Pelicans @ Suns Tuesday Playoff game thread 4-26-2022 - Game 5

[Cheesebeef]

They are wearing CP3 down. We could have gone into the half up 20 but had a terrible final monute.

This series gets decided in the first 5 minutes of the 3rd quarter.

 

[Finito]

Let’s go Cam Payne

 

[Covert Rain]

This is an elim game for all practical purposes.

i say play him over 40

They still have two games to go and Chris has only had gas every other game. I am not saying sit him…just manage his minutes better. We are going to need him to have enough gas to close or all those minutes mean nothing.

 

[jbjarko]

he’s playing fine. Alvarado is a hustler. Gotta give him that.

 

[TJ]

13 points on 6/8 shooting
5 rebounds

Horrible half of basketball

Turrible. MLE player at best

 

[82CardsGrad]

They are wearing CP3 down. We could have gone into the half up 20 but had a terrible final monute.

This series gets decided in the first 5 minutes of the 3rd quarter.

TRUTH!

 

[AsUpRoDiGy]

CP3 would have 10x more energy if it wasn't for Alvarado being a massive pest. Great gameplan by NO

 

[Proximo]

They still have two games to go and Chris has only had gas every other game. I am not saying sit him…just manage his minutes better. We are going to need him to have enough gas to close or all those minutes mean nothing.

No, it could be one more game and if we lose season is over.

momentum is a real thing.

 

[jbjarko]

NO is what this team could’ve been before Monty with good coaching. Young with hustle.

 

[dscher]

13 points on 6/8 shooting
5 rebounds

Horrible half of basketball

Yep. Max contract potential. I need more. Personally. He doesn't have the dog in him that I wanna see... But hey, I have high expectations for guys who want 25-30 a year.

 

[Covert Rain]

No, it could be one more game and if we lose season is over.

momentum is a real thing.

You are not understanding what I am saying. Paul closes games in the 4th. He can’t do that if he doesn’t have any gas. He is the only closer this team has.

 

[Proximo]

Yep. Max contract potential. I need more. Personally. He doesn't have the dog in him that I wanna see... But hey, I have high expectations for guys who want 25-30 a year.

He’s still 21 or 22 dude.
and he has improved every year. He is worth the max easily

 

[Mainstreet]

Monty should start Ayton and McGee to start the 2nd half.

 

[Proximo]

You are not understanding what I am saying. Paul closes games in the 4th. He can’t do that if he doesn’t have any gas. He is the only closer this team has.

I would rather have a 15 pt lead going into the 4th and not try to go shot for shot with Ingram.

 

[DJ Tabooh]

Yep. Max contract potential. I need more. Personally. He doesn't have the dog in him that I wanna see... But hey, I have high expectations for guys who want 25-30 a year.

I think as most have stated in this forum, that DA is a max talent but is a headcase. This fumbling the ball stuff is annoying. He’s going to get a max from somebody and the Suns will/should pay him.

He doesn’t have a dawg mentality that’s for sure. But hopefully he can continue to develop and fulfill his potential.

 

[Covert Rain]

I would rather have a 15 pt lead going into the 4th and not try to go shot for shot with Ingram.

When has the Pelicans not gone on runs this series?

 

[Sunburn]

Paul would be fine if it wasn't for Avocado making him expend so much energy. Gotta target the little man. Make him a liability.

 

[Finito]

This is the ball game right here

 

[Cheesebeef]

He’s still 21 or 22 dude.
and he has improved every year. He is worth the max easily

As much as he frustrates me, totally agree.

 

[Mainstreet]

Mikal for 3.

 

[Finito]

Paul standing in the corner hands on his knees

 

[dscher]

Crowders toast man..

 

[Sunburn]

Mikal the only player Bridges

 

[82CardsGrad]

Hayes with ANOTHER weakside rebound and Crowder with another STUPID foul!!!

 

[dscher]

Good. Nice strength by Ayton there...