Game 2, Round 2 : Phoenix Suns #4 @ Denver Nuggets #1 (0-1)

Post #1 » by **THE J0KER** » Sun Apr 30, 2023 6:34 pm

No need to put any extra pressure on the players, but just for the record, this is the most important game in franchise history so far

skywalker33 · Post #2 » by **skywalker33** » Mon May 1, 2023 12:10 am

This game feels like it can not only be a make-or-break game, with another strong victory we can send a message to the rest of the West, and the rest of the League ! Win strong, tell the league we are focused, powerful and NOT AFRAID !

skywalker33 · Post #3 » by **skywalker33** » Mon May 1, 2023 10:28 pm

How important is this game TONIGHT ? 90% of teams that win the both of the first two games of a seven game series, WIN the series

skywalker33 · Post #4 » by **skywalker33** » Tue May 2, 2023 2:03 am

Here we go...

skywalker33 · Post #5 » by **skywalker33** » Tue May 2, 2023 2:08 am

KCP MISSED that one

Post #6 » by **THE J0KER** » Tue May 2, 2023 2:29 am

Only 7 points in 1st quarter excluding Jokic

But at least defense is great, so Suns lead just +3

skywalker33 · Post #7 » by **skywalker33** » Tue May 2, 2023 2:59 am

Shoulda been a kicked ball there

skywalker33 · Post #8 » by **skywalker33** » Tue May 2, 2023 3:00 am

Murray and MPJ are MIA right now

Post #9 » by **THE J0KER** » Tue May 2, 2023 3:06 am

40-42!? What a strange 1st half for two league's TOP5 offensive teams.

In game #1 Denver-Phoenix 17-8 in offensive rebounds, in the 1st half of game #2 it is 0-9

skywalker33 · Post #10 » by **skywalker33** » Tue May 2, 2023 3:27 am

Malone needs to replace Murray with Bruce Brown, Murray's doing NOTHING tonight

skywalker33 · Post #11 » by **skywalker33** » Tue May 2, 2023 3:43 am

Look like the KY rivalry is being won by Booker right now

skywalker33 · Post #12 » by **skywalker33** » Tue May 2, 2023 4:18 am

Takin' Care of Business...it's Alright !!

Post #13 » by **THE J0KER** » Tue May 2, 2023 4:24 am

From the panic button to this will be easier series than we thought (if CP3 injury is serious).

Joker is bored with MVP, he wants FMVP this season!

skywalker33 · Post #14 » by **skywalker33** » Tue May 2, 2023 4:31 am

Taking back (most) everything bad I've said about KCP, he was MONEY from beyond the arc tonight, a SOLID contributer

skywalker33 · Post #15 » by **skywalker33** » Tue May 2, 2023 4:36 am

Shaq said it "Nuggets showed Poise and Mental Toughness"

skywalker33 · Post #16 » by **skywalker33** » Tue May 2, 2023 4:38 am

Can't say I've seen too many times we've won games like this before, but tonight just kept it close until we could make our move. And if Joker doesn't get his 3rd MVP, that'll be a Damn Shame !

Maf · Post #17 » by **Maf** » Tue May 2, 2023 11:59 am

skywalker33 wrote:Taking back (most) everything bad I've said about KCP, he was MONEY from beyond the arc tonight, a SOLID contributer

To be honest I was thinking I´d write you I am glad you found new Barton. :lol:

Maf · Post #18 » by **Maf** » Tue May 2, 2023 12:13 pm

It is far from being over, we "only" held home court. Players gotta stay focused and continue their effort on D.

Surviving Jamal showing John Stark impression was unexpected. It might be the first time he seemed not to believe in himself in fourth quarter. He usually doesn´t care about missed shots but yesterday I think he passed some open shots and in his drives he wasn´t confident at all.

Luckily Joker, AG and KCP were so great (AG´s defense on Durant is near to perfect) we are in great position, especially if CP3 has some limitation and their bench produce absolutely nothing.

skywalker33 · Post #19 » by **skywalker33** » Tue May 2, 2023 1:55 pm

Maf wrote:It is far from being over, we "only" held home court. Players gotta stay focused and continue their effort on D.

Surviving Jamal showing John Stark impression was unexpected. It might be the first time he seemed not to believe in himself in fourth quarter. He usually doesn´t care about missed shots but yesterday I think he passed some open shots and in his drives he wasn´t confident at all.

Luckily Joker, AG and KCP were so great (AG´s defense on Durant is near to perfect) we are in great position, especially if CP3 has some limitation and their bench produce absolutely nothing.

Wow, a John Stark reference...classic. I agree it's not over but PHX has to be thinking "How do we win four out of the next five against this team"... guarantee Monty Willims is having nightmares about that question.

Obviously disappointed neither Murray or MPJ showed up but we weathered their best defense anyway. We are now just 10 victories away from our first Championship, gotta stay focused.

Maf · Post #20 » by **Maf** » Tue May 2, 2023 4:13 pm

skywalker33 wrote:
Maf wrote:It is far from being over, we "only" held home court. Players gotta stay focused and continue their effort on D.

Surviving Jamal showing John Stark impression was unexpected. It might be the first time he seemed not to believe in himself in fourth quarter. He usually doesn´t care about missed shots but yesterday I think he passed some open shots and in his drives he wasn´t confident at all.

Luckily Joker, AG and KCP were so great (AG´s defense on Durant is near to perfect) we are in great position, especially if CP3 has some limitation and their bench produce absolutely nothing.

Wow, a John Stark reference...classic. I agree it's not over but PHX has to be thinking "How do we win four out of the next five against this team"... guarantee Monty Willims is having nightmares about that question.

Obviously disappointed neither Murray or MPJ showed up but we weathered their best defense anyway. We are now just 10 victories away from our first Championship, gotta stay focused.

Yeah maybe I was too harsh on Jamal, Starks chokejob is an all timer to me...

Thinking about this game, I really have to praise AG. Not just great defense, but he also attacks every time KD is on him, he doesn´t let him rest on D. I think this is and will be very important for the rest of the series. KD (I hope) won´t be able to keep up against such younger legs.