Clippers @ Suns Sunday game thread 4-9-2023

[AZ Native]

The Suns are honoring Al McCoy's retirement after 51 seasons on Sunday.

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Man, I’ve listened to him since day 1. Wish I could be there.

 

[Mainstreet]

Here is the Suns injury report.

The Suns have 6 players OUT and TJ Warren is DOUBTFUL.

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[Mainstreet]

The Clippers will not sit anyone per Tyronn Lue.

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[Cheesebeef]

The Clippers will not sit anyone per Tyronn Lue.

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I think we should dump this game.

We’re staring at a first round matchup of the Clippers sans PG13 or a fully healthy defending champion GS.

Give me the Clippers in that scenario please. We are still trying to figure out who we are. It will be the slightest bit easier doing so agaibst a team doing the same thing with Westbrook addition and PG13 gone than against the defending champions who just need to steal one game from us in the first two and then I’d see a meltdown on the road.

 

[Mainstreet]

It looks like the Suns will face the Clippers in the playoffs unless something weird happens.

With the Suns roster depleted, it's hard to see them winning.

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[Cheesebeef]

Also, let me just say I kinda hate we’re going to be 8-0 with KD in the lineup going into the first game of the playoffs.

Losing HCA in the first game in what would break the KD unbeaten record is so Phoenix Suns that it probably has to happen.

(Yes, I’m aware how irrational this post is, but it’s just the Suns way… like KJ going 20/20 at the FT line in Game 7 against the Rockets only to miss the 21st shot to actually give us a lead with 13 seconds left. Or being the first team in over 13 years to lose a Home Game 7 in 1995 (same game as KJ)).

 

[AZ Native]

Suns lose, clean slate. Bring on the Clippers. It is what it is.

 

[Mainstreet]

Playoff rosters will become set on April 10th.

I don't anticipate anything happening unless the Suns decide to waive a player and sign Saban Lee.

 

[Mainstreet]

I'd like to see the Suns cut back the minutes of Torrey Craig tomorrow. He has been a workhorse for the Suns.

 

[Mainstreet]

I wish the Suns wouldn't wait until the pregame press conference to update the status of Biz and Cam Payne.

Perhaps no news is good news.

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[Phrazbit]

I wish the Suns wouldn't wait until the pregame press conference to update the status of Biz and Cam Payne.

Perhaps no news is good news.

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I think they're fine, Monty pretty much said they are contusions. If Biz had a bad scan we would have heard about it by now.

Payne getting dinged up is a bummer. We really need him to find a rhythm.

 

[Mainstreet]

I think they're fine, Monty pretty much said they are contusions. If Biz had a bad scan we would have heard about it by now.

Payne getting dinged up is a bummer. We really need him to find a rhythm.

Yeah, I'm hoping there is nothing more. I just want everyone healthy for the playoffs.

 

[Superbone]

Also, let me just say I kinda hate we’re going to be 8-0 with KD in the lineup going into the first game of the playoffs.

Losing HCA in the first game in what would break the KD unbeaten record is so Phoenix Suns that it probably has to happen.

(Yes, I’m aware how irrational this post is, but it’s just the Suns way… like KJ going 20/20 at the FT line in Game 7 against the Rockets only to miss the 21st shot to actually give us a lead with 13 seconds left. Or being the first team in over 13 years to lose a Home Game 7 in 1995 (same game as KJ)).

I counter with fo, fo, fo, fo.

 

[Cheesebeef]

I counter with fo, fo, fo, fo.

From your lips to the NBA Gods’ ears.

 

[Joe Mama]

I'm glad they are sitting starters. I don't even want to see Craig in this game. I don't care if it's the biggest blowout in Phoenix suns history. Apologies to those attending the game.

There's no doubt in my mind that is devin Booker played 15 seconds tomorrow he would pull his hammy in 10. It's not that I think the clippers are a cupcake by any means, but I want no part of the Golden State Warriors in the first round. I would rather play any team in the West although the Kevin Durant factor and the clay/ devin Booker beef could make for some good drama.

 

[Cheesebeef]

I'm glad they are sitting starters. I don't even want to see Craig in this game. I don't care if it's the biggest blowout in Phoenix suns history. Apologies to those attending the game.

There's no doubt in my mind that is devin Booker played 15 seconds tomorrow he would pull his hammy in 10. It's not that I think the clippers are a cupcake by any means, but I want no part of the Golden State Warriors in the first round. I would rather play any team in the West although the Kevin Durant factor and the clay/ devin Booker beef could make for some good drama.

Let that drama play out in the WCF!

 

[Hoop Head]

I'd prefer the Warriors in the 1st. If we can't beat them then we can't win it all. There is no easy path and if we lose I'd prefer to lose to a contender than a pretender.

I think we'll get the Clips though. Finally get to see Russ vs KD in the postseason albeit in completely different scenarios than when that would have been a marquee matchup.

 

[Phrazbit]

My crew and I have decided to watch most of this one from the Barrel Bar in the club level. We have not had a day game all year and with it being a holiday and all, seems like a perfect day to get sloppy in the middle of the day.

Dodgers and Dbacks are playing at the same time a block away. Downtown is going to be a zoo.

Maybe the Whack-Smacks will beat up on the Dodgers and we can start some drunken arguments with LA fans at Seamus McCaffrey's after the game.

 

[Carolinacacti]

My crew and I have decided to watch most of this one from the Barrel Bar in the club level. We have not had a day game all year and with it being a holiday and all, seems like a perfect day to get sloppy in the middle of the day.

Dodgers and Dbacks are playing at the same time a block away. Downtown is going to be a zoo.

Maybe the Whack-Smacks will beat up on the Dodgers and we can start some drunken arguments with LA fans at Seamus McCaffrey's after the game.

You go girl.... well what ever us men say when we go..

 

[Mainstreet]

Paul George and Marcus Morris are OUT for the Clippers. I thought everyone would play.

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[BirdGangThing]

Debating whether to stay home and watch the game or to go hit the thrift stores in Snobbsdale - I need to find me a golf pull cart or jogging stroller and convert it into a disc golf cart so I'm not lugging a bunch of weight around for 36 holes all the time

 

[Mainstreet]

Debating whether to stay home and watch the game or to go hit the thrift stores in Snobbsdale - I need to find me a golf pull cart or jogging stroller and convert it into a disc golf cart so I'm not lugging a bunch of weight around for 36 holes all the time

Hitting the antique stores and thrift shops used to be one of my favorite pastimes when I lived in the valley. It's amazing the valuable and useful stuff you can find.

Sounds like today is a win-win no matter which you choose.

 

[Mainstreet]

Monty has some encouraging words about Cam Payne and Bismack Biyombo being ready for the playoffs: "We hope so."

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[Mainstreet]

TJ Warren is OUT. He was previously listed as doubtful.

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[Mainstreet]

I wouldn't be shocked to see Saban Lee end up on the Suns 15-man playoff roster.

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