2023 West Semifinals | (1) Denver Nuggets VS (4) Phoenix Suns (DEN WINS 4-2)

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Who wins?

Denver in 6
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53%
Denver in 7
31
26%
Phoenix in 6
17
14%
Phoenix in 7
9
8%
 
Total votes: 120

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Re: 2023 West Semifinals | (1) Denver Nuggets VS (4) Phoenix Suns (Denver leads 3-2) 

Post#1001 » by Exp0sed » Thu May 11, 2023 10:40 pm

cjx wrote:Ayton is going to miss game 6, I see Mile High Might is wearing down the Suns mentally and physically :lol:,

The Nuggets are imposing their will on the Suns,

Give Plastic Baby Watson some minutes to guard Book!


it's sad that we all know Malone too well and there's 0% chance of that happening, or any other "unorthodox" move of any kind
dude is just a domgatic square
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Post#1002 » by cjx » Thu May 11, 2023 10:42 pm

King Joker :king: is dropping 47 pts, 15 rebs, 10 asts, 1 blk and 1 stl tonight, fam,

Nuggets will win game 6 by 8 pts :lift:,

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Post#1003 » by sashaturiaf » Thu May 11, 2023 10:45 pm

Deandre Ayton is beyond words...

Ben Simmons for Ayton should be a non discussion, but after this stunt I'd say the Suns are at least thinking about it if a pick or two was involved.
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Post#1004 » by Wolfgang630 » Thu May 11, 2023 10:51 pm

No new update on Jamal
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Re: 2023 West Semifinals | (1) Denver Nuggets VS (4) Phoenix Suns (Denver leads 3-2) 

Post#1005 » by Dirk » Thu May 11, 2023 10:58 pm

cjx wrote:King Joker :king: is dropping 47 pts, 15 rebs, 10 asts, 1 blk and 1 stl tonight, fam,

Nuggets will win game 6 by 8 pts :lift:,


What's the point of watching the game now? :nonono:
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Post#1006 » by Exp0sed » Thu May 11, 2023 11:18 pm

nomansland wrote:Honestly, I think Landale plays Jokic pretty well and the Suns won't miss Ayton that much in that matchup. Jokic will still play really well, but Landale has been pretty tough. But Biyombo will struggle mightily against Jokic and that's where the Suns might worry.


i'm not sure it's specifically Jokic vs Landale
Landale per min numbers have been pretty good going back to the Spurs and even to college
plus, in theory he even spaces the floor more than friggin Ayton, is considerably more active and more importantly he's actually engaged and trying to compete

the Suns are better off with a guy whose competing then with a guy that doesn't give a f
that's universally true in any competitive sport :)

anyone who watched this series already wanted Monty to give him the start over Ayton, so he's gonna get his chance to show what he's made of
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Re: 2023 West Semifinals | (1) Denver Nuggets VS (4) Phoenix Suns (Denver leads 3-2) 

Post#1007 » by garrick » Fri May 12, 2023 12:19 am

Exp0sed wrote:btw, is Ayton really hurt or is he just giving a big ole' f*** u to the the Suns org and teammates?
after what transpired in the previous game, I have a hunch it's the latter

He got kneed in the ribs by Bruce Brown so no he's not faking an injury.

Some of the DA hate is just way overboard lol

Suns just have to hope the refs don't bail Jokic out because both Jock and Bismack are very foul prone, Monty might need to resort to small ball just out of sheer necessity with maybe Craig playing some at the 5 or even Ish and just hope it works.
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Post#1008 » by Exp0sed » Fri May 12, 2023 12:29 am

garrick wrote:
Exp0sed wrote:btw, is Ayton really hurt or is he just giving a big ole' f*** u to the the Suns org and teammates?
after what transpired in the previous game, I have a hunch it's the latter

He got kneed in the ribs by Bruce Brown so no he's not faking an injury.

Some of the DA hate is just way overboard lol

Suns just have to hope the refs don't bail Jokic out because both Jock and Bismack are very foul prone, Monty might need to resort to small ball just out of sheer necessity with maybe Craig playing some at the 5 or even Ish and just hope it works.


I don't hate Ayton at all
I'm aware that got kneed, i'm just wondering if he's like: "oh it hurts I can't play" when he actually can

this is a possible elimination game for them, most NBA Centers can and will play thru a contusion, no?
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Post#1009 » by garrick » Fri May 12, 2023 12:34 am

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garrick wrote:
Exp0sed wrote:btw, is Ayton really hurt or is he just giving a big ole' f*** u to the the Suns org and teammates?
after what transpired in the previous game, I have a hunch it's the latter

He got kneed in the ribs by Bruce Brown so no he's not faking an injury.

Some of the DA hate is just way overboard lol

Suns just have to hope the refs don't bail Jokic out because both Jock and Bismack are very foul prone, Monty might need to resort to small ball just out of sheer necessity with maybe Craig playing some at the 5 or even Ish and just hope it works.


I don't hate Ayton at all
I'm aware that got kneed, i'm just wondering if he's like: "oh it hurts I can't play" when he actually can

this is a possible elimination game for them, most NBA Centers can and will play thru a contusion, no?


Doubtful, a contusion is a vague term but there is definitely some damage to the tissues so you might not want to play through it and risk another injury. Giannis was out a couple games with a contusion so I don't think it's simply playing through the pain.
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Post#1010 » by durden_tyler » Fri May 12, 2023 12:36 am

Some two hours before the game and i haven't made up my mind on who to bet on; Denver 'dogs by 3 points sounds too good? Or too easy for the Suns-3?

Come on Suns/Nuggets fans, convince me why i should back your team vs. the spread tonight!
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Post#1011 » by SunsLyf3 » Fri May 12, 2023 12:50 am

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garrick wrote:
Exp0sed wrote:btw, is Ayton really hurt or is he just giving a big ole' f*** u to the the Suns org and teammates?
after what transpired in the previous game, I have a hunch it's the latter

He got kneed in the ribs by Bruce Brown so no he's not faking an injury.

Some of the DA hate is just way overboard lol

Suns just have to hope the refs don't bail Jokic out because both Jock and Bismack are very foul prone, Monty might need to resort to small ball just out of sheer necessity with maybe Craig playing some at the 5 or even Ish and just hope it works.


I don't hate Ayton at all
I'm aware that got kneed, i'm just wondering if he's like: "oh it hurts I can't play" when he actually can

this is a possible elimination game for them, most NBA Centers can and will play thru a contusion, no?


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Post#1012 » by SunsLyf3 » Fri May 12, 2023 12:50 am

sashaturiaf wrote:Deandre Ayton is beyond words...

Ben Simmons for Ayton should be a non discussion, but after this stunt I'd say the Suns are at least thinking about it if a pick or two was involved.

Sooooo not being able to properly move or breathe is a stunt now? Good to know.
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Post#1013 » by cjx » Fri May 12, 2023 12:52 am

Had a steak burrito and ghost pepper wings, fam,

I'm ready for Denver to reach the western conference finals tonight,

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Post#1015 » by antonac » Fri May 12, 2023 1:50 am

I'd lower Murray's minutes though. I think he's been markedly less useful on the road in these play offs.

Jokic has a mismatch, he should be taking most of the shots.
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Post#1016 » by durden_tyler » Fri May 12, 2023 2:05 am

Suns -1.5, let's go!

i am cheering for Denver to win this series but i don't think it ends tonight!
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Post#1017 » by cjx » Fri May 12, 2023 2:10 am

Time to make a smoothie for Denver's win tonight, fam :lol:
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Post#1018 » by azcatz11 » Fri May 12, 2023 2:11 am

durden_tyler wrote:Suns -1.5, let's go!

i am cheering for Denver to win this series but i don't think it ends tonight!


I have the same. :D
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Post#1019 » by scrabbarista » Fri May 12, 2023 2:12 am

Time to obliterate the Phoenix Suns!
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Post#1020 » by scrabbarista » Fri May 12, 2023 2:13 am

cjx wrote:Had a steak burrito and ghost pepper wings, fam,

I'm ready for Denver to reach the western conference finals tonight,

Transform and roll out!


I'm having water.

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