Suns @ Nuggets Sunday Playoff game thread 6-13-2021 - Game 4

[Mainstreet]

Devin Booker describes his family as his "why."

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[GatorAZ]

Cam Payne was fortunate not to suffer a broken nose on the flagrant foul.

He either had an iron face or sold the hell out of it.

 

[Mainstreet]

Jae Crowder says, "I look like a genius" on signing with the Suns.

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[Superbone]

from the little Ive seen in this game the ref's are doing what they can to keep the series going.

Not even the refs can stop us!!! (Said in Kevin Harlan's voice.)

 

[Mainstreet]

He either had an iron face or sold the hell out of it.

He must have a stone face cause he got hit in the nose pretty good. Luckily the angle was favorable.

Watching the foul again at the moment. It was brutal.

 

[Superbone]

I thought it was a flagrant 2 the entire time

Me too. And we were right. I know it was a frustration foul but that was dangerous. He could have easily broken Payne's nose.

 

[mjb21aztd]

Jae Crowder says, "I look like a genius" on signing with the Suns.

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Crowder was amazing this series shooting def!!!

Lol thought suns would lose 1 gm for sure

Im soooooooo thrilled with crowdet

 

[Mainstreet]

What a back court.

Chris Paul with 37 points and Devin Booker with 34.

 

[dscher]

He must have a stone face cause he got hit in the nose pretty good. Luckily the angle was favorable.

Watching the foul again at the moment. It was brutal.

Jokic isn't a small human either. Loading up on a smaller dude like Payne. Yeah...you're gonna feel that one a touch.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Unreal. Worst record 2 years ago and now in the WCF!!

From 19 wins two years ago to the equivalent of 59 wins and WCFs. That an amazing two-year turnaround.

 

[Mainstreet]

Jokic isn't a small human either. Loading up on a smaller dude like Payne. Yeah...you're gonna feel that one a touch.

I'm sure the replay will show how bad it was. I don't think Jokic wanted to hurt Payne though.

 

[Cheesebeef]

This team’s ability to close out series on the road, with this much youth is pretty damn amazing.

 

[Superbone]

Suns with seven straight playoff WINS!!!

Yes! A new Phoenix Suns record!

 

[GatorAZ]

I'm sure the replay will show how bad it was. I don't think Jokic wanted to hurt Payne though.

He knocked the ball away really hard but caught Payne. Definitely not dirty, I agree.

 

[ajcardfan]

I'm sure the replay will show how bad it was. I don't think Jokic wanted to hurt Payne though.

Honestly, it wasn't that bad. If that was Ayton and he had gotten ejected I would've been pissed off.

That said, I was happy with Jokic being ejected because I am a total homer.

 

[ajcardfan]

Now, let's all move on to worrying and arguing about whether the week off is going to hurt or help the team.

 

[Mainstreet]

Chris Paul on post game interview when asked about his shoulder. He says his shoulder is good now!

 

[Azlen]

I wonder how long it's been since a guard has scored 37 in a game without a single 3 pointer.

 

[GatorAZ]

Now, let's all move on to worrying and arguing about whether the week off is going to hurt or help the team.

If Utah beats LAC in 5 when is game 1?

 

[AZ Native]

4 blocked shots and 10 rebounds by Crowder. Booker with 34 pints and 11 rebounds. Paul with 37 pints and 7 assists while shoot 73.7% from the field. Suns are playing team basketball.

 

[GatorAZ]

I wonder how long it's been since a guard has scored 37 in a game without a single 3 pointer.

Guessing Parker or Rose

 

[ZenArcher]

Congrats to the Suns and their fans, they are a formidable team. Moving the ball and playing defense like they did in this series, they have a great chance to win it all. What a performance by Chris Paul. I also have a ton of respect for Deandre Ayton: to have his character and composure at 22 is beyond impressive, and he's just scratching the surface of what he can do on the floor. I predict he'll have a breakout series and be the difference maker in the next round.

Sad to see an MVP season end that way for Jokic but he can hold his head high after leading his team deeper in the playoffs than any of the other final four teams from 2020. I think this would have been a series against a healthy Nuggets team, but that's why it's so hard to win a championship: everything has to line up at the right time. The Suns have that rare opportunity now and I think Paul will make sure the younger guys know it.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Now, let's all move on to worrying and arguing about whether the week off is going to hurt or help the team.

Chris Pauk called it much needed rest. Who am I to argue with a God?

these playoffs are a war of attrition. Healthiest team at the end of the day is likely the last one standing. Bring on the rest and let Utah and the Clippers kill each other.

 

[Mainstreet]

Honestly, it wasn't that bad. If that was Ayton and he had gotten ejected I would've been pissed off.

That said, I was happy with Jokic being ejected because I am a total homer.

When I saw the initial replay I immediately thought it was a flagrant 2 and Jokic should be ejected.

The referees got it right. I'm relieved they called it on the MVP. That took some guts on their part.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Chris Paul's stats tonight.

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He hit NINE straight shots at one point. NINE.