Clippers @ Suns Sunday WCF game thread 6-20-2021 - Game 1

[Sunburn]

Some all-time chokes start early

https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200806170BOS.html

The Lakers got throttled but I don't believe they were ever leading in the game. Can you think of one where a team was leading by 25+ , 22+ at halftime, and ended up losing an elimination game?

 

[Carolinacacti]

Every dog has his day and that last Clippers half was there's. Batum, Morris and Beverley are three players I would never want on my team. Stop George you now stop the Clips.

 

[Mainstreet]

Some game notes.

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[Mainstreet]

This sounds like the Suns are prepared to play without Chris Paul on Sunday.

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[Mainstreet]

Chris Paul has been calling Jae Crowder a lot.

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[JCSunsfan]

The Jazz lost because the Clippers went small and Quinn inexplicably kept Gobert on the floor even though he had no one to guard. The Clips shot uncontested threes at will because it was 4 on 5.

The difference with the Suns is that they can go small if they need to and Ayton can guard the perimeter. PG is going to get a steady diet of Crowder, Mikal, and even Ayton defending him.

our problem is the Beverly/Cp22 matchup.

 

[AzStevenCal]

The Jazz lost because the Clippers went small and Quinn inexplicably kept Gobert on the floor even though he had no one to guard. The Clips shot uncontested threes at will because it was 4 on 5.

The difference with the Suns is that they can go small if they need to and Ayton can guard the perimeter. PG is going to get a steady diet of Crowder, Mikal, and even Ayton defending him.

our problem is the Beverly/Cp22 matchup.

Don't forget Craig.

 

[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

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[Chaplin]

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Welp, out for both games 1 & 2 then.

Paul or no Paul, it’s a huge opportunity.

 

[Chaplin]

What I’ve missed the most is all the storylines in each series. Unique to sports with series based playoffs.

Everything is different. Stories with the Clippers are different than the Nuggets and those are different than the Lakers.

 

[Covert Rain]

Welp, out for both games 1 & 2 then.

Paul or no Paul, it’s a huge opportunity.

At the very least a neutralizing event if Paul is out.

 

[Raindog]

I think Jazz started looking ahead, thinking they would cakewalk over the Clips without Kawhi.

We just need to avoid that same mind set. Maybe the uncertainty with CP helps in that regard.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Welp, out for both games 1 & 2 then.

Paul or no Paul, it’s a huge opportunity.

yup. If CP3 is out for the same, if We get a split and he’s back for Game 3, I think we take the series.

 

[Superbone]

yup. If CP3 is out for the same, if We get a split and he’s back for Game 3, I think we take the series.

Stop it. We're winning the first two. Paul or not.

 

[Mainstreet]

This tweet may be a repeat but I think it's important.

Hopefully Deandre Ayton can give the Suns an edge with offensive rebounds and attacking the paint when the Clippers go small.

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[Cheesebeef]

Stop it. We're winning the first two. Paul or not.

Stop what? I’m saying I think we’re good enough to win the series even if we lose HCA in the first two as long as we take one. I’ll definitely take two, but I don’t know why you’re getting bent out of shape here.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Clips go small it's super Dario time.

 

[Chaplin]

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Clips go small it's super Dario time.

This will definitely be the first series where Dario (and even Frank) can have an impact.

 

[Superbone]

Stop what? I’m saying I think we’re good enough to win the series even if we lose HCA in the first two as long as we take one. I’ll definitely take two, but I don’t know why you’re getting bent out of shape here.

Sorry, can't express tone in text very well. It was more tongue in cheek. As in I'm not willing to entertain losing either of the first two. No getting bent out of shape here.

 

[mjb21aztd]

Welp... go suns wishing on a star tom afternoon

Really need bridges cam craiq to step with no paul probably ugh

VIBRATE THE STADIUM TOM SUNS FANS!!

GO SUNS

 

[Mainstreet]

As already posted on another thread by @Superbone, Chris Paul is out for Game 1.

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[Superbone]

As already posted on another thread by @Superbone, Chris Paul is out for Game 1.

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Time for a giant haboob in the Valley.

 

[Superbone]

How do we think we’ll deal with this? Start Payne and bring Moore off the bench? Or stick to a tighter rotation?

 

[Mainstreet]

Kawhi Leonard is also officially OUT.

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