Playoffs: Nuggets @ Suns Thursday game thread 5-11-2023 - Game 6

[Covert Rain]

Um, I don't know what you have been watching but Shamet has been playing Damn good defense on Murray, a lot better than Okogie.

And his ability to hit an open 3 is better too. I think it is the right move.

I have been watching Shamet. In the playoffs when he is on the floor the Suns are -25. He has the second worst +/- on the team. He has the lowest DRTG on the team in the playoffs. He had one great game. If not for that game it would look even worse.

Player Best Plus Minus 2023 Phoenix Suns Playoffs | StatMuse

Chris Paul had the highest plus/minus for the Suns in the 2023 playoffs, at +39.

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Phoenix Suns Players Defensive Ratings Playoffs 2023 | StatMuse

Bismack Biyombo had a defensive rating of 113.6 for the Suns in the 2023 playoffs.

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[Covert Rain]

I think a Dr had Ayton do some physical movements/stretches, asked if he was in pain, Ayton said yes, and I'll leave it at that

I don't think organization is necessarily holding him out but I don't think they're necessarily encouraging him to play either

There could be some sort of unspoken amicable agreement - that DeAndre isn't mentally fit right now - and I'm personally struggling with myself publicly showing frustration regarding his mental health. Been thinking about that this past hour.

I'm sure he does want to succeed and help his team but if it's not in his control I should probably chill on trashing him for it

If he is having issues I hope he can work through them and get some help if he chooses that route. As far as the team goes we still have an important game to play tonight - live or die time. I think we'll some how manage to survive but it's going to be a wild ride

That part right there.

 

[AZ Fan]

So this is what the Titanic felt like

Are you serious?!
Phoenix Suns prediction, odds and betting insights for NBA Playoffs Game 6. ... Final Score Prediction: Suns: 116 | Nuggets: 112.

 

[Covert Rain]

Murray is still a game time decision.

 

[Absolute Zero]

So much drama!

And I am not just talking about the ASFN posts, lol.

Will DA cheer properly from the bench?

Will Murray play and infect the Suns team before game 7?

Will Al McCoy get his career extended to a game 7 in Denver?

Will KD meet expectations by scoring over the measly 30 or so points he has been scoring?

Will Book return to SuperBook form?

Will Monty find the help he needs on the bench or keep searching in vain?

Will Shamet find his flamethrower?

Will the Suns new owner get his hands on the ball again?

STAY TUNED AND FIND OUT THE ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS AND MORE!!!

 

[Phrazbit]

So much drama!

And I am not just talking about the ASFN posts, lol.

Will DA cheer properly from the bench?

Will Murray play and infect the Suns team before game 7?

Will Al McCoy get his career extended to a game 7 in Denver?

Will KD meet expectations by scoring over the measly 30 or so points he has been scoring?

Will Book return to SuperBook form?

Will Monty find the help he needs on the bench or keep searching in vain?

Will Shamet find his flamethrower?

Will the Suns new owner get his hands on the ball again?

STAY TUNED AND FIND OUT THE ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS AND MORE!!!

McCoy hasn't been doing road games. We need to win the series.

 

[Hoop Head]

So much drama!

And I am not just talking about the ASFN posts, lol.

Will DA cheer properly from the bench?

Will Murray play and infect the Suns team before game 7?

Will Al McCoy get his career extended to a game 7 in Denver?

Will KD meet expectations by scoring over the measly 30 or so points he has been scoring?

Will Book return to SuperBook form?

Will Monty find the help he needs on the bench or keep searching in vain?

Will Shamet find his flamethrower?

Will the Suns new owner get his hands on the ball again?

STAY TUNED AND FIND OUT THE ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS AND MORE!!!

I'm curious if DA will be on the bench, and if he is then will he be active in the huddles like CP3 has been.

 

[AzCardsfan76]

This is an elimination game at home. Put a pad on and play. That's ridiculous!

Haha, this is spot on for DA. He is weak physically and mentally. Any excuse to escape the pressure he’s going to jump at. He won’t be missed, there has been nothing special about his game in the playoffs, he’s literally taking up space until he gets into foul trouble.

 

[DJ Tabooh]

Hour and a half til tip off. Idk what to expect tonight. Denver is a better team, I think that’s pretty clear. Just wanna see us compete and not pull a no-show like the Mavs last year in game 7. C’mon Book, whatever you got tonight. KD….please be efficient.

 

[sdscard4]

I think a Dr had Ayton do some physical movements/stretches, asked if he was in pain, Ayton said yes, and I'll leave it at that

I don't think organization is necessarily holding him out but I don't think they're necessarily encouraging him to play either

There could be some sort of unspoken amicable agreement - that DeAndre isn't mentally fit right now - and I'm personally struggling with myself publicly showing frustration regarding his mental health. Been thinking about that this past hour.

I'm sure he does want to succeed and help his team but if it's not in his control I should probably chill on trashing him for it

If he is having issues I hope he can work through them and get some help if he chooses that route. As far as the team goes we still have an important game to play tonight - live or die time. I think we'll some how manage to survive but it's going to be a wild ride

This whole post just shows how weak he is....if applicable.
Now it will also show that I don't take mental health seriously.
I seriously do. Screw you Abominayton

 

[AZ Native]

None of this should be surprising. He said from day one he wanted the 2nd contract. Nothing about pursuing greatness or winning a championship.

 

[JosiahLee]

Crap, Murray is playing.

 

[Finito]

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Listen Ayton has checked out I’ve been trying to tell people Monty Williams is not who you think he is.

I was talking to my boy who’s pretty connected and he was telling me Monty and Paul have become cancerous on this team. Book is not a fan

 

[AZ Native]

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Listen Ayton has checked out I’ve been trying to tell people Monty Williams is not who you think he is.

I was talking to my boy who’s pretty connected and he was telling me Monty and Paul have become cancerous on this team. Book is not a fan

So, what is your boy’s solution?

 

[Hoop Head]

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Listen Ayton has checked out I’ve been trying to tell people Monty Williams is not who you think he is.

I was talking to my boy who’s pretty connected and he was telling me Monty and Paul have become cancerous on this team. Book is not a fan

No, Ayton is who a lot of us thought he was, mentally weak and physically soft.

 

[AZ Native]

He was more aggressive in college. But in the NBA he barely cried.

 

[AzStevenCal]

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Listen Ayton has checked out I’ve been trying to tell people Monty Williams is not who you think he is.

I was talking to my boy who’s pretty connected and he was telling me Monty and Paul have become cancerous on this team. Book is not a fan

Book is not a fan of Paul and Monty, or just Monty?

 

[Absolute Zero]

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[Mainstreet]

The way I see it with Shamet is Monty is going to ride or die with his guys.

Monty knows which players want it. I hope he rides with them, win or lose.

 

[BirdGangThing]

Anybody hear anything about Biz or are likely to see Bazley

 

[BirdGangThing]

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[Mainstreet]

Here are the Suns starters.

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[Mainstreet]

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Listen Ayton has checked out I’ve been trying to tell people Monty Williams is not who you think he is.

I was talking to my boy who’s pretty connected and he was telling me Monty and Paul have become cancerous on this team. Book is not a fan

There appears to be several players who aren't what we thought they were. Unfortunately, the Suns traded a couple of good ones.

Players worth anything don't check out when the series is on the line.

 

[Hoop Head]

Here are the Suns starters.

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That starting 5 doesn't inspire much confidence.

 

[BirdGangThing]

Sounds like we are in bizness tonight