WC | Rd. 2| (2) Suns vs (3) Nuggets [4-0 Suns]

[socal74]

Suns playing with fire here if they really want to get the sweep. They are relying on their offense rather than defense. In the second half, they should prioritize slowing down the game. You do not want any kind of rhythm from the Nuggets in their home and the latter sort of got that in that 2nd quarter.

i expect the Suns to do so and cruise to a double digit victory.

Slowing down the game? The Suns thrive when the game is sped up. Slowing down the game gives Jokic more time to set up. What the hell games you've been watching?

[grumpysaddle]

Suns playing with fire here if they really want to get the sweep. They are relying on their offense rather than defense. In the second half, they should prioritize slowing down the game. You do not want any kind of rhythm from the Nuggets in their home and the latter sort of got that in that 2nd quarter.

i expect the Suns to do so and cruise to a double digit victory.

Suns have been coming out swinging all series in the 3rd. Most games have been close-ish in the first half and then they throw the knockout punch in the 3rd.

[Phystic]

All this Finals talk is really premature. Assuming Suns are able to finish this series still a very good team waiting for them in the WCF

[Phystic]

Pretty clear there is a different feeling in this game. Nuggets are playing much better on both ends. Suns have been sloppy with the balls. Our defense is getting the job done for the most part. Expected officiating to swing a bit. Suns just have to weather it. Sucks they are suddenly calling Jokic/Ayton real tight.

[jfs1000d]

I gotta admit, stunned at the Suns. I liked their team and they were great in the bubble, but CP3 put them on fasttrack. Window isn't great since CP3 is on the 17th hole of his career, but that's OK. they might get a title this year. East is powerful. But who knows if the Nets will be healthy.

[durden_tyler]

Suns playing with fire here if they really want to get the sweep. They are relying on their offense rather than defense. In the second half, they should prioritize slowing down the game. You do not want any kind of rhythm from the Nuggets in their home and the latter sort of got that in that 2nd quarter.

i expect the Suns to do so and cruise to a double digit victory.

Slowing down the game? The Suns thrive when the game is sped up. Slowing down the game gives Jokic more time to set up. What the hell games you've been watching?

Yeah of course you still play the faster pace (Not the Detroit Pistons type of grindball obviously) but more like what the Suns did to the Nuggets in last two games:

Game 3 (limited Nuggets to 102 points and 41% shooting)
Game 2 (limited Nuggets to 98 points and 40% shooting)
Game 1 (limited Nuggets to 105 poitns and 46% shooting)

The Nuggets, at the half in Game 4, are on pace to score their highest this series (110). But hey, if the Suns want to flirt with danger they can also play in the pace the Nuggets wants (and need) , they are that good but they have a better shot of maintaining this comfortable lead playing slower.

[SunsLyf3]

Despite all of the Nuggets runs the Suns have responded well to all of them. They need to cut down on those mistakes though.

[durden_tyler]

Suns playing with fire here if they really want to get the sweep. They are relying on their offense rather than defense. In the second half, they should prioritize slowing down the game. You do not want any kind of rhythm from the Nuggets in their home and the latter sort of got that in that 2nd quarter.

i expect the Suns to do so and cruise to a double digit victory.

Suns have been coming out swinging all series in the 3rd. Most games have been close-ish in the first half and then they throw the knockout punch in the 3rd.

You are correct but that swing is via defense. The 3rd quarter scoring this series:

Game 1 - Nuggets 21, Suns 31
Game 2 - Nuggets 25, Suns 34
Game 3 - Nuggets 21, Suns 31

What's the lowest output by the Nuggets in a quarter this series? 21 points (4 quarters of 12 quarters played)

[FinnTheHuman]

There’s nothing worse than players complaining when it’s a clear foul. Campazzo rakes Bookers face and has the nerve to say it wasn’t a foul

Except it was Rivers who hit Booker in the eye

No, it was clearly Campazzo.

No. I'm sure I saw Rivers hitting him on the replay

[Yeggo Poleggo]

Cmon Nuggets, show some life!

[G R E Y]

Suns were one of the most efficient scoring teams in many categories in the regular season and to their credit it looks like they're maintaining it in the playoffs. Impressive.

[Yeggo Poleggo]

Uh oh, Nugs waking up.

[damanick10]

That would be awesome if Paul gets his first championship with the Suns, who would've thought lol...

[AussieCeltic]

Except it was Rivers who hit Booker in the eye

No, it was clearly Campazzo.

No. I'm sure I saw Rivers hitting him on the replay

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[whatisacenter]

so...are the Nuggets really going to keep having Jokic play in drop coverage all game and just give CP3 those easy bunnies?

[Doranku]

Have to give CP3 a begrudging props. He's been incredible this series.

[ibraheim718]

If they go over the top on one more possession I'm turning the tv off.

[ibraheim718]

Have to give CP3 a begrudging props. He's been incredible this series.

He's shooting uncontested free throw because of a failed strategy.

[ibraheim718]

so...are the Nuggets really going to keep having Jokic play in drop coverage all game and just give CP3 those easy bunnies?

They've been doing it for 4 games.

[Hsker4Life]

Except it was Rivers who hit Booker in the eye

No, it was clearly Campazzo.

No. I'm sure I saw Rivers hitting him on the replay

If that’s true, then both players hit Booker in the face, because replay clearly showed Camp hitting him.