Series Thread: Western Conference Finals: 4) L.A. Clippers (without Kawhi Leonard) vs. 2) Phoenix Suns (without Chris Paul)

[HurricaneDij39]

This will go down as one of the few times I actually care about TV ratings. Yikes.

 

[fightinfunbags]

I think CP3 comes back Game 3. Obviously Kawhi won’t be coming back. Suns get a split at home in two games without CP3 and I think they win in 6. Not a great matchup for the Clips. They’re better with Batum on the floor playing small ball. They can’t get away with that vs Ayton. That will mean more Zubac minutes which is detrimental to the Clippers. I also think the Suns have better individual defenders than the Jazz did (minus Gobert).

Suns in 6

 

[trojanfan12]

Based on what has been said, Kawhi won't be back (although the Clips seem to be trying to keep his ghost alive) and CP3 will.

Suns in 6.

 

[DJ Fieri]

The Suns in 6.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Mann came up big last night but I don't think he will.maintain that type of play. The Suns in 6 competitive games and win because CP returns to make a difference.

 

[bksballer89]

Clippers in 6

 

[Black Adam]

Suns in 6...

 

[Black Adam]

Clippers in 6

meh, fuck the Clippers...

 

[Wamu]

meh, fuck the Clippers...

Did you spell Celtics wrong? Dammit, forgot what thread I'm in.

 

[bksballer89]

This is the best playoffs of Paul George career. Even better than his Indy days when he was balling out.

He is at 26/9/5 on 45% shooting

 

[Yo Tee]

SUNS IN 4!!

Nah for real though I think Suns in 7. I see this being one of the best playoffs series' in recent years.

 

[Black Adam]

Did you spell Celtics wrong? Dammit, forgot what thread I'm in.

I mean, i don't want much. Just get 'em outta my city...

I hear Seattle is interested in a team...

 

[Wamu]

I mean, i don't want much. Just get 'em outta my city...

I hear Seattle is interested in a team...

Wonder if there are any OKC Thunder fans in Seattle?

 

[DorianRo]

Horrible time to be following in the NBA. Everybody is hurt in damn near every series. . You can't even see teams best vs. best. Cant' any of these BUMS stay healthy now?

 

[Wamu]

Horrible time to be following in the NBA. Everybody is hurt in damn near every series. . You can't even see teams best vs. best. Cant' any of these BUMS stay healthy now?

You don't follow the NBA anyway. So why do you care?

 

[fightinfunbags]

Horrible time to be following in the NBA. Everybody is hurt in damn near every series. . You can't even see teams best vs. best. Cant' any of these BUMS stay healthy now?

Disagree. The outcome is wide open right now. And some high caliber basketball is being played. The individual performances by guys like Luka KD Mitchell Embiid Young etc…have been awesome to watch. Two game 7s in the East coming up. You have every right to a personal preference but you’re flat wrong on the intrigue and appeal of the NBA playoffs for people who actually enjoy the sport.

 

[msgkings322]

I think CP3 comes back Game 3. Obviously Kawhi won’t be coming back. Suns get a split at home in two games without CP3 and I think they win in 6. Not a great matchup for the Clips. They’re better with Batum on the floor playing small ball. They can’t get away with that vs Ayton. That will mean more Zubac minutes which is detrimental to the Clippers. I also think the Suns have better individual defenders than the Jazz did (minus Gobert).

Suns in 6

Obviously? Is it for sure Kawhi is done?

 

[msgkings322]

Horrible time to be following in the NBA. Everybody is hurt in damn near every series. . You can't even see teams best vs. best. Cant' any of these BUMS stay healthy now?

You liked it better when the superteams and LeBron were dominating, we get it

 

[msgkings322]

Disagree. The outcome is wide open right now. And some high caliber basketball is being played. The individual performances by guys like Luka KD Mitchell Embiid Young etc…have been awesome to watch. Two game 7s in the East coming up. You have every right to a personal preference but you’re flat wrong on the intrigue and appeal of the NBA playoffs for people who actually enjoy the sport.

You might not be familiar with this poster but he's unanimously considered the dumbest NBA poster
Contradicts himself daily.

 

[bksballer89]

I think CP3 comes back Game 3. Obviously Kawhi won’t be coming back. Suns get a split at home in two games without CP3 and I think they win in 6. Not a great matchup for the Clips. They’re better with Batum on the floor playing small ball. They can’t get away with that vs Ayton. That will mean more Zubac minutes which is detrimental to the Clippers. I also think the Suns have better individual defenders than the Jazz did (minus Gobert).

Suns in 6

I would stick with the small ball lineup. If Suns want to feed Ayton more than normal it is a win for the Clip. More Ayton touches=fewer attempts from 3 for the crowder and bridges of the world.....also on the offensive side of the ball, Ayton will not want to come out to the 3 pt line which means lots of open 3's for Morris, Batum, and Mann