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Pelicans @ Suns Tuesday Playoff game thread 4-26-2022 - Game 5
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Am I the only one who is more than a little concerned about how he'll perform Thursday night?
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What I am curious about is how badly Ingram got hurt. Thumb injury on the shooting hand is pretty serious. His entire right side didn't seem right near the end of the game. He grabbed his elow once, and something wasn't right with his right hip or lower back- can't figure it out, but something is off with him.
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Boston has looked waaaaay better than us these playoffs
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The same here. I view the Warriors as the bigger problem. I think the Suns can beat the Celtics.
Still have to beat the Pelicans.
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Yes. Dude is a stamina freak. He'll be fine. I'm more worried about paul.
While smiling 98% of the time. It's crazy.
I feel bad for ever doubting the draft day trade for him. It wasn't him so much as adding to the glut of wings but man, he's a franchise player like a Dan Majerle. He won't lead the team and might be lucky to get an All-Star nod over his career but he really helps establish the identity here.
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He'll do his job on defense- he always does. On offense... you never know with him. He could drop 30 or he could be in single digits. Keep in mind though, Pelicans are not as deep as the Suns and they are very tired. Ingram might be hurt as well. I think they'll be fine.
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Considering we've basically beaten everyone...I'm not scared of any team. 1 game at a time...get healthy as possible
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A few things that stood out to me tonight:
1. Monty was willing to make adjustments. Good on him. He may have saved the series.
2. This game was the whole season. When tied 2-2, the team that wins game 5 goes on to win the series over 82% of the time.
3. This game was personal for Chris Paul. Over 20 points, double digit assists. Great performance and great bounce back game.
4. I thought would really contributed to the win was the early lead. We grabbed it early and sustained it throughout the game. I think psychologically playing from behind the whole game was too much for a young Pelicans team to overcome.
5. I’m still nervous about this series. The suns can’t stroll out there for game 6 and expect a win. The desperation and energy they showed tonight HAS to be there again on Thursday or this is going 7 games.
1. Monty was willing to make adjustments. Good on him. He may have saved the series.
2. This game was the whole season. When tied 2-2, the team that wins game 5 goes on to win the series over 82% of the time.
3. This game was personal for Chris Paul. Over 20 points, double digit assists. Great performance and great bounce back game.
4. I thought would really contributed to the win was the early lead. We grabbed it early and sustained it throughout the game. I think psychologically playing from behind the whole game was too much for a young Pelicans team to overcome.
5. I’m still nervous about this series. The suns can’t stroll out there for game 6 and expect a win. The desperation and energy they showed tonight HAS to be there again on Thursday or this is going 7 games.
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Why do you say they're tired?
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Dbook paitently waitin his return gonna be sooooo fun when book back in lineup! Hugeee victory
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They were clearly out of gas in the second half of the fourth quarter. Every single one of them looked exhausted.
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Monty put Bridges on everyone.
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They played a decrepit Brooklyn team that doesn't play defense. They swept them but all but 1 of those games was close and could have gone either way. I'm not worried about Boston. Miami has looked better, IMO, and is more dangerous than Boston.
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Pelicans indeed looked tired at the end.
Monty used the bench which was huge. Payne showed flashes but he canceled out much of what he did and our leads started to evaporate for a couple of his stretches. I thought the spot minutes with Holiday, Biyombo were huge tonight. Gave others with foul trouble some breathing room and allowed him to limit Pauls minutes in the second half.
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I like reading tweets from the other media.
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He's still scared.... But I'll give him credit for realizing his fear and throwing in holiday for some play
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I enjoy seeing Cam Payne so happy in post game interview.
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Suns are 50-0 when leading after three quarters.
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