[Cheesebeef]

I swear to God, the postgame shows locally are FREAKING TERRIBLE. Just show us the press conferences so we can see our guys talk. No one wants to listen to old ****** and Steven Freaking Hunter!

 

[Sunburn]

I also believe he’s been our MVP thus far…
And, I also believe he can be “focused,” and still be ineffective.

If you're saying he was focused tonight, I'd say you've got the Fandom goggles on. You did see Monty talking to Ayton tonight, yes?

 

[Cheesebeef]

ABC 15 just showed the huddle with Monty and Ayton.

Monty is such a good motivater. Telling him he can't get his stats, that's fine, impact the game with force.

That was the 4th quarter hype session that got him going.

ir worked. He came out and FINISHED that game like a beast.

 

[Mainstreet]

Yikes. Maybe we can afford to re-sign him after all

I think so. Don't think Payne is a starter.

 

[Phrazbit]

Yes, but I’m right. Craig would not grab his knee that way and stay down and have to be helped off if it was just a contusion.

I’ve torn ligaments, I also once slammed my knee in a car door. The car door hurt waaaaaay worse… for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile some guys tear their acl and stroll off the court.

If the team was leaning towards a serious injury they’d probably call it what they always do before and MRI, a “strain”.

 

[GatorAZ]

Only 10 minutes and 2 points from Cam Payne. He also had 3 rebounds, 2 assists and a steal.

His shots don’t even look close either. We need first round Payne back.

 

[Mainstreet]

His shots don’t even look close either. We need first round Payne back.

Next season the Suns need to carry three point guards. Monty must not have had confidence in him to play him only 10 minutes.

 

[GatorAZ]

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[82CardsGrad]

If you're saying he was focused tonight, I'd say you've got the Fandom goggles on. You did see Monty talking to Ayton tonight, yes?

Damn this shouldn’t be so difficult…
Have you ever studied your **** off for an exam, and failed? If not, you would be in the unfathomably tiny % of humanity that has never experienced this.
Ayton entered the game focused. But he’s in a classroom of PhD’s and he’s a mere undergrad. He can be max-focused and it might still not be anywhere close to being good enough in this setting. So on Sunday, he gets to retake the exam. He will have learned from his shortcomings and he’ll play better…
Is this really that difficult to grasp?

 

[Sunburn]

ABC 15 just showed the huddle with Monty and Ayton.

Monty is such a good motivater. Telling him he can't get his stats, that's fine, impact the game with force.

That was the 4th quarter hype session that got him going.

And Ayton responded immediately. Loved it.

 

[82CardsGrad]

Next season the Suns need to carry three point guards. Monty must not have had confidence in him to play him only 10 minutes.

They have that now in Paul, Payne and Carter… and Moore actually…

 

[Chaplin]

Giannis is so soft spoken and real. Refreshing to see from a superstar.

 

[Mainstreet]

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Do these guys even watch basketball?

 

[Hoop Head]

Next season the Suns need to carry three point guards. Monty must not have had confidence in him to play him only 10 minutes.

They have 3 now. Its the NBA finals, all starters are playing 40+ minutes. It not so much about not trusting Cam Payne as its not wanting Paul or Booker off the floor. When Bridges plays this good, you can't really go with the 3 Guard lineup either with CP3, Payne, and Book.

 

[Dr. Jones]

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[Mainstreet]

They have 3 now. Its the NBA finals, all starters are playing 40+ minutes. It not so much about not trusting Cam Payne as its not wanting Paul or Booker off the floor. When Bridges plays this good, you can't really go with the 3 Guard lineup either with CP3, Payne, and Book.

I think the Suns need a point guard behind Payne. Consider it as insurance if you like. Moore and Galloway have not been big contributors.