Lakers @ Suns Tuesday Playoff game thread 6-1-2021 - Game 5

[Mainstreet]

TNT had Grant Hill as the color commentator. He's got a great insight into the game but had some trouble staying with the action. Although I can't blame him much with half the game being a blowout.

It was hard keeping focused in the 2nd half even as a fan but the Suns defense stayed focused the whole game.

 

[GatorAZ]

Couldn’t have asked for much more. Let’s finish them at Staples.

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

I agree that he hit Paul there on purpose but that's pretty standard, not dirty IMO. If a player has a bum wrist, you swipe down on it. You don't grab it and bend it backwards, that's a Gregg Williams kind of move, but a hard hit to a sore area, that's just sports.

It's not even like he lowered his shoulder in a clear intent to hurt the shoulder. He just came in with a pretty standard box out, probably not even a foul.

 

[Ronin]

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[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

It's not even like he lowered his shoulder in a clear intent to hurt the shoulder. He just came in with a pretty standard box out, probably not even a foul.

Agreed. If Paul doesn’t go flying due to pain it’s likely not a foul.

 

[Mainstreet]

Agreed. If Paul doesn’t go flying due to pain it’s likely not a foul.

Quite likely.

 

[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

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[Chaplin]

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Uh huh.

 

[Mainstreet]

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I need to get ready for a nap.

 

[Ronin]

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[AZ Native]

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At least he is covering for his K.I.D.S.

 

[Rivercard]

I can't figure out why they're playing gasol over Harrell. It makes zero sense

Harrell has been completely ignored this series. Last year with the Clips, Harrell was fantastic in the regular season but completely MIA in the post season, so maybe too easy to scheme for? And Gasol is a better outside shooter and a little taller. That's all I can think of.

 

[Mainstreet]

Devin Booker with 30 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal and only 1 turnover.

 

[Mainstreet]

Lakers only shot 34.5% (29-84) for the game. Excellent defense by the Suns.

 

[mjb21aztd]

Lol watching a la live chat on YouTube sooooo many schowder sicks comments

Hahaha suns sure drank there surge energy drinks lol before gm

Im sooo proud of suns i no way thought would go 7 probably

 

[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

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[mjb21aztd]

Lakers only shot 34.5% (29-84) for the game. Excellent defense by the Suns.

Is it there franchise worst? Lol

 

[Ronin]

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[dscher]

Devin Booker with 30 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal and only 1 turnover.

1 turnover. Best stat of the night for him.

 

[Ronin]

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[mjb21aztd]

T

Past his bedtime... gotta get home

Time for another nap lezzzz

 

[Mainstreet]

Is it there franchise worst? Lol

Suns need to bring their A game to finish the series off in LA.

 

[Suns_fan69]

Only 4 turnovers by the team. This is by far the most encouraging stat on the night. The 3's are nice but limiting runouts by LA is huge.