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

[Hoop Head]

they were both in Phoenix.

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

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

Ok, I knew they were in the same location but I thought both were in Denver. All good.

 

[Superbone]

Nuggets about to close them out. So much for getting Paul some rest.

3 full days isn't horrible I guess.

 

[Mainstreet]

@Superbone

You are on a roll! Need a drum beat after each post.

 

[Shaggy]

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

Its Monday? Thought it was Tuesday. Still a good break for him.

 

[Superbone]

It's easy to say now but I don't think we'd have had a problem with Portland, Denver is another matter. With Murray, I'd give them a solid advantage. With Murray out and CP somewhat compromised I really don't know who would have the advantage? I'm just glad we'll have home court against them if we do close out the Lakers.

I really think our home court advantage is one of the best in the league. Our fans have been unbelievable.

 

[Mainstreet]

I really think our home court advantage is one of the best in the league. Our fans have been unbelievable.

Yeah. It was a madhouse in game 5.

 

[Bobster]

Ranking the Suns' playoff wins over the Lakers -

1. 1989-90 - "The Cotton Express" years. The first time is always the sweetest.
2. 2020-21 - After a decade of missing out on the playoffs, they open up beating the champions.
4. 1992-93 - Westphal's guarantee after they lost the first two games and they backed it up.
3. 2005-06 - Kobe basically quits in game 7 and the Suns crush them by 31
4. 2006-07 - The Suns in a cakewalk.

All enjoyable experiences!

 

[Suns_fan69]

I totally missed this live:

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[Cheesebeef]

Ranking the Suns' playoff wins over the Lakers -

1. 1989-90 - "The Cotton Express" years. The first time is always the sweetest.
2. 2020-21 - After a decade of missing out on the playoffs, they open up beating the champions.
4. 1992-93 - Westphal's guarantee after they lost the first two games and they backed it up.
3. 2005-06 - Kobe basically quits in game 7 and the Suns crush them by 31
4. 2006-07 - The Suns in a cakewalk.

All enjoyable experiences!

man... the 2006 one is too low. That Suns team was the little engine that could. Got totall jobbed in Game 4 to go down 3-1. Raja Clothesline in Game 5. Tim Thomas’ last second 3 to send Game 6 into OT and then a HELLACIOUS thrashing in Game 7 to make Kobe quit.

that one might be my favorite because I was living in LA and that series was HELL.

 

[Mainstreet]

I totally missed this live:

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I guess this was the second technical for Crowder. I missed the dance as well.

Thought it was some heated exchange that got him ejected.

 

[Shaggy]

I totally missed this live:

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Was wondering why get got the last T. So it was for a lame taunting call? Wow.

 

[Mainstreet]

This says it all about what the Suns accomplished in 6 games by beating Lebron and the Lakers.

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[95pro]

Craig and crowder must be feeling it to get some payback on lebron and Lakers

 

[Superbone]

How many teams in the Western Conference tried to avoid the Lakers? The Suns didn't and won.

They did it the right way by playing the hand that's dealt you.

And the Clippers manipulated things to get Dallas and now they're on the brink of elimination.

 

[Mainstreet]

And the Clippers manipulated things to get Dallas and now they're on the brink of elimination.

It's so true. Always be careful what you wish for because you may get it.

 

[Hoop Head]

LeBron has spent 3 years in the West. Missed the playoffs in year 1, won a title in the bubble, and was eliminated in then 1st round in 6 games.

I know he's older now but his time in the west shows why his 8 straight trips to the finals isn't viewed as remarkable as he'd like. He was in a weak conference where the competition was far weaker.

 

[Superbone]

Book played his best game in his biggest game

Crowder showed me a lot today. He can go cold but he dragged his nuts on LA

Can’t believe ppl think Payne can be a PGOTF

I’d give the lower exception to Wes Matthews

**** LA

Gotta give it up to Cam Johnson too. He played well in his limited minutes and didn't shy away from playoff pressure. He was a difference maker tonight.

 

[Mainstreet]

Time takes it's toll. Lebron in a special moment with Devin Booker has ice packs on both knees.

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[Superbone]

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

Murray traveled before the shot that sent it into OT. The NBA admitted it the next day.

 

[Mainstreet]

WE SHOULD ALL TAKE A MOMENT TO LET THIS SINK IN. THE SUNS BEAT THE LAKERS IN THE SERIES 4-2.

Who would have thought...

 

[GatorAZ]

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[Cheesebeef]

WE SHOULD ALL TAKE A MOMENT TO LET THIS SINK IN. THE SUNS BEAT THE LAKERS IN THE SERIES 4-2.

Who would have thought...

never a doubt in my mind.

 

[GatorAZ]

Gotta give it up to Cam Johnson too. He played well in his limited minutes and didn't shy away from playoff pressure. He was a difference maker tonight.

Cam had 10 pts on 3 shots and two of his threes hauled Laker runs. Great to see.

 

[Superbone]

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[Dback Jon]

This says it all about what the Suns accomplished in 6 games by beating Lebron and the Lakers.

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13 of those against a really soft Eastern Conference. Suns would have made the playoffs multiple times in the East


LeBron has never won a REAL Western Conference Playoff series