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From what I’ve seen of the last few Suns games they have looked terrific without KD. He will prove very valuable where he is now
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I have to see a game between the Nuggs and Suns before I make any proclamations. Suns have been to the big dance. They won’t have many more chances with this existing team
Suns (lots of them ) have been to Finals with the Bucks. Add KD into that team it is like a triple souped up engine. He can score at will, any time of the game. He showed that in the last 2 Finals trip, nailing 3s from way out at crunchtime. Very disciplined and determined player.
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I must admit that watching the new look Lakers has been fun. Tonight in the 2nd of a back to backer in OKC and without AD, LeBron and Russell Lakers played a solid game
Final Lakers 123-117
Schroder is a much better player in this his second stint as a Laker
The new look Lakers can score but they don’t know how to play defense
Lakers shoot 37 free throws
Final Lakers 123-117
Schroder is a much better player in this his second stint as a Laker
The new look Lakers can score but they don’t know how to play defense
Lakers shoot 37 free throws
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@christoph
Kyrie to Dallas was a good trade but Dallas has failed to improve....the KD trade however is monumental and could prove to be the impetus in taking the Suns deep into the playoffs and suddenly the Suns emerge as the power in the West....great read
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Kyrie to Dallas was a good trade but Dallas has failed to improve....the KD trade however is monumental and could prove to be the impetus in taking the Suns deep into the playoffs and suddenly the Suns emerge as the power in the West....great read
5 takeaways from Kevin Durant's triumphant debut with Suns
Kevin Durant shows no signs of rust in his 1st game with Phoenix, meshing quickly with his new teammates
5 takeaways from Kevin Durant's triumphant debut with Suns | NBA.com
Kevin Durant shows no signs of rust in his 1st game with Phoenix, meshing quickly with his new teammates.
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don't look now but the Bucks are on fire and have a 16 game win streak and for the first time in months the Celtics find themselves half game behind. The race to the finish line is going to be historic. The Bucks have peaked at the right time but can they sustain it, The Celtics have played strong the entire season but this change of events must have them paying attention
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and finally to see the Lakers without AD, LeBron and Russell beat the Thunder was refreshing. Also the Lakers are suddenly in the 11 spot and only a game out of the 10th and finally in spot. Their race to the finish line will be followed closely Im sure by the entire WC as no one really wants to take the chance of facing the Lakers in the playoffs. Not confident if they get there, just how far they can go but they could prove to be spoilers for many teams
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based on what I am seeing with KD and the Suns, I feel this year will be an uphill struggle for the Warriors and that the Suns have a much better chance of going the distance.
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Warriors know playoff push, title repeat hopes are now or never
Injuries, defensive struggles and a poor road record have stymied sustained success for Golden State in 2022-23. Can it get things together in time for the playoffs?
Warriors know playoff push, title repeat hopes are now or never | NBA.com
Injuries, defensive struggles and a poor road record have stymied sustained success for Golden State in 2022-23. Can it get things together in time for the playoffs?
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well this is the injury @Fishfood posted. The Lakers however have proved they can win without him but let's just say that out for 3 weeks at this time of the season does not bode well for the Lakers hopes.....
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LeBron James (foot) out at least 3 weeks
The Lakers' superstar has a right foot tendon injury and will be reevaluated in three weeks.LeBron James (foot) out at least 3 weeks | NBA.com
The Lakers' superstar has a right foot tendon injury and will be reevaluated in three weeks.
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Am I the only one who expected he Clippers to be a team good enough to compete in the West but to me they’ve been a bust from start to finish and tonight was no different. Clippers had an early lead through the first half but in the 3rd Warriors opened an 18 point lead
Final GSW 115-91
clipps need a new coach imho
Final GSW 115-91
clipps need a new coach imho
Excellent read.based on what I am seeing with KD and the Suns, I feel this year will be an uphill struggle for the Warriors and that the Suns have a much better chance of going the distance.
Warriors know playoff push, title repeat hopes are now or never
Injuries, defensive struggles and a poor road record have stymied sustained success for Golden State in 2022-23. Can it get things together in time for the playoffs?
Warriors know playoff push, title repeat hopes are now or never | NBA.com
Injuries, defensive struggles and a poor road record have stymied sustained success for Golden State in 2022-23. Can it get things together in time for the playoffs?
Still, I believe if they get into the play-ins, they could as well go deep
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My buddy is close to the team and he was incredibly optimistic this season but they just don't play as a team. Lue has to go. The front office got them some players at the deadline but he can't integrate them. And obviously signing Russ when they were already playing so well is a disaster, no matter what his stats are. You can't let the players run the team.
Plus they are cursed by Sterling still. Not sure what voodoo it will take to overcome that.
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I have been saying for years that Lue is over his head in LA and has no idea how to coach Kawhi or George and their contracts are up soon. Ballmer has the money but he does lack patience and to me this year the Clippers are the biggest disappointment. I would have fired Lue 2 years ago. I would be surprised if Ballmer didn't make changesYes
My buddy is close to the team and he was incredibly optimistic this season but they just don't play as a team. Lue has to go. The front office got them some players at the deadline but he can't integrate them. And obviously signing Russ when they were already playing so well is a disaster, no matter what his stats are. You can't let the players run the team.
Plus they are cursed by Sterling still. Not sure what voodoo it will take to overcome that.
Watching Kawai and PG I can't help but accept that their defensive zip has waned. They get there buckets but the reaction times and twitch are such that they are above average but not quite elite. Sad because the idea was for us to witness the apex of down and dirty lockdown D. Sigh.
Dallas is so predictable. Even their second unit is predictable. We all know what THAT means in the playoffs. Much as I love Doncic he slows the pace more often than not. It's probably a combination of not having that many set plays where his teammates could start moving without the need of his direction or maybe he just really needs an extra split second to make up his mind. Makes them easy to scout with or without Kyrie. You know what Kyrie is going to do too.
You can't stop them but you can make them inefficient. It will gas them out too.
I'd be shocked actually if Denver didn't come out of the West. Murray back and Gordon's new role in the dunker's spot, Jokic having three easy choices, pass to one or the other or use his own elite scoring ability. Bench looks good enough. How they'd deal with the different styles of Milwaukee and Boston, I have no idea but they surely will give any western team Suns included a hellish, scrappy, physical grind. Grizz are going to need Adams back.
I'm not counting the dubs out for sentimental reasons and well, they show signs here and there. I just don't feel like they have enough time to get the humpty dumpty mess of player's injured all put back together in time. They are so small that if they get even a little sloppy with the ball, it'll cost them 10 or more points a game they need to make up.
Dallas is so predictable. Even their second unit is predictable. We all know what THAT means in the playoffs. Much as I love Doncic he slows the pace more often than not. It's probably a combination of not having that many set plays where his teammates could start moving without the need of his direction or maybe he just really needs an extra split second to make up his mind. Makes them easy to scout with or without Kyrie. You know what Kyrie is going to do too.
You can't stop them but you can make them inefficient. It will gas them out too.
I'd be shocked actually if Denver didn't come out of the West. Murray back and Gordon's new role in the dunker's spot, Jokic having three easy choices, pass to one or the other or use his own elite scoring ability. Bench looks good enough. How they'd deal with the different styles of Milwaukee and Boston, I have no idea but they surely will give any western team Suns included a hellish, scrappy, physical grind. Grizz are going to need Adams back.
I'm not counting the dubs out for sentimental reasons and well, they show signs here and there. I just don't feel like they have enough time to get the humpty dumpty mess of player's injured all put back together in time. They are so small that if they get even a little sloppy with the ball, it'll cost them 10 or more points a game they need to make up.
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Celtics up 28 early and now down 12 in the 4th to the Nets. Bridges scoring at will, almost a ridiculous turnaround.
There were many times I rooted for Denver in the past, even counting the 90s days. But like the Buffalo Bills, they never won the big thing. It's a good year this year for them to do so.
Like Doc said when he was fired after the Bubble series, if you think I'm the problem, Lue was also beside me, something like that.
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