2024 NBA Season

[Dave1]

I know most people probably hate Patrick Beverly but I'm sure his temates appreciate not having to play against him lol.  No one would have went at ayton like Patrick did.  Anyway clips need a big 3rd quarter if they are going to pull this out.  Cp3 is too much with a big lead in the 4th to come back on.

Lol, yeah he got the block but hit Ayton so hard in the head that its called a flagrant foul.

Suns still leading going into the third, we haven't heard so much of Paul George he is on a shooting slump in this game. We need to see Playoff Paul if they want to win in this game as the Suns as taken control up to this point. Booker and Paul providing the offense and Ayton in the middle.

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[TravelMug]

I know most people probably hate Patrick Beverly but I'm sure his temates appreciate not having to play against him lol.  No one would have went at ayton like Patrick did.  Anyway clips need a big 3rd quarter if they are going to pull this out.  Cp3 is too much with a big lead in the 4th to come back on.

Lol, yeah he got the block but hit Ayton so hard in the head that its called a flagrant foul.

Suns still leading going into the third, we haven't heard so much of Paul George he is on a shooting slump in this game. We need to see Playoff Paul if they want to win in this game as the Suns as taken control up to this point. Booker and Paul providing the offense and Ayton in the middle.

13 point lead by the Suns, Paul George getting the touches he needed and score. However, the Suns is really playing high intensity offense. It seems the Clippers doesn't have any legs on the 3rd quarter.

Chances for the Clippers are getting thinner, unless someone, like Reggie Jackson or Mann exploded again and close the gap entering the fourth.

[OgNasty]

I like seeing Cousins get so many minutes lately and playing so well. Gives me hope he might still be able to come back healthy at some point. The Suns are looking like they really don’t want to see a game 7. These last few minutes are sure to be some great basketball on ESPN if you’re currently near a television.

[yazher]

I like seeing Cousins get so many minutes lately and playing so well. Gives me hope he might still be able to come back healthy at some point. The Suns are looking like they really don’t want to see a game 7. These last few minutes are sure to be some great basketball on ESPN if you’re currently near a television.

Yeah, it looks like this is the end for the Los Angeles Clippers and Finally, the Suns reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 1976. It was a great battle between them and the Clippers. the fans should be satisfied with the kind of play they showed us. Whoever wins in the Eastern Conference Finals will have a hard time facing the Phoenix Suns because they are aiming for their first NBA championship win.

[danherbias07]

Yeah, it looks like this is the end for the Los Angeles Clippers and Finally, the Suns reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 1976. It was a great battle between them and the Clippers. the fans should be satisfied with the kind of play they showed us. Whoever wins in the Eastern Conference Finals will have a hard time facing the Phoenix Suns because they are aiming for their first NBA championship win.

Last time it was Steve Nash but just reached the Western Conference Finals and losing against the Lakers with a broken nose against the Spurs first. It was a hard fought series but they didn't make it.
Now Suns is back on the map. CP3 addition to their roster was fruitful, a good decision by the Phoenix management.
It was an unsportsman finish but that defines the playoffs, the heat of the game should always be like that. Beverley taking us back to the Pistons era. 
Cheers for the Suns fans. I am betting for the West to win this year. Sorry Hawks or Bucks.

[gagux123]

Well CP3 was on fire in this last game, deserved the win, he will definitely play as much as he can in these finals and I believe (in my opinion)  the Hawks will beat the Bucks, I feel Atlanta is playing with more desire and determination.

Any updates on Antetokounmpo's injury? I saw that he suffered a hyperextension of the knee, did he have an ACL tear or sprain?

I like seeing Cousins get so many minutes lately and playing so well. Gives me hope he might still be able to come back healthy at some point. The Suns are looking like they really don’t want to see a game 7. These last few minutes are sure to be some great basketball on ESPN if you’re currently near a television.

Yes, me too, I'm very happy to see players like Cousins, DRose, Carmelo Anthony and others, having opportunities to play basketball again and show their work, and who knows in future to play an All-Star Game!!? I hope that one day that can happen, maybe.

[rhomelmabini]

The great series by the Clippers reaching the first ever WCF finally ended tonight at their own home court, that's the game looks like they needed that Leonard's presence on the court. Good thing for Suns reaching their 3rd Finals appearance and for CP3, at last it's just 1 step for him getting finally a ring if indeed they win this one. #BeLegendary

Any updates on Antetokounmpo's injury? I saw that he suffered a hyperextension of the knee, did he have an ACL tear or sprain?

Let me quote it here with this recent update. https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/giannis-antetokounmpo-injury-update-bucks-star-avoids-serious-damage-to-knee-listed-as-doubtful-for-game-5/

After undergoing an MRI and additional testing Wednesday, Giannis' initial diagnosis was confirmed as he suffered no structural damage to his left knee as his ligaments remain intact, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Still, the Bucks are listing the big man as doubtful for Game 5.

[Reid]

I know most people probably hate Patrick Beverly but I'm sure his temates appreciate not having to play against him lol.  No one would have went at ayton like Patrick did.  Anyway clips need a big 3rd quarter if they are going to pull this out.  Cp3 is too much with a big lead in the 4th to come back on.

I am one of the dudes that don't hate this guy even with all that drama that happened.
He is vocal, motivated, and pumped. He just wants to win in every possible way he can and his contributions made a big impact for the Clippers taking that 2 wins even without Kawhi. They might have lost the Conference Finals but he gave NBA players a big lesson that they cannot mess with him.
Imagine if players play the same way he did. It's like the 80's all over again and NBA won't be called soft anymore.

[akirasendo17]

Wow, Chris paul is playing for his first finals appearance in his career, what a year for this guy, dominating performance, showing lots of moves, I hope he can when this championship so that he will be proud that one time he is a champion, and he is the one leading the team for the ring, good effort from the team, everyone is contributing to the win.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

Wow, Chris paul is playing for his first finals appearance in his career, what a year for this guy, dominating performance, showing lots of moves, I hope he can when this championship so that he will be proud that one time he is a champion, and he is the one leading the team for the ring, good effort from the team, everyone is contributing to the win.

It's just about time, the closest he got is when he is playing with Houston together with Harden, they are playing the GSW that time and they have a chance, unfortunately, he got injured. Now, he will be happy and proud on reaching his first finals in like 16 years as a NBA player. And the Suns first after 30 years. And with the way he played, I think they will be the favorites against either the Bucks and the Hawks.

[Oasisman]

Man, what a terrific way to close out the series with a big blow out. CP3 playing as usual the Point God. First finals appearance for most of the Phoenix Suns players, and they're the only team who hasn't suffered major injuries. So, there's a huge chance for them to win it all this post season.

I remember just before the playoffs began, a specific betting website offered $1,000 win for a $100 bet If the Suns win the championship this playoffs. I forget what website was that.
I'm wondering how many people have actually put a bet on that offer lol.

[Natalim]

Man, what a terrific way to close out the series with a big blow out. CP3 playing as usual the Point God. First finals appearance for most of the Phoenix Suns players, and they're the only team who hasn't suffered major injuries. So, there's a huge chance for them to win it all this post season.

CP3 did really took over in the game, he doesn't want to bring the series into game 7.
I don't see the explosiveness of Paul George in this game, he wasn't as aggressive as he was in the last game, so we can really tell that the Suns are more hungry to win than the Clippers.

I remember just before the playoffs began, a specific betting website offered $1,000 win for a $100 bet If the Suns win the championship this playoffs. I forget what website was that.
I'm wondering how many people have actually put a bet on that offer lol.

I guess this is true, but that was before the playoffs. Now the odds of the suns to win the NBA Finals is only $100 to win less than $100.

[dwyane36]

It's just about time, the closest he got is when he is playing with Houston together with Harden, they are playing the GSW that time and they have a chance, unfortunately, he got injured. Now, he will be happy and proud on reaching his first finals in like 16 years as a NBA player. And the Suns first after 30 years. And with the way he played, I think they will be the favorites against either the Bucks and the Hawks.

Yeah, I also think that the Suns will be favorites in the upcoming final because Chris Paul has a good motivation to win the championship this year, considering that he is 36 years old. I guess it might be the last opportunity for him to get a ring in his career.

[Yaunfitda]

Man, what a terrific way to close out the series with a big blow out. CP3 playing as usual the Point God. First finals appearance for most of the Phoenix Suns players, and they're the only team who hasn't suffered major injuries. So, there's a huge chance for them to win it all this post season.

Right, it was a close out game that is for the ages, scored 41 points and then taunting Beverly, Lol, pushing him and he is thrown out of the game, what a cerebral player.

I remember just before the playoffs began, a specific betting website offered $1,000 win for a $100 bet If the Suns win the championship this playoffs. I forget what website was that.
I'm wondering how many people have actually put a bet on that offer lol.

Even here in this thread, we have several discussions back about the chances of Phoenix, which is a long shot, now for those who have outright bet on them in the beginning, they have a good chance to win a windfall here if Suns became the champion.

[ILuckyGuyI]

And Suns finished the job last night! They managed to beat Clippers 130-103 away.

This time, P. George wasn't that good. But even if he scored 20 more points, it wouldn't still be enough for a victory. C. Paul made the big difference in this game. He was incredibly great. He got 41 PTS, 4 REB, 8 AST. He got more than 50% FG and made 7 out of 8 3-pointer attempts.

Now, they are waiting for their opponent. Whichever team become their opponent, I think that they will have a hard time against Suns.

[LogitechMouse]

And Suns finished the job last night! They managed to beat Clippers 130-103 away.

This time, P. George wasn't that good. But even if he scored 20 more points, it wouldn't still be enough for a victory. C. Paul made the big difference in this game. He was incredibly great. He got 41 PTS, 4 REB, 8 AST. He got more than 50% FG and made 7 out of 8 3-pointer attempts.

Now, they are waiting for their opponent. Whichever team become their opponent, I think that they will have a hard time against Suns.

When you are playing in the league for 16 seasons and you are one win away from going to the NBA Finals for the first time in your career, you will do everything just to go there and that is what CP3 did. During an interview, he can't say anything because of his happiness. That feeling when you are in the league for 16 seasons and finally you are going to the NBA Finals and 4 wins away from winning his first title.

Now unto the other conference. If Giannis will be out tomorrow in Game 5 and Trae will be out as well, I believe that the Hawks might make another upset again and win on the road. The Bucks might win though if Middleton will step up as well as Holiday and other players in terms of defense and offense.

Just my prediction but I think it will be Suns Vs. Hawks .

[Distinctin]

And Suns finished the job last night! They managed to beat Clippers 130-103 away.

This time, P. George wasn't that good. But even if he scored 20 more points, it wouldn't still be enough for a victory. C. Paul made the big difference in this game. He was incredibly great. He got 41 PTS, 4 REB, 8 AST. He got more than 50% FG and made 7 out of 8 3-pointer attempts.

Now, they are waiting for their opponent. Whichever team become their opponent, I think that they will have a hard time against Suns.

When you are playing in the league for 16 seasons and you are one win away from going to the NBA Finals for the first time in your career, you will do everything just to go there and that is what CP3 did. During an interview, he can't say anything because of his happiness. That feeling when you are in the league for 16 seasons and finally you are going to the NBA Finals and 4 wins away from winning his first title.

Now unto the other conference. If Giannis will be out tomorrow in Game 5 and Trae will be out as well, I believe that the Hawks might make another upset again and win on the road. The Bucks might win though if Middleton will step up as well as Holiday and other players in terms of defense and offense.

Just my prediction but I think it will be Suns Vs. Hawks .

Suns vs Hawks, it's a great series but I think the Suns has all the edge to win the series.

CP3 and company will win the championship, they have been playing with solid defense and offense, and they have a good chemistry.
I mean everyone is contributing and they really live up the challenge.

They maybe are not the number 1  but in the playoffs they are now.

[Reid]

Now unto the other conference. If Giannis will be out tomorrow in Game 5 and Trae will be out as well, I believe that the Hawks might make another upset again and win on the road. The Bucks might win though if Middleton will step up as well as Holiday and other players in terms of defense and offense.

Just my prediction but I think it will be Suns Vs. Hawks .

Both Giannis and Trae don't have that bad of an injury if there will be a chance to play, they'll do it.
Hawks have 3 players listed on their injury report as of this time. Trae, Bogdan, and Capela. Bucks only have Giannis on their list.
Fatigue will be their problem here if they all don't feel well upon playing the game. Capela is a big factor of the Hawks and so is Bogdan who had a big night at game 4.

But like you said, I don't see any of this team winning against the strong Suns team. The battle of adjustments for both coaches will be the big factor to see who can have the upper hand.

[wheelz1200]

I know most people probably hate Patrick Beverly but I'm sure his temates appreciate not having to play against him lol.  No one would have went at ayton like Patrick did.  Anyway clips need a big 3rd quarter if they are going to pull this out.  Cp3 is too much with a big lead in the 4th to come back on.

Lol, yeah he got the block but hit Ayton so hard in the head that its called a flagrant foul.

Suns still leading going into the third, we haven't heard so much of Paul George he is on a shooting slump in this game. We need to see Playoff Paul if they want to win in this game as the Suns as taken control up to this point. Booker and Paul providing the offense and Ayton in the middle.

Crazy enough it was a common foul.  I think cause he got the block first before he rattled his brain.  Then goes ahead and gets kicked out for pushing cp3 in the back.  Suns look like a strong team that can probably take out either teams from the east.  Suns definitely have to be the favorite here.

[akirasendo17]

And Suns finished the job last night! They managed to beat Clippers 130-103 away.

This time, P. George wasn't that good. But even if he scored 20 more points, it wouldn't still be enough for a victory. C. Paul made the big difference in this game. He was incredibly great. He got 41 PTS, 4 REB, 8 AST. He got more than 50% FG and made 7 out of 8 3-pointer attempts.

Now, they are waiting for their opponent. Whichever team become their opponent, I think that they will have a hard time against Suns.

When you are playing in the league for 16 seasons and you are one win away from going to the NBA Finals for the first time in your career, you will do everything just to go there and that is what CP3 did. During an interview, he can't say anything because of his happiness. That feeling when you are in the league for 16 seasons and finally you are going to the NBA Finals and 4 wins away from winning his first title.

Now unto the other conference. If Giannis will be out tomorrow in Game 5 and Trae will be out as well, I believe that the Hawks might make another upset again and win on the road. The Bucks might win though if Middleton will step up as well as Holiday and other players in terms of defense and offense.

Just my prediction but I think it will be Suns Vs. Hawks .

Suns vs Hawks, it's a great series but I think the Suns has all the edge to win the series.

CP3 and company will win the championship, they have been playing with solid defense and offense, and they have a good chemistry.
I mean everyone is contributing and they really live up the challenge.

They maybe are not the number 1  but in the playoffs they are now.

I think the bucks still have the chance remember the player who always finishes the game is Middleton, now that Giannis is not playing, it will be Middletons duty to lead the team they have lots of decent players, Lopez should also step up, who always show he can when it matters, like in the brooklyn series, i'll be happy, if both players can return, so that we don't have excuses who is better on those two remaining in the east.