Playoffs: Suns @ Clippers Saturday game thread 4-22-2023 - Game 4

[Mainstreet]

Devin Booker needs to get hot with his outside shooting or drive it to the basket.

 

[Mainstreet]

Ayton’s offense is based on rhythm. When he catches and goes he’s good when he catches and has to think that’s when he gets in trouble

These are my thoughts as well. Ayton is not as effective standing and waiting for the pass.

 

[dscher]

We can’t burn a good Ayton game.

Good Ayton game?

Am I missing something? lol

 

[TJ]

I think the Suns have been looking for Ayton. He seems to shoot better coming off movement. I've wanted the Suns to find him more slicing to the basket.

Right. And if Monty wants Ayton to be engaged, he has to continue to prioritize making him an option on offense early in games. When that happens, there’s a better than not chance that he plays at an all-star level. If not, you’ll get a glorified decoy

 

[dscher]

has to think that’s when he gets in trouble

What a horrible thought for a max player.

 

[dscher]

Right. And if Monty wants Ayton to be engaged, he has to continue to prioritize making him an option on offense early in games. When that happens, there’s a better than not chance that he plays at an all-star level. If not, you’ll get a glorified decoy

Dudes who are paid like Ayton shouldn't have to be coddled for his game to not be an absolute disaster...


Just sayin.

 

[Finito]

Back to back turnovers to start 7-0 run

Are you kidding me

 

[Finito]

What a horrible thought for a max player.

Ok

 

[Sunstroke]

This series would be almost over if Leonard were healthy. We all know it.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Good Ayton game?

Am I missing something? lol

For him.

 

[dscher]

Imagine having an actual shot blocker with a pair in the lane... We'd be pretty damn good.

 

[dscher]

For him.

Gotcha

 

[Cheesebeef]

Ayton just WALKING down the court, his guy gets two offensive rebounds and scores.

 

[Mainstreet]

Suns have no room to play lethargic.

 

[Dback Jon]

Well that was quick

 

[jf-08]

Ayton isn't a true 5

 

[dscher]

At 6-10. How do you not put that down? Jesus.


Yes, I'll be like this all game .lol

 

[Joe Mama]

I don't care if he misses all his free throws. I still want him to go hard to the basket like that instead of being afraid he might touch another player

 

[dscher]

Ayton just WALKING down the court, his guy gets two offensive rebounds and scores.

Such a lazy turd.

 

[Dback Jon]

This is were the NBA scheduling is really screwing the Suns. We should be playing on Sunday instead of 36 hours after our last game.

 

[Phrazbit]

This is were the NBA scheduling is really screwing the Suns. We should be playing on Sunday instead of 36 hours after our last game.

The Lakers, Clippers and Kings all playing home playoff games at the same time caused some scheduling issues.

 

[BirdGangThing]

Ayton isn't a true 5

Agreed, would be nice to have him play alongside a true 5 like Tim Duncan did with Robinson

 

[Cheesebeef]

This is were the NBA scheduling is really screwing the Suns. We should be playing on Sunday instead of 36 hours after our last game.

It really doesn’t make sense for Staples Center to have 2 games today, Suns and Clippers playing Game 4 while Lakers are only in Game 3.

Book carrying us but there no offense to speak of.

 

[Mainstreet]

Nice job of Booker working in traffic.

 

[Mainstreet]

Paul shows off his 3-pointer.