Chris Paul enters COVID Protocol

[Mainstreet]

JAMES JONES WILL BE ON ARIZONA SPORTS AT 3:30 P.M. TODAY.

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[WhyAlwaysMe]

This presents Booker another chance to prove his superstardom. If Mitchell can carry his team to two wins over Kawhi/George without Conley, Book’s got to at least steal one game without CP3 to get that kind of respect.

I think Booker would not have much difficulty going for 40+ on decent efficiency against Royce O’Neale and the Utah defense if they play him relatively straight up. The key will be how much Utah shades towards him and forces him to pass, and whether Payne and Moore and CamJ and Mikal can make them pay from three and on secondary creation.

 

[WhyAlwaysMe]

Did Monty cancel? Not hearing him last 5 min on 98.7.

 

[WhyAlwaysMe]

MONTY WILLIAM WILL BE ON ARIZONA SPORTS AT NOON.

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[mjb21aztd]

Correct. This isn't a panic inducing event yet. More of a

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Yesssss haha my favorite scene in dude where my car and those twins were hot yummy l o lol

 

[Mainstreet]

I am going to be floored if Utah doesn't win the next two with KL being out but Conley is out too. I just think KL is a bigger loss but I guess anything can happen. Also, I don't buy giving up a game in any scenario isn't a big deal in the WCF. Having said that the Suns only need to steal 1 to get Home Court advantage. That's a lofty prospect in any game Paul isn't present.

We can't worry about what we can't control.

The Suns have two combo guards on their roster behind Cam Payne in E'Twaun Moore and Langston Galloway. I had been trying to figure out why all season. Now we know.

 

[mjb21aztd]

Jesus im just sad as hell

Hopefully paul will be fine for next series

Unreal wtf

 

[Covert Rain]

We can't worry about what we can't control.

The Suns have two combo guards on their roster behind Cam Payne in E'Twaun Moore and Langston Galloway. I had been trying to figure out why all season. Now we know.

Nope we can't. Players are going to have to step up if they want a chance at a title. Adversity is part of winning a title. Now the Suns likely will have to be tested on how they handle it.

 

[gimpy]

I got my first dose in Feb, at the age of 56... because I happened to be in the car with someone who was 65 years old and so they also gave me the shot.

I was in the car with my wife when she got vaccinated back in February or March. She was scheduled one week ahead of me. Even though I was scheduled for the next week, they would not give me a shot, even though I asked. I had to return for my "scheduled" shot.

This was in Flagstaff, though.

 

[Mainstreet]

Did Monty cancel? Not hearing him last 5 min on 98.7.

It sounds like it is going to be an audio clip.

 

[Larry Schweikart]

Cause LeBron goes by different rules.

ChiComs don't care about the Sunsies.

 

[Larry Schweikart]

I was in the car with my wife when she got vaccinated back in February or March. She was scheduled one week ahead of me. Even though I was scheduled for the next week, they would not give me a shot, even though I asked. I had to return for my "scheduled" shot.

This was in Flagstaff, though.

Was in an elevator with a couple in Greenville 2 months ago. She had had her shots. Got COVID 2x after that.

 

[Cheesebeef]

I think Booker would not have much difficulty going for 40+ on decent efficiency against Royce O’Neale and the Utah defense if they play him relatively straight up. The key will be how much Utah shades towards him and forces him to pass, and whether Payne and Moore and CamJ and Mikal can make them pay from three and on secondary creation.

its gotta be more than Book putting up a 40 spot. He’s got to control the entire game. Scoring well while also creating for others. Low turnovers. Good D, big on the boards again. It’s got to be a total game.

it’s another proving ground for him. I’m excited to see what level he can get to.

 

[Covert Rain]

Monty was asked what he is going to do in terms of starting lineup if Paul is out for game one. He said well he is thinking through those scenarios but doesn't have to make that decision yet.

Is that some hope?!?!

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

its gotta be more than Book putting up a 40 spot. He’s got to control the entire game. Scoring well while also creating for others. Low turnovers. Good D, big on the boards again. It’s got to be a total game.

it’s another proving ground for him. I’m excited to see what level he can get to.

I’m not excited. This places book in the worst possible position for his skills - decionmaker. I think it’s his weakest skill.

VERY unborg.

 

[Covert Rain]

I’m not excited. This places book in the worst possible position for his skills - decionmaker. I think it’s his weakest skill.

VERY unborg.

That has been on display this playoffs as well. Some really bad decision making by Book.

 

[Mainstreet]

Monty was asked what he is going to do in terms of starting lineup if Paul is out for game one. He said well he is thinking through those scenarios but doesn't have to make that decision yet.

Is that some hope?!?!

Interesting that Monty may not automatically make Payne the starter.

I imagine he will think about keeping the rotation as close as possible.

 

[Mainstreet]

Some comments by Monty Williams.

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[dscher]

That has been on display this playoffs as well. Some really bad decision making by Book.

He's not even a decent point guard for the reason of consistency imo.. He'll go on a string of great possessions with the ball and his decision making, then just let all the air out of the balloon with bone headed turnovers on the next few. One step forward, two steps back. I love him off that high screen though if he drives the lane looking for contact.

 

[Mainstreet]

Monty thinks it's a joke that Devin Booker did not make All-NBA team.

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[Mainstreet]

Monty says he will not punt on third down if Chris Paul is out.

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[Proximo]

We did win the Lakers series essentially without CP. There's no reason we can't win a game or two without him against those teams either.

The Lakers without AD are a lot worse than Utah.

 

[Hoop Head]

Interesting that Monty may not automatically make Payne the starter.

I imagine he will think about keeping the rotation as close as possible.

I think that could be the best route. Put Moore in the starting lineup, bring Cam in around the 6 minute mark as usual and go from there. Maybe run Galloway in the 3rd to see if he can provide some of the scoring Paul has. Payne will most definitely be with the other starters closing the game out, regardless of who starts.

 

[Cheesebeef]

I’m not excited. This places book in the worst possible position for his skills - decionmaker. I think it’s his weakest skill.

VERY unborg.

it’s not excited so much as the way I’m viewing the game. It’s a show-me game. We’ve seen the greats throughout NBA playoffs history. Magic stepping up for injured on the bench Kareem in Game 6 of the Finals and winning. LeBron taking on GS by himself in 2014 and winning a game to put the Cavs up 2-1. Jordan v. Jazz Game 6 when Pippen could barely move. Hell, in this playoffs alone we’ve seen Mitchell step up and deliver with no Conley twice against the Clippers and a performance for the ages by Durant.

The question is can Book be one of those guys.

 

[Hoop Head]

Monty thinks it's a joke that Devin Booker did not make All-NBA team.

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I like that. Sort of an un-Monty like statement. Perhaps seeking to give Booker a little extra motivation?