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Giannis somehow found his offense tonight. Just need some help. Middleton is still not himself while Jrue already doing his part.
Maybe he will regain his confidence when they go back home to Milwaukee on Game 3.
They already did great defense with CP3 and Booker, they are just better offensively and discovered a new option with Mikal Bridges. They focused too much on the 2 superstars and forgot the roleplayers. One more, Jae Crowder.

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Alright with the Phoenix Suns wins the last two games they are 2 games away from winning their first-ever NBA championship in 53 years. Damn! it's 53 years and we are witnessing history year. Can they execute the same play in the Milwaukee Bucks court in their next game? or The Bucks will turn the table of this series?

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Quote from: Dave1 on July 08, 2021, 08:59:56 PM

What happened in the second quarter? I watch the full first quarter and then went out for a quick break, Bucks leading. But when I got back Phoenix on a 17 swing, now leading 48-41, with that CP3 jump shot.

I doubt that Bucks can come back. As many has seen, Phoenix Suns is really good at protecting their lead going into the second half. And Giannis seems to be running out of gas and breathing hard.

Ya, the Suns are looking great after a slow start. Giannis looks like he is trying his best but just doesn’t have enough in the tank to keep it going. The Suns are currently up 10 as we head towards the 4th quarter and the momentum is still on their side. You can see Giannis is still hurting from that knee injury, and I think if they lose this one they might be mentally shot. A loss on their home floor in game 3 and Suns in 4 is all but assured.

Giannis is gonna need some help to even this series…

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What happened in the second quarter? I watch the full first quarter and then went out for a quick break, Bucks leading. But when I got back Phoenix on a 17 swing, now leading 48-41, with that CP3 jump shot.

I doubt that Bucks can come back. As many has seen, Phoenix Suns is really good at protecting their lead going into the second half. And Giannis seems to be running out of gas and breathing hard.

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Quote from: dwyane36 on July 08, 2021, 06:18:11 PM

Quote from: Botnake on July 08, 2021, 04:31:13 PM

That's right, but on the other hand, I also understand why some fans thought the Suns will have an easy win in the series, CP3 has been doing pretty well and the rest of the gang, so on the paper, they are the better team, but as people said, it could be a long series, so let's watch and enjoy and cheer.

Game 2 is gonna start in 3 and half hours.

I still think that the Suns are favorites, but I'm also expecting that the Bucks definitely will fight back, and they won't allow the Suns to get an easy win in the upcoming game, especially since Giannis said that his knee doesn't hurt. By the way, it's interesting that the Suns won the Bucks twice during the regular season, and both times they won by only 1 point.

Definitely, it will be a very close game, in the game 1 Bucks took the lead early, but was unable to sustain it as they have missed a lot of shots and free throws. And now that they have seen what the Suns can offer, they will have to adjust in game 2. And since Giannis is 100%, he will go in this game and will make it 1-1. Don't want to see a sweep or the series ending very soon. They have beaten one of the favourites, the Bucks. So they have the means to upset the Suns too.

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Quote from: Botnake on July 08, 2021, 04:31:13 PM

That's right, but on the other hand, I also understand why some fans thought the Suns will have an easy win in the series, CP3 has been doing pretty well and the rest of the gang, so on the paper, they are the better team, but as people said, it could be a long series, so let's watch and enjoy and cheer.

Contrary to that, Suns fans around me are not considering an easy win at this series even how good Chris Paul is. Most predictions are even Suns @6 or @7 so it means they recognizing the strength of Milwaukee Bucks even Giannis is not 100% and coming from an injury.

I'm also looking forward to a long series, Game 7, so that we can see more thrill, and whoever made it on acquiring the Larry O' Brien trophy, it will be priceless as both teams experience the hard way.

Tip-off will start in just around 30 minutes. Waiting for the game before going on a nap.

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Quote from: Botnake on July 08, 2021, 04:31:13 PM

That's right, but on the other hand, I also understand why some fans thought the Suns will have an easy win in the series, CP3 has been doing pretty well and the rest of the gang, so on the paper, they are the better team, but as people said, it could be a long series, so let's watch and enjoy and cheer.

Game 2 is gonna start in 3 and half hours.

I still think that the Suns are favorites, but I'm also expecting that the Bucks definitely will fight back, and they won't allow the Suns to get an easy win in the upcoming game, especially since Giannis said that his knee doesn't hurt. By the way, it's interesting that the Suns won the Bucks twice during the regular season, and both times they won by only 1 point.

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Quote from: Botnake on July 08, 2021, 04:31:13 PM

Game 2 is gonna start in 3 and half hours.

I want to enjoy this series and hoping that it's going to be 1-1 after this game 2. And the pattern goes on with game 3 and game 4. But if it's a surprise that they'll show us that it's going to be a sweep, hopefully not, from the Suns then that's also okay as a fan. I just want to watch the best basketball finals ever. Is there any news if there are players that won't play for both teams or they're all in for game 2?

Quote from: Fredomago on July 08, 2021, 05:07:03 PM

Interesting game 2, what adjustments do Bucks have to counter the Suns. They need to work from both offense and defense else, Suns will take this game again from them.

I think that they've adjusted for sure. With the very first loss that they've got in the finals, we will see how they've adjusted and how they're going to win this game 2.

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Quote from: Maslate on July 08, 2021, 03:47:22 PM

Actually, his trade to the Suns was a blessing for him, he proves that the problem is not him but his teammates as we can see with this current team now that he is doing well being the leader of the team. Yes, the Suns have Booker as their franchise player, but Booker is humble, he doesn't have an attitude like James Harden who's ego is high, and that resulted in success as they play together with only one leader.

The best thing that happened to him indeed. Suns head coach allow him to lead this young squad he believes that CP3 have that capabilities and he prove his worth after bringing this franchise to the finals and a possible to win the NBA title.

I like your observation with Booker, he allows CP3 to guide them and with his skills he helps instead of treating himself as the main man he respect CP3. Him and Ayton always gives the credit to Paul.

Interesting game 2, what adjustments do Bucks have to counter the Suns. They need to work from both offense and defense else, Suns will take this game again from them.

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Quote from: Oilacris on July 08, 2021, 04:25:09 PM

Quote from: el kaka22 on July 08, 2021, 04:19:20 PM

Remember games are still in Phoenix so far as well, Suns have that advantage of playing at home, and I know because of pandemic the home advantage became a bit less important these days but I remember back in the day we have seen plenty of winning at home twice then losing twice at road and so forth, teams trying very hard to steal one game at road games and such, it was a thing in the past but with the formation of super teams and such suddenly we are too used to teams winning all together and sweeps.

I would say Bucks could lose even this game and they still have a chance as long as they can win their home 2 games, however if they lose 2 more games back to back that will maek it 3-0 and that's game, I do not think that they could come back from that, I doubt it would even be possible if it became 2-1 first and then 3-1 because Bucks probably can't come back from 3-1 down neither. So they should put all their chips into home games %100 guaranteed wins no matter what.

Cant really make out some conclusions that Bucks is already losing this game.We are still on game 1 of the series and there would be still 3 more win left for Suns to secure the trophy.

As we all know that as long the game or series isnt finished then chances or tendency of comebacks is really possible no matter if its 3-0 or 3-1.

We have seen similar situations before when it comes to comeback situations so dont cross out that probability.

That's right, but on the other hand, I also understand why some fans thought the Suns will have an easy win in the series, CP3 has been doing pretty well and the rest of the gang, so on the paper, they are the better team, but as people said, it could be a long series, so let's watch and enjoy and cheer.

Game 2 is gonna start in 3 and half hours.

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Quote from: el kaka22 on July 08, 2021, 04:19:20 PM

Remember games are still in Phoenix so far as well, Suns have that advantage of playing at home, and I know because of pandemic the home advantage became a bit less important these days but I remember back in the day we have seen plenty of winning at home twice then losing twice at road and so forth, teams trying very hard to steal one game at road games and such, it was a thing in the past but with the formation of super teams and such suddenly we are too used to teams winning all together and sweeps.

I would say Bucks could lose even this game and they still have a chance as long as they can win their home 2 games, however if they lose 2 more games back to back that will maek it 3-0 and that's game, I do not think that they could come back from that, I doubt it would even be possible if it became 2-1 first and then 3-1 because Bucks probably can't come back from 3-1 down neither. So they should put all their chips into home games %100 guaranteed wins no matter what.

I was thinking the same. The home game today has lesser intensity than before the pandemic. The home crowd's roar can shake up a player. But I think the Suns crowd today is enough. As an evidence, Paul George missed 2 clutch free throws during the Suns-Clippers game 2. I don't If the crowd bothered him or he just became terrible on ft pg.

Anyway, the Bucks should win this one or else they'll be in a deep trouble. If the Suns pull a 2-0 at home and steal another win on the 2 road games. A 3-1 comeback would be really hard for the Bucks, especially against a team who's on a winning momentum and as good as the Suns.

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Quote from: el kaka22 on July 08, 2021, 04:19:20 PM

Remember games are still in Phoenix so far as well, Suns have that advantage of playing at home, and I know because of pandemic the home advantage became a bit less important these days but I remember back in the day we have seen plenty of winning at home twice then losing twice at road and so forth, teams trying very hard to steal one game at road games and such, it was a thing in the past but with the formation of super teams and such suddenly we are too used to teams winning all together and sweeps.

I would say Bucks could lose even this game and they still have a chance as long as they can win their home 2 games, however if they lose 2 more games back to back that will maek it 3-0 and that's game, I do not think that they could come back from that, I doubt it would even be possible if it became 2-1 first and then 3-1 because Bucks probably can't come back from 3-1 down neither. So they should put all their chips into home games %100 guaranteed wins no matter what.

Cant really make out some conclusions that Bucks is already losing this game.We are still on game 1 of the series and there would be still 3 more win left for Suns to secure the trophy.

As we all know that as long the game or series isnt finished then chances or tendency of comebacks is really possible no matter if its 3-0 or 3-1.

We have seen similar situations before when it comes to comeback situations so dont cross out that probability.

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Remember games are still in Phoenix so far as well, Suns have that advantage of playing at home, and I know because of pandemic the home advantage became a bit less important these days but I remember back in the day we have seen plenty of winning at home twice then losing twice at road and so forth, teams trying very hard to steal one game at road games and such, it was a thing in the past but with the formation of super teams and such suddenly we are too used to teams winning all together and sweeps.

I would say Bucks could lose even this game and they still have a chance as long as they can win their home 2 games, however if they lose 2 more games back to back that will maek it 3-0 and that's game, I do not think that they could come back from that, I doubt it would even be possible if it became 2-1 first and then 3-1 because Bucks probably can't come back from 3-1 down neither. So they should put all their chips into home games %100 guaranteed wins no matter what.

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I lose my pick last time, Bucks let me down but in game 2 they should not.

As the Bucks are already healthy and sure Giannis had adjusted already, I believe we will see a different Bucks and game 2 and they could snatch a road game tonight. Therefore, I got the Bucks winning (small bet) and big on the point spread (4.5).

Good luck everyone!

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Nah, Chris Paul case is different, after Houston, he had a hard time getting into a team because of his huge salary. He ended up in OKC, but guess what, just after a year he was traded to Phoenix Suns. He didn't have a choice, he can't go to other teams to form superteam. It just so happen that he was a perfect fit to the Phoenix Suns.

I was planning to search for articles about Paul's trade to Suns so thank you for saving me the time.

CP3 deserves all the praise he's receiving for his achievements with the Suns but to say that he chose not to join a super team is another matter. It's as if he has a say on which team he'd be traded with which isn't often the case for all NBA players.

Actually, his trade to the Suns was a blessing for him, he proves that the problem is not him but his teammates as we can see with this current team now that he is doing well being the leader of the team. Yes, the Suns have Booker as their franchise player, but Booker is humble, he doesn't have an attitude like James Harden who's ego is high, and that resulted in success as they play together with only one leader.

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Quote from: Yaunfitda on July 08, 2021, 07:15:40 AM

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Nah, Chris Paul case is different, after Houston, he had a hard time getting into a team because of his huge salary. He ended up in OKC, but guess what, just after a year he was traded to Phoenix Suns. He didn't have a choice, he can't go to other teams to form superteam. It just so happen that he was a perfect fit to the Phoenix Suns.

I was planning to search for articles about Paul's trade to Suns so thank you for saving me the time.

CP3 deserves all the praise he's receiving for his achievements with the Suns but to say that he chose not to join a super team is another matter. It's as if he has a say on which team he'd be traded with which isn't often the case for all NBA players.

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Kendrick Perkins believes that CP3's journey to NBA Finals is amazing, he didn't hack the system by joining a super team like other star players. So if we win this NBA Finals, this would be a great achievement for him.

About game 1, I think that's great, I mean the Suns won the game but it's still game 1, the bucks will surely adjust and come back, I like to believe that this season will be a long one.

If that is the case for CP3 and how he "deserves" to win a ring, then we can say that Giannis deserves it the same way as well.

If giannis joined a super team he would have won a ring very very easily, but he didn't and he stayed with the team that drafted him all these years and he is trying to get a ring with them, there is no super team around him, the next best player is Kris Middleton and third is Jrue Holiday, just because they made it to finals do not tell me they are star players because they are not and I wouldn't put them in my top 20 of the league in any day, probably Jrue would be even out of top 50 if I can push the limit (although he deserves to be top 50 to be fair) so it is not really that fair to say that CP3 didn't join any super team so he should be win and his win will worth more, same can go for Giannis as well. In the end both teams do deserve it and let the best one win is my approach.

Yeah, both superstars really deserve to win, but CP3 is just more popular now due to his performance in the WCF, which on the other hand, Giannis was absent in two games that they won. However, it's still too early to tell that the Suns would win, the Bucks still has an opportunity to bounce back and make this series more exciting.

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Quote from: Botnake on July 08, 2021, 07:28:38 AM

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I guess that will be the case unless there's someone who might be willing to a salary decrease which is too rare scenario. That's why I do love this guy Chris Paul (though I'm not a fan) because instead of forming a superteam again he chose this time to lead younger players and he now got a chance to got a ring.

agree, it is hard to expect that someone will be willing to decrease salary to join a superteam, there are chances with every team, and Paul case proves that
on the other side, if one agree to decreased salary, it indirectly proves that he is worst than others in the team, reduces minutes in the game, and all other things that are directly related with status in the team, and ring is a good motive, but it is never certain that one will get ring in the end

I think we've seen some stars before that allow to decrease their salary just to accommodate a star player to get a championship. Some players especially if they have made multi-millions in years of playing but still not won an NBA champion would be okay with reducing their salary just to acquire a star player to form a super team, it's a case to case basis actually as every player has their own intention, in CP3's case, he doesn't need to.

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Let's see that, they have a very high chance of winning this NBA Finals.

Most of the players today are chasing a ring before they retire maybe its because they want to show it to their son and grandson, unlike before, but it's their decision we can't do anything about it, in the past few years there are lots of players who made a decision to cut their salary to join a super team some succeed some fail.

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Quote from: casperBGD on July 08, 2021, 06:27:44 AM

Quote from: rhomelmabini on July 08, 2021, 06:21:53 AM

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I guess that will be the case unless there's someone who might be willing to a salary decrease which is too rare scenario. That's why I do love this guy Chris Paul (though I'm not a fan) because instead of forming a superteam again he chose this time to lead younger players and he now got a chance to got a ring.

agree, it is hard to expect that someone will be willing to decrease salary to join a superteam, there are chances with every team, and Paul case proves that
on the other side, if one agree to decreased salary, it indirectly proves that he is worst than others in the team, reduces minutes in the game, and all other things that are directly related with status in the team, and ring is a good motive, but it is never certain that one will get ring in the end

I think we've seen some stars before that allow to decrease their salary just to accommodate a star player to get a championship. Some players especially if they have made multi-millions in years of playing but still not won an NBA champion would be okay with reducing their salary just to acquire a star player to form a super team, it's a case to case basis actually as every player has their own intention, in CP3's case, he doesn't need to.

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Let's see that, they have a very high chance of winning this NBA Finals.

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Any thoughts on this superteam rumors? I guess the Warriors will be too overrated again with this and may just create some hype. Here's the article: https://fadeawayworld.net/nba/3-powerful-superteams-that-could-be-created-next-season

Just rumors but it's not possible to happen. First, salary cap will be the issue. If they force 4 Warriors superstars in one team they will have trash players on the bench and that is not a wise move in my opinion. If 3 of those get injured they will be at the bottom of the rankings.
I very much like teams with just 2 stars in it and fill it with average roleplayers with the skills they specialize at. i.e. Danny Green - sharpshooter
A lot of rumors will come out and most of it will be about making super teams, it's not fun because it will take out the balance of the game again.

I guess that will be the case unless there's someone who might be willing to a salary decrease which is too rare scenario. That's why I do love this guy Chris Paul (though I'm not a fan) because instead of forming a superteam again he chose this time to lead younger players and he now got a chance to got a ring.

Nah, Chris Paul case is different, after Houston, he had a hard time getting into a team because of his huge salary. He ended up in OKC, but guess what, just after a year he was traded to Phoenix Suns. He didn't have a choice, he can't go to other teams to form superteam. It just so happen that he was a perfect fit to the Phoenix Suns.

He was about to make it with the Lakers during Kobe's time, until former NBA commissioner intervene and says No.

Paul is the hot topic now, and he might win the NBA Finals MVP if the suns will be successful in beating the BUcks. CP3 is old already, he deserves to win a championship before he retires. The funny thing is, the Suns had their first playoffs appearance after a while and now they are the favorites to win the NBA Finals.

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