Playoffs: Clippers @ Suns Tuesday game thread 4-18-2023 - Game 2

[82CardsGrad]

DominAYTON needs to look at his tattoo and follow through

Suns could have won if he could have just gotten ONE of the many chances the Clips had at the end.

I mean... this is his 5th season. I think we can be quite confident in knowing there is no such thing as a DominAYTON. There is a soft Ayton...and a slightly less-soft Ayton. But that's really it.

 

[Cheesebeef]

I mean... this is his 5th season. I think we can be quite confident in knowing there is no such thing as a DominAYTON. There is a soft Ayton...and a slightly less-soft Ayton. But that's really it.

Yeah… expecting a big game from Ayton in a season where he’s been at his most lackadaisical/up and down is a recipe for disaster.

 

[82CardsGrad]

Yeah… expecting a big game from Ayton in a season where he’s been at his most lackadaisical/up and down is a recipe for disaster.

Who knows...maybe he'll up his rebound total. Maybe he'll limp into the double-digits with 10 boards tonight. But even if he does, they will certainly be the typical Ayton, inconsequential and void of extra-effort boards a 7-footer can possibly put up.

 

[Proximo]

Yeah… expecting a big game from Ayton in a season where he’s been at his most lackadaisical/up and down is a recipe for disaster.

He did turn it up in the playoffs during our finals run, so I don't rule it out.

 

[Cheesebeef]

He did turn it up in the playoffs during our finals run, so I don't rule it out.

That three series stretch was the exception to the rule out of his entire career. Is it impossible he shows out tonight? No. But sustained good play at this point doesn’t seem probable to me. I’d rather go in expecting n see to nothing and being pleasantly surprised by anything he does well.

 

[mjb21aztd]

Welpppppp nearly judgment day gm time....

Suns can not lose both gms at home in series if this occurs can monty asap!!!

Pleaseeeeeee show up ton suns soooo nervous on gm

 

[Ronin]

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[Hoop Head]

ESPN had a piece up about Foster vs CP3. Worth a read to get a little more history.

The one-sided history between Chris Paul and referee Scott Foster

No NBA playoff ref assignment draws as much attention as Scott Foster working a Chris Paul game. Here's why that could matter in Suns-Clippers Game 2.

www.espn.com

 

[Cheesebeef]

Man… I am dreading this game.

I kinda only want to win just so I can watch at least one meaningful playoff game with @Ouchie-Z-Clown on Saturday. It’s just so rare as a Phoenix Anything fan that we get to enjoy playoff games together. Would be much more fun thinking there’s still a chance even if we’re down 2-1 then what will likely amount to a fandom funeral if we’re down 0-3 going into Game 4.

 

[Mainstreet]

Monty says Cam Payne is just not ready.

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[Mainstreet]

We will have to wait for a while to see the Suns starting lineup.

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[Rivercard]

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A ref calling out a player on twitter before a game seems a little inappropriate.

 

[Mainstreet]

A ref calling out a player on twitter before a game seems a little inappropriate.

The referee needs to do one thing, call the game correctly and fairly. They are not rock stars.

 

[Hoop Head]

A ref calling out a player on twitter before a game seems a little inappropriate.

It's a parody account.

 

[Mainstreet]

Torrey Craig will start again tonight for the Suns.

 

[DJ Tabooh]

Let’s go Suns!!! Well, we’re not changing the starting lineup but we damn sure better come out and set the tone tonight. C’mon Book, take good shots and make your free throws.

Hopefully we can get KD going early. Monty, please give us more Okogie/Ross/Warren minutes in some variety and don’t play Shamet more than 10 minutes lol

 

[Mainstreet]

Let's win tonight, go to LA and win both games, then come home, wrap it up and talk about what a great series.

 

[Hoop Head]

Torrey Craig will start again tonight for the Suns.

I don't mind this. We need his rebounding. If energetic Ayton showed up then maybe bring in Josh early but Craig's size and grit is needed to set a tone.

 

[sdscard4]

Abominayton needs to step up. Play Warren and not Ish.

 

[Mainstreet]

I don't mind this. We need his rebounding. If energetic Ayton showed up then maybe bring in Josh early but Craig's size and grit is needed to set a tone.

Yeah, Monty needs to be consistent with his starters so no time to panic. Let's run it back, but this time do it right.

 

[sdscard4]

Just aggravation. We were bout to stomp on their throats and run away and we get weak!

 

[Mainstreet]

Abominayton needs to step up. Play Warren and not Ish.

Ish is a great guy, but Monty needs to get over his fascination playing him.

 

[Mainstreet]

Tip-off.

 

[Mainstreet]

Durant scores an early jumper to start the game.

 

[Mainstreet]

Craig with a three. Suns lead 5-0.