Western Conference | Round 1 | (1) Phoenix Suns VS. (8) New Orleans Pelicans (PHX 3-2)

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Who wins the series?

Phoenix in 4
59
35%
Phoenix in 5
54
32%
Phoenix in 6
15
9%
Phoenix in 7
11
6%
New Orleans in 4
3
2%
New Orleans in 5
1
1%
New Orleans in 6
13
8%
New Orleans in 7
14
8%
 
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Post#1601 » by bwgood77 » Mon Apr 25, 2022 4:18 am

76ciology wrote:Is Mikal Bridges a good defender?

Ingram averaging 29ppg on 52FG% prior to this game


It's been Crowder on him mostly. Bridges on CJ.
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Post#1602 » by Wolfgang630 » Mon Apr 25, 2022 4:18 am

This series is dangerous
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Post#1603 » by tdotrep2 » Mon Apr 25, 2022 4:18 am

id be weary maxing ayton tho, no joke
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Post#1604 » by AussieRules » Mon Apr 25, 2022 4:19 am

Gotta love the Pels
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Post#1605 » by 76ciology » Mon Apr 25, 2022 4:19 am

76ciology wrote:Is Mikal Bridges a good defender?

Ingram averaging 29ppg on 52FG% prior to this game


30pts on 47FG% tonight.
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Post#1606 » by Tracymcgoaty » Mon Apr 25, 2022 4:19 am

AussieRules wrote:
Tracymcgoaty wrote:Cam Payne getting those calls but Lebron doesn't...K NBA.


But BI doesn’t not to talk of Lebron.

Tbh I don’t care if CP3 never gets a ring. Nobody should be gifted a ring. You gotta be good enough to win one


I mean't Cam getting that weak whistle. Didn't see the foul on Nance it was basically Cam running straight into him and throwing it up. Refs cant make up their minds about whats a foul and what isn't.
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Post#1607 » by Bruin » Mon Apr 25, 2022 4:19 am

Warriors are still the team to beat in the West. Suns look like frauds
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Post#1608 » by marson » Mon Apr 25, 2022 4:19 am

Can the Pels pull a GS '07 upset?
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Post#1609 » by skones » Mon Apr 25, 2022 4:20 am

This series feels like New Orleans smells blood and Phoenix is just trying to survive. For a team off of a finals appearance last year and 64 wins this year in a 1-8 matchup? That's troubling. You'd think they'd respond with more "we're still those guys without Booker" confidence.
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Post#1610 » by Castle Black » Mon Apr 25, 2022 4:20 am

marson wrote:Can the Pels pull a GS '07 upset?


If Booker remains out then absolutely. It’ll be tough, but they have a chance.
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Post#1611 » by JimmyPlopper » Mon Apr 25, 2022 4:20 am

Pelicans are very likeable. Suns are also likeable aside from Chris Paul. Both of these teams have a coach who is a terrific person
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Post#1612 » by Tracymcgoaty » Mon Apr 25, 2022 4:20 am

Brandon Ingram this posteason: 30/7/5 on absolute ridiculous efficiency so far.

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Post#1613 » by Bruin » Mon Apr 25, 2022 4:20 am

skones wrote:This series feels like New Orleans smells blood and Phoenix is just trying to survive. For a team off of a finals appearance last year and 64 wins this year in a 1-8 matchup? That's troubling. You'd think they'd respond with more "we're still those guys without Booker" confidence.

Let’s be real. They were lucky to reach the finals last year even. Didn’t face a single healthy team
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Post#1614 » by Duke4life831 » Mon Apr 25, 2022 4:21 am

Whoever wins Tuesday wins the series I think
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Post#1615 » by Admiral-Kizaru » Mon Apr 25, 2022 4:21 am

skones wrote:This series feels like New Orleans smells blood and Phoenix is just trying to survive. For a team off of a finals appearance last year and 64 wins this year in a 1-8 matchup? That's troubling. You'd think they'd respond with more "we're still those guys without Booker" confidence.


Pels have no fear anymore. It's too late for the suns to win by intimidation. They're gonna have to grind every quarter out.
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Post#1616 » by GuyverX » Mon Apr 25, 2022 4:22 am

PrinceAli wrote:Warriors are still the team to beat in the West. Suns look like frauds


If Booker is not back at 100% by that time, the Warriors will make quick work of them if they meet, IMO.
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Post#1617 » by cjx » Mon Apr 25, 2022 4:22 am

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Post#1618 » by AussieRules » Mon Apr 25, 2022 4:23 am

Tracymcgoaty wrote:Brandon Ingram this posteason: 30/7/5 on absolute ridiculous efficiency so far.

Superstar.


No question!
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Post#1619 » by JoeyLightYears » Mon Apr 25, 2022 4:23 am

skones wrote:This series feels like New Orleans smells blood and Phoenix is just trying to survive. For a team off of a finals appearance last year and 64 wins this year in a 1-8 matchup? That's troubling. You'd think they'd respond with more "we're still those guys without Booker" confidence.

I have to admit I didn't think this series would be so competitive but it does happen a lot. The 2018 Warriors at full strength were 2-2 against a Clippers team lead by uh.. Shamet? The 2008 Celtics who waxed the Lakers in the Finals went 7 in the first round vs a Hawks team that didn't have any players I can remember. The 2000 Lakers went the distance vs the upstart Kings. The list goes on and on.
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Post#1620 » by TrustFundBaby » Mon Apr 25, 2022 4:23 am

Glad to see JV bounce back, he was playing like Lithuanian Drummond earlier, so uncharacteristic

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