Playoffs: Clippers @ Suns Tuesday game thread 4-25-2023 - Game 5

[82CardsGrad]

Well... when was the last time the Suns closed-out a playoff series at home?

 

[Proximo]

Paul and Craig with only 4 points at the half.

We scored 61 and shot 56%. Offense is not the issue. Defense and rebounding are.

 

[Mainstreet]

The bench is not the issue. Rebounding is the issue.

Rebounding is an issue but the Clippers are keeping fresh legs on the court. Bench points count the same.

 

[Sunstroke]

Ty Lue a far better schematics coach than Williams will ever be and Lue has a bench.
Suns resting on their 3-1 series lead. Hopefully they turn it on.

 

[Hoop Head]

Who is that on the halftime show with Leander and TC?

 

[RON_IN_OC]

We’re playing like we know we’re up 3-1 to a wounded team. The lack of focus and killer instinct is frustrating. We may very well win this game but the defense has to change if they want to go far. We’re on pace to give up 140 without Kawhi or Paul George…Embarrassing.

This team hasn't been mentally tough since Barkley....and even then it wasn't for his entire tenure.

 

[82CardsGrad]

Who is that on the halftime show with Leander and TC?

Sophie Cunningham. She's very good.

 

[TJ]

Can we summon the ghost of Cotton Fitzsimmons to finish this game?

 

[Cheesebeef]

We’re playing like we know we’re up 3-1 to a wounded team. The lack of focus and killer instinct is frustrating. We may very well win this game but the defense has to change if they want to go far. We’re on pace to give up 140 without Kawhi or Paul George…Embarrassing.

Yup. This is the polar opposite of what I wanted to see.

Team is just a pretender. They had plenty of time for rest, but they are laying a big fat egg tonight.

 

[Mainstreet]

Who is that on the halftime show with Leander and TC?

Sophie Cunningham.

 

[AZ Native]

I’m not blaming ASU fans as a whole, but there are a minority of very vocal fans who loathe Ayton with a passion.

Then they are not Suns fans.

 

[BirdGangThing]

Who is that on the halftime show with Leander and TC?

Sophie's been on the Bally's broadcast quite a bit this season

 

[Proximo]

Rebounding is an issue but the Clippers are keeping fresh legs on the court. Bench points count the same.

biyambo is not a scorer, shamet isn’t either and he didn’t put up a shot. Okogie was fine. Payne didn’t take a shot. Lee completely sucked and should not get back in the game.

overall I thought the bench was ok for the minutes they played. But shamet and lee should not be getting any of those minutes.

 

[Absolute Zero]

Rebounding is an issue but the Clippers are keeping fresh legs on the court. Bench points count the same.

I think that Monty tried to play our bench more than usual but they just seemed out of sync

 

[dscher]

This team hasn't been mentally tough since Barkley....and even then it wasn't for his entire tenure.

Those Nash led Suns were IMO... Those were fun days to watch basketball. This team is paint drying for the most part. Without KD, this team would be unbearable for me.

 

[Hoop Head]

Sophie's been on the Bally's broadcast quite a bit this season

Haven't watched much Bally's as the app is awful and cuts to commercial mid segment. That's why I asked. Every time she'd start talking, bam, they'd go to commercial. To be fair though they do that during TC and Leander also. They're all over the place during halftime.

 

[Mainstreet]

I think that Monty tried to play our bench more than usual but they just seemed out of sync

Actually, they have produced more than the last game but I think you are right.

 

[BirdGangThing]

Wife must've slipped some of her xanax in my hamburger helper or something lol because I still see us winning this game

 

[Absolute Zero]

I’m at the game… and it’s always a bit bias in here. But I feel like we got the shaft on some big calls there.

That's what it looks like from my living room as well

 

[Absolute Zero]

Actually, they have produced more than the last game but I think you are right.

More points perhaps but not really coordinated on the defensive end

 

[Mainstreet]

Annie pointing out the bench differential.

 

[95pro]

I blame quarter 2 on Lee. His defense is awful. And he makes some bone beaded plays.

 

[dscher]

Jesus. Get smoked at home. Something needs to wake this team up, so they don't rely solely on Booker to save their asses.

 

[AzCardsfan76]

ANd that's an awful start, come on...

 

[dscher]

I blame quarter 2 on Lee. His defense is awful. And he makes some bone beaded plays.

Then blame Monty. His lineups and experiments are the problem. I'm not blaming the player....... except Ayton.