Suns @ Nuggets Sunday Playoff game thread 6-13-2021 - Game 4

[AZ Native]

If Utah beats LAC in 5 when is game 1?

After the last game I was asking the same question about LAC.

 

[Mainstreet]

He hit NINE straight shots at one point. NINE.

At crucial times Chris Paul carries the team and he has all season.

 

[Cheesebeef]

After the last game I was asking the same question about LAC.

im guessing Sunday

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Nope. It was a Flagrant 2 all they way

Agree. It may not have been meant for the face, but that was 100% an outta control angry karate chop. And it landed on his face. Bye bye.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

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Yaaaaaaassssss

 

[Folster]

The Suns could really usher in a renaissance of the mid-range game if they keep playing like this. All of these teams overplay the 3 and protect the rim. It seemed like anytime we needed a bucket, Paul or Book would just find an open pocket for an easy 2.

 

[Hoop Head]

I'm sure the replay will show how bad it was. I don't think Jokic wanted to hurt Payne though.

It was bad but I didn't think a flagrant 2 according to some angles. The first one shown looked way worse though.

 

[Mainstreet]

Chris Paul's stats during the Nuggets series.

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[ProdigalSun]

From 19 wins two years ago to the equivalent of 59 wins and WCFs. That an amazing two-year turnaround.

Every Suns fan deserves to enjoy this journey…all those bad years… it feels so good to be GOOD again

 

[Mainstreet]

Michael Malone got this one right.

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[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

4 blocked shots and 10 rebounds by Crowder. Booker with 34 pints and 11 rebounds. Paul with 37 pints and 7 assists while shoot 73.7% from the field. Suns are playing team basketball.

Crowder played inspired defense tonight. I actually think he had 5 blocks.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Chris Paul's stats during the Nuggets series.

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I mean, that’s insane. That’s like vintage young Paul.

 

[mjb21aztd]

Hahaha I've watched highlights like 10 times what a magical season way beyond anyone predictions!!!

 

[Hoop Head]

The Suns could really usher in a renaissance of the mid-range game if they keep playing like this. All of these teams overplay the 3 and protect the rim. It seemed like anytime we needed a bucket, Paul or Book would just find an open pocket for an easy 2.

The announcers touched on that some. Apparently Paul started working hard on his midrange game a few years back when the Warriors run started because all teams seemed to drop back off pick and rolls, giving up open looks from midrange. He figured that if they're giving it to you, take it.

Booker developed his midrange game by being a student of the game plus having to single handedly carry the Suns offense for the last couple of sessons. Hes not particularly quick but he's strong and able get defenders on his hip which leads to easy And-1's also. Once he learned he could get that whenever he wanted and was able to draw those fouls, he started doing it a half dozen times a game or so.

 

[Dr. Jones]

I am so incredibly happy folks…….

But was I the only one shouting at my tv (stay on the effing bench!!!!) when Book and Joker were in the stare down?

My PTSD is real folks……

 

[Mainstreet]

It was bad but I didn't think a flagrant 2 according to some angles. The first one shown looked way worse though.

I thought it was a flagrant 2 immediately after I saw the replay, however, I was skeptical if the referees would call it.

This time I give kudos to the referees. It might be the first time.

 

[Mainstreet]

I mean, that’s insane. That’s like vintage young Paul.

The stats are so good it's insane.

 

[AzStevenCal]

It was bad but I didn't think a flagrant 2 according to some angles. The first one shown looked way worse though.

One of the things they look for now is whether there is an excessive windup and a followthrough. From what I've heard from referees, if that happens AND there is contact, it's a no brainer regardless of whether the contact is intentional. The windup and followthrough increase the likelihood of damage if contact is made and they are trying to remove that behavior from the game for player safety.

 

[mjb21aztd]

The stats are so good it's insane.

Better than nash? For paul

 

[Mainstreet]

The Suns acquiring Chris Paul is like capturing lightning in a bottle twice.

The other time was Steve Nash.

Both players were available because many thought they were past their prime.

 

[Muggz]

Was for sure a flagrant 2. I too was shocked they actually called it.

They had the head of the NBAs replay thingie dodad there and he confirmed it.

 

[Hoop Head]

I thought it was a flagrant 2 immediately after I saw the replay, however, I was skeptical if the referees would call it.

This time I give kudos to the referees. It might be the first time.

ESPN has a front page article about it with quotes from other players, mostly disagreeing with the Flagrant 2 call. I figure the game was over, it didnt change the outcome.

I'm also surprised they ruled it a 2 and tossed him. I think how he acted right after is what nailed it for the refs. If he showed immediate remorse then it might have saved him.

ESPN.com/nba/story/_/id/31627837/nba-playoffs-2021-trae-young-ja-morant-weigh-nikola-jokic-ejection

 

[mjb21aztd]

Was for sure a flagrant 2. I too was shocked they actually called it.

They had the head of the NBAs replay thingie dodad there and he confirmed it.

Jokic would maybe have led nuggets to a win if wasn't ejected thank god lol

 

[Superbone]

If Utah beats LAC in 5 when is game 1?

Eh... Let it go 7. Feel free to beat up on each other.

 

[Mainstreet]

Better than nash? For paul

Both players are insanely good.

I made a comparison in another post that the Suns may have caught lightning in a bottle twice. Once with Steve Nash and the other with Chris Paul.

They are MVP type players many thought who were past their prime.