Suns @ Clippers Saturday WCF game thread 6-26-2021 - Game 4

[Dan H]

But if the refs are already going to call the fouls on the suns, make em count. Make the clippers know your there. Make sure they end up in the court as often as we have.

Send in Kaminsky and have him clothesline Beverly.

 

[Cheesebeef]

I like this idea. You need to send a message. I hate playing dirty, but the Clippers have been chippy. You get a guy who won't hurt your rotation much and make it an extra aggressive foul and send the message that you can play hard too.

I’m fine with that usage. Our other stars can’t show the Clippers that they’re getting in our heads. And Crowder can’t afford another two technicals or he’ll be suspended.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Send in Kaminsky and have him clothesline Beverly.

you don’t do it their cheap shot artists. You do it to their STAR the same way they are to us.

 

[Mainstreet]

you don’t do it their cheap shot artists. You do it to their STAR the same way they are to us.

I believe in playing physical but I don't believe in playing dirty. I don't want the Suns to become like them.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

same. Unless he’s used as a Hanson Brother-esque type player who’s job It is to purely send a physical message to the Clippers, I don’t see him getting on the floor.

I can absolutely see him him being sent in as a physical irritant on George. He hits a few shots, he earns more minutes.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Abdel Nader has been practicing with the team so it's not like he is a newcomer. He has been effective when he has played. The Suns bench could use strengthening.

https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2595435/abdel-nader

Didn’t realize he had been practicing with the team. That’s good news.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

I believe in playing physical but I don't believe in playing dirty. I don't want the Suns to become like them.

While I generally agree, I think if the refs don’t control it you have to force their hands by essentially fighting fire with fire so the refs don’t have a choice.

 

[mjb21aztd]

Anyone here really believe they can hold us to 92 points again? Not me!

Co signed no way

 

[Mainstreet]

Didn’t realize he had been practicing with the team. That’s good news.

I have seen him at shootarounds so I am assume he is practicing as well.

 

[Mainstreet]

While I generally agree, I think if the refs don’t control it you have to force their hands by essentially fighting fire with fire so the refs don’t have a choice.

I'm good with physical, just not dirty.

 

[Dr. Jones]

xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media

xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media

 

[Superbone]

you don’t do it their cheap shot artists. You do it to their STAR the same way they are to us.

Yep, been thinking the same thing. Time to fight fire with fire. I nominate Carter to go in and bust Paul George in the nose. No more Mr. Nice Guys for us. We’re going to have to get in the mud with them.

 

[Superbone]

I'm good with physical, just not dirty.

So you’re going to let them take us down because the refs let them get away with it? No thank you. We can’t just sit there and take it. We need to take matters into our own hands. I wish we didn’t have to but sometimes it’s necessary.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Wait Nader is questionable?

 

[Mainstreet]

Wait Nader is questionable?

It's kind of surprising based upon the earlier announcement.

xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media

 

[Mainstreet]

So you’re going to let them take us down because the refs let them get away with it? No thank you. We can’t just sit there and take it. We need to take matters into our own hands. I wish we didn’t have to but sometimes it’s necessary.

The Suns need to play physical and take it to the Clippers. When I say physical, I mean physical. Don't take any nonsense. I'm not a fan of hitting below the belt though.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

I'm good with physical, just not dirty.

I believe they’ve been dirty. Refs don’t clean it up. Time to fight dirty. No ones fault but the refs.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Yep, been thinking the same thing. Time to fight fire with fire. I nominate Carter to go in and bust Paul George in the nose. No more Mr. Nice Guys for us. We’re going to have to get in the mud with them.

I mean, it’s not tough to accidentally headbutt a dude in the nose and have it look somewhat accidental, right?

 

[Mainstreet]

I believe they’ve been dirty. Refs don’t clean it up. Time to fight dirty. No ones fault but the refs.

Let me put it this way, Raja Bell was one of my favorite players. The same with PJ Tucker.

 

[Superbone]

I mean, it’s not tough to accidentally headbutt a dude in the nose and have it look somewhat accidental, right?

Exhibit A: Pat Beverly is an expert at it.

 

[Superbone]

The Suns need to play physical and take it to the Clippers. When I say physical, I mean physical. Don't take any nonsense. I'm not a fan of hitting below the belt though.

No, not below the belt. Squarely in the middle of the face.

 

[Superbone]

Let me put it this way, Raja Bell was one of my favorite players. The same with PJ Tucker.

Understandable. The Kobe clothesline was way above the belt.

 

[Mainstreet]

No, not below the belt. Squarely in the middle of the face.

Inadvertent elbows can do this type of stuff.

 

[Mainstreet]

Understandable. The Kobe clothesline was way above the belt.

The referees didn't call Kobe's elbow to the face. Sometimes players have to enforce the rules.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

So far in the playoffs the suns have been:

1. kicked in the balls
2. Karate chopped in the face
3. Tackled
4. Headbutted in the face
5. Thrown on the ground countless times

I’m sure we’ve committed some hard fouls, but any that can be described in those terms?