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Game 62: Phoenix Suns (33-28) @ Milwaukee Bucks (42-17) l Sunday l 11:00am l ABC

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What two team combination do you think makes the finals?

Nuggets/Bucks
9
31%
Grizzlies/Celtics
0
No votes
Suns/Bucks
10
34%
Nuggets/Celtics
2
7%
Grizzlies/Bucks
0
No votes
Suns/Celtics
8
28%
76ers/Suns
0
No votes
Clippers/Celtics
0
No votes
Mavs/Celtics
0
No votes
76ers/Nuggets
0
No votes
 
Total votes: 29

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Post#161 » by Sunlight » Sun Feb 26, 2023 8:48 pm

schnakenpopanz wrote:booker lost finals game 5 with that stupid drive past holiday. and this again. thank god he will not get this opportunity to choke once KD is playing

Because of this JJ went all in and sacrificed the Twins and future picks to acquire the all time clutch player Durant.
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Post#162 » by KLEON » Sun Feb 26, 2023 8:48 pm

Lol ppl blaming Book when the real problem is our center who can't protect the paint. We need a big who can block shots and collect meaningful rebounds on both ends
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Post#163 » by Jdiddy701 » Sun Feb 26, 2023 8:49 pm

Crowder’s 2x threes late in the 4th were huge. Jrue Holiday on both ends was really really good. Suns shouldn’t have lost that game. Disappointing but really looking forward to seeing them with KD going forward.


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Post#164 » by spanishninja » Sun Feb 26, 2023 8:50 pm

Jdiddy701 wrote:Crowder’s 2x threes late in the 4th were huge. Jrue Holiday on both ends was really really good. Suns shouldn’t have lost that game. Disappointing but really looking forward to seeing them with KD going forward.


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Post#165 » by Revived » Sun Feb 26, 2023 8:51 pm

The Bucks and Mavs are the two teams Suns don’t ever want to play in the playoffs. We have a better chance against the ‘96 Bulls in their prime than these two teams because of how much both these teams live rent free in the heads of most of the Suns players.
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Post#166 » by grumpysaddle » Sun Feb 26, 2023 8:51 pm

Also, **** that overturned call, it was off Middleton, but there definitely wasn't definitive proof to overturn. Who knows what happens if the refs don't **** us constantly.
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Post#167 » by grumpysaddle » Sun Feb 26, 2023 8:52 pm

I can't wait till I never have to read the phrase "live rent free in their heads" again. It's so played out.
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Post#168 » by Cutter » Sun Feb 26, 2023 8:56 pm

Both DA and Brooke Lopez had almost identical stats, but when watching the game it looked like Lopez definitely outplayed DA.
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Post#169 » by SunsRback4Good » Sun Feb 26, 2023 9:00 pm

Tough loss to swallow. Had a 7 point lead with 3:30 to play and blew it. Also, F——— Chowder
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Post#170 » by Maze » Sun Feb 26, 2023 9:06 pm

Cutter wrote:Both DA and Brooke Lopez had almost identical stats, but when watching the game it looked like Lopez definitely outplayed DA.

Ayton's a terrible situational player.I don't think he'll ever be a guy who can consistently get you crucial buckets down the stretch of a close ball game.Not just buckets.That goes for rebounds & defensive stops as well.DA's a total empty stats guy imo.
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Post#171 » by SunsRback4Good » Sun Feb 26, 2023 9:08 pm

Cutter wrote:Both DA and Brooke Lopez had almost identical stats, but when watching the game it looked like Lopez definitely outplayed DA.


Yeah, difference is Lopez had 3 more rebounds and one more block. Other than that the stats like you mentioned are almost identical.
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Post#172 » by Jesus_H_Macy » Sun Feb 26, 2023 9:11 pm

Another weak-willed choke job against one of our boogeyman teams… In what universe is Book iso-ing on Holiday a good play with 24s left?
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Post#173 » by Revived » Sun Feb 26, 2023 9:16 pm

Sunlight wrote:
schnakenpopanz wrote:booker lost finals game 5 with that stupid drive past holiday. and this again. thank god he will not get this opportunity to choke once KD is playing

Because of this JJ went all in and sacrificed the Twins and future picks to acquire the all time clutch player Durant.

I wouldn’t call KD an “all time clutch” guy unless you’re being sarcastic. Other than the short stint with GSW, being clutch isn’t exactly what he was known for in OKC blowing 3-1 leads away or with the Nets in embarrassing playoff sweeps.
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Post#174 » by SunsRback4Good » Sun Feb 26, 2023 9:18 pm

Revived wrote:The Bucks and Mavs are the two teams Suns don’t ever want to play in the playoffs. We have a better chance against the ‘96 Bulls in their prime than these two teams because of how much both these teams live rent free in the heads of most of the Suns players.


I would add Celtics to that list and a healthy Hawks team who gave us trouble the past 2-3 years with their stellar shooting. Good thing we won’t have to face the Hawks anytime soon, but once KD comes back we have another player to help Booker out in late games like today.
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Post#175 » by Revived » Sun Feb 26, 2023 9:18 pm

SunsRback4Good wrote:
Cutter wrote:Both DA and Brooke Lopez had almost identical stats, but when watching the game it looked like Lopez definitely outplayed DA.


Yeah, difference is Lopez had 3 more rebounds and one more block. Other than that the stats like you mentioned are almost identical.

Which is kinda scary because Brook Lopez makes less than half of Ayton’s salary for the same production in head to head matchup.
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Post#176 » by TeamTragic » Sun Feb 26, 2023 9:23 pm

Revived wrote:
SunsRback4Good wrote:
Cutter wrote:Both DA and Brooke Lopez had almost identical stats, but when watching the game it looked like Lopez definitely outplayed DA.


Yeah, difference is Lopez had 3 more rebounds and one more block. Other than that the stats like you mentioned are almost identical.

Which is kinda scary because Brook Lopez makes less than half of Ayton’s salary for the same production in head to head matchup.


DA has a higher ceiling and needs to step up. As far as this game goes why aren't we defending Jrue and why is Monty acting as if we didn't play this same team in the Finals?
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Post#177 » by Saberestar » Sun Feb 26, 2023 9:37 pm

I am just gonna say that Jrue Holiday is ridiculously good.

If we go to the Finals I would prefer to face the Celtics or the Sixers. Holiday is a nightmare on defense.
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Post#178 » by sunsbg » Sun Feb 26, 2023 9:38 pm

Giannis > KD
Jrue > Booker
Lopez > DA

The sky is falling.
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Post#179 » by sunsbg » Sun Feb 26, 2023 9:38 pm

Saberestar wrote:I am just gonna say that Jrue Holiday is ridiculously good.

If we go to the Finals I would prefer to face the Celtics or the Sixers. Holiday is a nightmare on defense.


Apparently on offense as well.
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Post#180 » by Saberestar » Sun Feb 26, 2023 9:39 pm

Revived wrote:
SunsRback4Good wrote:
Cutter wrote:Both DA and Brooke Lopez had almost identical stats, but when watching the game it looked like Lopez definitely outplayed DA.


Yeah, difference is Lopez had 3 more rebounds and one more block. Other than that the stats like you mentioned are almost identical.

Which is kinda scary because Brook Lopez makes less than half of Ayton’s salary for the same production in head to head matchup.

Brook Lopez this season is playing better than his usual self, like Turner at the start of the season.

Ayton is the better player, not even close. In this one Ayton played really well again.

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