Suns @ Lakers Thursday Playoff game thread 6-3-2021 - Game 6

[Mainstreet]

Frank Kaminsky blocked Caruso and waived his finger... not in my house.

 

[Raindog]

I don't remember how consistently he ran back to get set on defense, but if he was doing that consistently instead of crashing the offensive glass, that's a strategic trade-off that can be the right decision depending on the circumstances.

My disappointment with Ayton in this game was that he didn't show up defensively. He was caught napping a lot of the time and got at least two of his three (!) total rebounds in the opening minutes. Gasol played only 18 minutes, so what was Ayton doing so far from the basket the rest of the time?

My opinion is that, at least in basketball IQ terms, Ayton can be a bit of an airhead... like he's sometimes not sure what to do or where to go. It seems to come and go randomly, though - which is the strange part. I really question the value of the "big man" coaching they are providing him.

 

[Finito]

Those are their head to head averages? Man if we get that we might win in 5. But jokic is playing SO well right now.

yes.

 

[Cheesebeef]

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thats pretty classy. Dude whines a lot, but he’s still been the King of the league forever and to man up with Book after getting dethroned is what a legend should do.

 

[Mainstreet]

Those are their head to head averages? Man if we get that we might win in 5. But jokic is playing SO well right now.

Jokic has been playing superstar level. He deserves MVP of regular season without a doubt.

He is doing it in the playoffs as well. Need Ayton to play well.

 

[Finito]

This is what I stayed up for


GONE FISHING!!!’

 

[Cheesebeef]

Frank Kaminsky blocked Caruso and waived his finger... not in my house.

hehe... Tank actually played pretty great in his short stint. Three rebounds, three assists snd two blocks!

 

[Mainstreet]

hehe... Tank actually played pretty great in his short stint. Three rebounds, three assists snd two blocks!

If Frank had more athleticism he would be a star. He is all heart.

 

[Finito]

Glad to see Shannon Sharpe on the boat

 

[Cheesebeef]

I am elated Game 1 is Monday, not only because CP3 needs a break, but so do I!

 

[Hoop Head]

7 game sample size

Ayton 22/13
Jokic 26/11

Joker averaged 25.7 & 13.7
Ayton averaged 22 & 12.3

The Suns went 1-2 against Denver.

 

[Suns_fan69]

Gasol played only 18 minutes, so what was Ayton doing so far from the basket the rest of the time?

I'd have to rewatch to confirm but the Lakers went small for large stretches while Ayton was in there in the 2nd half. He was guarding Kieff who was camped outside to open up the paint for the rest of the Lakers. Unfortunately Ayton couldn't really make them pay on the other end.

 

[Chaplin]

hehe... Tank actually played pretty great in his short stint. Three rebounds, three assists snd two blocks!

He blocked Caruso out of the game!

 

[Chaplin]

Joker averaged 25.7 & 13.7
Ayton averaged 22 & 12.3

The Suns went 1-2 against Denver.

And the two losses were back to back overtime’s weren’t they? At least one was an OT game.

 

[Cheesebeef]

He blocked Caruso out of the game!

Caruso got TANKED!

 

[Cheesebeef]

And the two losses were back to back overtime’s weren’t they? At least one was an OT game.

yup. One where Murray hit a crazy three at the buzzer to win and the next night was without Book, I believe.

 

[Muggz]

Can we all just take a second and thank my lucky Suns hat.

Its working like a MFer this season.

 

[Bufalay]

 

[Hoop Head]

And the two losses were back to back overtime’s weren’t they? At least one was an OT game.

Correct. I think both were in Denver as well but I'm not 100% on that.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Correct. I think both were in Denver as well but I'm not 100% on that.

they were both in Phoenix.

 

[Mainstreet]

Correct. I think both were in Denver as well but I'm not 100% on that.

Suns won at Denver and lost two at home in overtime.

 

[Evil Ash]

Correct. I think both were in Denver as well but I'm not 100% on that.

Only 1 was on the road. The time we beat them was a back-to-back road trip sweep of Utah and Denver early in the year

Edit. I stand corrected the losses were both at home

 

[Cheesebeef]

I have a screaming headache. Literally.

Hurts soooo good.

 

[Superbone]

Well, something's got to give. LeBron has never lost a first round series but neither has Booker!

Phew! Booker's record is intact. Now...he's never lost a second round series either!

 

[Superbone]

The King is dead! Long live the Suns!