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SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
Game 1: @Phoenix 120, L.A. 114
Game 2: @Phoenix 104, L.A. 103
Game 3: @L.A. 106, Phoenix 92
Game 4: Phoenix 84, @L.A. 80
Game 5: Monday, June 28 | LA at Phoenix, 9:00 ET, ESPN
Game 6: Wednesday, June 30 | Phoenix at LA, 9:00 ET, ESPN (if necessary)
Game 7: Friday, July 2 | LA at Phoenix, 9:00 ET, ESPN (if necessary)

Must win for the Clippers.

This series is over without Kawhi

Clippers were finished last week with the Kawhi news unfortunately. Utah and Gobert just prolonged the inevitable

The Clippers are a very good team and this series has been close so far. Props to the Clippers for stepping up in the playoffs. I think some of this is being lost in this thread. Win or lose.

Lue is making some good decisions to try to counter what the Suns do. When the Clippers are getting an open 3 point shot they are making it almost all the time. Reggie Jackson and George especially seem almost automatic.

The last game the defense of the Clippers was much better. The Suns did not score easily for the first time in 5-6 games. The game obviously could have went either way.

The Suns rely on offensive efficiency and getting the best look. Moving the ball. The Clippers rely on shooting 3 point shots. The Clippers almost have an advantage IF they can play as good of defense as the Suns. So far I don't think they have but it was close in game 2.

Game 3 & Beyond:

For the Clippers George has to play at a high level to some degree. He has to draw the attention of the defense. They have to make their 3 point shots and play great defense. They can do that.

For the Suns they get Chris Paul back. If he is not rusty that should improve their ability to get good shots more consistently throughout the game (with two of the Paul/Booker/Payne back court always in the game). He should also help with end game situations. But if he is rusty it could end up being a negative for the first game (with the Clippers having lots of energy with their home crowd).

The defense for the Suns should be improved with Paul out there. He should be fresh and he has been one of their best defenders these playoffs.

The crowd in favor of the Clippers should give them a boost and take away from the Suns.

Will George play at the level he was at before the last game? This is do or die for the Clippers...they should come out desperate.

Really the Clippers should be favored to win and have the advantage in this one. The only thing really in the Suns favor is execution on offense. It could be improved. This is a good and interesting series. Both teams are very good and fighting hard. In my opinion the two best teams these playoffs.

RamonSessions7 wrote:Clippers were finished last week with the Kawhi news unfortunately. Utah and Gobert just prolonged the inevitable

If you say so. They have been playing at a really high level without him. They were close in both games on the road. Both their offense and defense look very good. Even their end game execution was great...except for the choked free throws.

With CP3 back and Kawhi out, I expect this to be a sweep tbh.

IamBBAnalysis wrote:The Clippers are a very good team and this series has been close so far. Props to the Clippers for stepping up in the playoffs. I think some of this is being lost in this thread. Win or lose.

Lue is making some good decisions to try to counter what the Suns do. When the Clippers are getting an open 3 point shot they are making it almost all the time. Reggie Jackson and George especially seem almost automatic.

The last game the defense of the Clippers was much better. The Suns did not score easily for the first time in 5-6 games. The game obviously could have went either way.

The Suns rely on offensive efficiency and getting the best look. Moving the ball. The Clippers rely on shooting 3 point shots. The Clippers almost have an advantage IF they can play as good of defense as the Suns. So far I don't think they have but it was close in game 2.

Game 3 & Beyond:

For the Clippers George has to play at a high level to some degree. He has to draw the attention of the defense. They have to make their 3 point shots and play great defense. They can do that.

For the Suns they get Chris Paul back. If he is not rusty that should improve their ability to get good shots more consistently throughout the game (with two of the Paul/Booker/Payne back court always in the game). He should also help with end game situations. But if he is rusty it could end up being a negative for the first game (with the Clippers having lots of energy with their home crowd).

The defense for the Suns should be improved with Paul out there. He should be fresh and he has been one of their best defenders these playoffs.

The crowd in favor of the Clippers should give them a boost and take away from the Suns.

Will George play at the level he was at before the last game? This is do or die for the Clippers...they should come out desperate.

Really the Clippers should be favored to win and have the advantage in this one. The only thing really in the Suns favor is execution on offense. It could be improved. This is a good and interesting series. Both teams are very good and fighting hard. In my opinion the two best teams these playoffs.

solid post.

i think the game will be close. IMO i dont think the crowd should have anything to do with how the suns play. Booker/CP3 obviously loves to play at staples. I do think the clippers grab one of the two games at home. I would be stunned i mean absolutely STUNNED if the suns win the next two.

on that note ...LETS F*CKING GO PHX!!

IamBBAnalysis wrote:The Clippers are a very good team and this series has been close so far. Props to the Clippers for stepping up in the playoffs. I think some of this is being lost in this thread. Win or lose.

Lue is making some good decisions to try to counter what the Suns do. When the Clippers are getting an open 3 point shot they are making it almost all the time. Reggie Jackson and George especially seem almost automatic.

The last game the defense of the Clippers was much better. The Suns did not score easily for the first time in 5-6 games. The game obviously could have went either way.

The Suns rely on offensive efficiency and getting the best look. Moving the ball. The Clippers rely on shooting 3 point shots. The Clippers almost have an advantage IF they can play as good of defense as the Suns. So far I don't think they have but it was close in game 2.

Game 3 & Beyond:

For the Clippers George has to play at a high level to some degree. He has to draw the attention of the defense. They have to make their 3 point shots and play great defense. They can do that.

For the Suns they get Chris Paul back. If he is not rusty that should improve their ability to get good shots more consistently throughout the game (with two of the Paul/Booker/Payne back court always in the game). He should also help with end game situations. But if he is rusty it could end up being a negative for the first game (with the Clippers having lots of energy with their home crowd).

The defense for the Suns should be improved with Paul out there. He should be fresh and he has been one of their best defenders these playoffs.

The crowd in favor of the Clippers should give them a boost and take away from the Suns.

Will George play at the level he was at before the last game? This is do or die for the Clippers...they should come out desperate.

Really the Clippers should be favored to win and have the advantage in this one. The only thing really in the Suns favor is execution on offense. It could be improved. This is a good and interesting series. Both teams are very good and fighting hard. In my opinion the two best teams these playoffs.

One thing to keep an eye out for is how many Suns fans will be in the building for these games. I don't think it will be quite as many as in Denver's road games (esp game 4), but I do see plenty of tickets still available and at lower prices than Phoenix home games. I'm personally debating about whether to attend but am going to see how game 3 goes first.

jsierra1985 wrote:

IamBBAnalysis wrote:The Clippers are a very good team and this series has been close so far. Props to the Clippers for stepping up in the playoffs. I think some of this is being lost in this thread. Win or lose.

Lue is making some good decisions to try to counter what the Suns do. When the Clippers are getting an open 3 point shot they are making it almost all the time. Reggie Jackson and George especially seem almost automatic.

The last game the defense of the Clippers was much better. The Suns did not score easily for the first time in 5-6 games. The game obviously could have went either way.

The Suns rely on offensive efficiency and getting the best look. Moving the ball. The Clippers rely on shooting 3 point shots. The Clippers almost have an advantage IF they can play as good of defense as the Suns. So far I don't think they have but it was close in game 2.

Game 3 & Beyond:

For the Clippers George has to play at a high level to some degree. He has to draw the attention of the defense. They have to make their 3 point shots and play great defense. They can do that.

For the Suns they get Chris Paul back. If he is not rusty that should improve their ability to get good shots more consistently throughout the game (with two of the Paul/Booker/Payne back court always in the game). He should also help with end game situations. But if he is rusty it could end up being a negative for the first game (with the Clippers having lots of energy with their home crowd).

The defense for the Suns should be improved with Paul out there. He should be fresh and he has been one of their best defenders these playoffs.

The crowd in favor of the Clippers should give them a boost and take away from the Suns.

Will George play at the level he was at before the last game? This is do or die for the Clippers...they should come out desperate.

Really the Clippers should be favored to win and have the advantage in this one. The only thing really in the Suns favor is execution on offense. It could be improved. This is a good and interesting series. Both teams are very good and fighting hard. In my opinion the two best teams these playoffs.

solid post.

i think the game will be close. IMO i dont think the crowd should have anything to do with how the suns play. Booker/CP3 obviously loves to play at staples. I do think the clippers grab one of the two games at home. I would be stunned i mean absolutely STUNNED if the suns win the next two.

on that note ...LETS F*CKING GO PHX!!

I am a Lakers fan would have cheered for the Clippers if they didn't have PG13 AND Pat Beverley.
I kept waiting for Reggie Jackson to cool off but this guy has been so hot that I don't think he will have a bad shooting game the rest of the playoffs. I expect at least 2 of these guys, Batum, Morris, Kennard, Mann to go off, while the Suns might relax esp seeing CP3 play.
Beverley has done a great job defending Booker, while Zubac has been a torn on my neck watching him hold his own.

I expect another close game tonight that will come down to the wire. Clippers have too much fight in them for people to be writing them off.

Let’s gooooo Suns!

surprised to hear this many people high on the clips. but i guess you never know how things go in sports.

This series is over. Kudos to the Clips on a great season. They Deserve a lot of credit for the way they’ve played without their franchise player.

But they’re down 3 starters including Kawhi. And CP3 is returning for Game 3. It’s over.

If the Clippers still have a win in them, I expect it to happen today. Regardless, Suns are winning the series though.

Suns win in a blowout, or the Clips win close and in a really ugly game with injuries.

Castle Black wrote:This series is over. Kudos to the Clips on a great season. They Deserve a lot of credit for the way they’ve played without their franchise player.

But they’re down 3 starters including Kawhi. And CP3 is returning for Game 3. It’s over.

Who are the three starters?

regardless of how this series turns out, reggie jackson really impressed me this year and ty lue continues to prove that he's great when it comes to making adjustments throughout a series. watched all the postgame pressers, and reggie also seems like a fantastic teammate. very level-headed guy.

Castle Black wrote:This series is over. Kudos to the Clips on a great season. They Deserve a lot of credit for the way they’ve played without their franchise player.

But they’re down 3 starters including Kawhi. And CP3 is returning for Game 3. It’s over.

Kawhi, Ibaka, who is the 3rd one?

Hsker4Life wrote:

Castle Black wrote:This series is over. Kudos to the Clips on a great season. They Deserve a lot of credit for the way they’ve played without their franchise player.

But they’re down 3 starters including Kawhi. And CP3 is returning for Game 3. It’s over.

Who are the three starters?

Woodsanity wrote:

Castle Black wrote:This series is over. Kudos to the Clips on a great season. They Deserve a lot of credit for the way they’ve played without their franchise player.

But they’re down 3 starters including Kawhi. And CP3 is returning for Game 3. It’s over.

Kawhi, Ibaka, who is the 3rd one?

Kawhi, Ibaka, and now Morris is injured, hence why he’s barely played the first 2 games and has looked horrible in the little that he has.

YourCellarDoor wrote:regardless of how this series turns out, reggie jackson really impressed me this year and ty lue continues to prove that he's great when it comes to making adjustments throughout a series. watched all the postgame pressers, and reggie also seems like a fantastic teammate. very level-headed guy.

Jackson is who Schroeder was supposed to be.