What a 3rd quarter by the Atlanta Hawks, currently leading the Bucks 78-86.
Trae Young shaking before hitting that 3's and then Collins with two assists dunks from Trae. I don't know if they can pull an upset in game 1. But if they keep up their energy like this and Bucks missing their 3's. I wouldn't be surprised in this is going to be a steal for the Hawks.
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Clippers better resurrect Kawhi's injured knee otherwise this is over in 4 or 5, i give them zero chance without him, despite being very close to steal one last night.
The Clippers also were very close in the first game, considering that they were losing by 2 points 22 seconds before the end of the 4th quarter. Regarding Leonard's return, there is a rumor that he might not be available to play versus the Suns in WCF at all. 
What a close game Suns - Clippers was! I thought that Clippers would win this one even if they have difficulties. But Suns managed to be victorious again this time having only 1 point difference. It was a really exciting game and now the series is 2-0.
And there is a very little time left for Bucks - Hawks series to start. I think that Bucks will make a good start with the help of Giannis.
And there is a very little time left for Bucks - Hawks series to start. I think that Bucks will make a good start with the help of Giannis.
If Clippers can't respond back next game, it might be over 4-0. But we have seen Clippers bouncing back from 0-2 and win the series, so let's see how they are going to fight back against the streaking Phoenix Suns.
That's what I'm excited about because what they did the last time is they really down by 2 yet they bounce and it hasn't happen once but twice. They are on a 9th win streak for this playoff and I don't think that will back down just yet but who knows by next game when they're away from Clippers.They're down 0-2 from their last 2 games in the playoffs, but I guess the Suns are a different team than the Mavs and Jazz especially when CP3 is playing. Maybe If Leonard will be back in the next games, they could bounce back from this deficit.
I remember the Denver Nuggets in the 2020 playoffs. They were down 3-1 in the first and second round but still managed to win both games. However they were not able to get passed to the Laker team. I honestly seeing it the same for the Clippers. I'm rooting for the Suns to make the Finals this year, though I have underestimated from the start of the season.
Yeah this is far from over. Suns are good but they were less than a second from bringing it back to LA all tied up. If they blew them out both games I'd be worried. Obviously next game is a must win, but it's definitely doable.
Right we cannot say its over since the game still rolling and 2-0 deficit still not considerable as a sure win this is Clippers so I expect that they will give a good fight just to catch up their losses. But their problem is Leonard is just newly came back from injury if he will really play om game 3 and for sure he will still at adjustment period at that time so expect that Clippers will be at bad side on their next game.
Yeah this is far from over. Suns are good but they were less than a second from bringing it back to LA all tied up. If they blew them out both games I'd be worried. Obviously next game is a must win, but it's definitely doable.
Clippers better resurrect Kawhi's injured knee otherwise this is over in 4 or 5, i give them zero chance without him, despite being very close to steal one last night.
Now you get CP3 back in your starting lineup, extra motivated and hungry to play, Cam Payne off the bench running wild with the second unit (you saw how he torched them for 29/9), and most importantly there's no Rudy Gobert on the Suns' roster who you can exploit going small. #SunsIn4🧹
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If Clippers can't respond back next game, it might be over 4-0. But we have seen Clippers bouncing back from 0-2 and win the series, so let's see how they are going to fight back against the streaking Phoenix Suns.
That's what I'm excited about because what they did the last time is they really down by 2 yet they bounce and it hasn't happen once but twice. They are on a 9th win streak for this playoff and I don't think that will back down just yet but who knows by next game when they're away from Clippers.They're down 0-2 from their last 2 games in the playoffs, but I guess the Suns are a different team than the Mavs and Jazz especially when CP3 is playing. Maybe If Leonard will be back in the next games, they could bounce back from this deficit.
I remember the Denver Nuggets in the 2020 playoffs. They were down 3-1 in the first and second round but still managed to win both games. However they were not able to get passed to the Laker team. I honestly seeing it the same for the Clippers. I'm rooting for the Suns to make the Finals this year, though I have underestimated from the start of the season.
Yeah this is far from over. Suns are good but they were less than a second from bringing it back to LA all tied up. If they blew them out both games I'd be worried. Obviously next game is a must win, but it's definitely doable.
If Clippers can't respond back next game, it might be over 4-0. But we have seen Clippers bouncing back from 0-2 and win the series, so let's see how they are going to fight back against the streaking Phoenix Suns.
That's what I'm excited about because what they did the last time is they really down by 2 yet they bounce and it hasn't happen once but twice. They are on a 9th win streak for this playoff and I don't think that will back down just yet but who knows by next game when they're away from Clippers.They're down 0-2 from their last 2 games in the playoffs, but I guess the Suns are a different team than the Mavs and Jazz especially when CP3 is playing. Maybe If Leonard will be back in the next games, they could bounce back from this deficit.
I remember the Denver Nuggets in the 2020 playoffs. They were down 3-1 in the first and second round but still managed to win both games. However they were not able to get passed to the Laker team. I honestly seeing it the same for the Clippers. I'm rooting for the Suns to make the Finals this year, though I have underestimated from the start of the season.
Some talk about Kyrie being on the trading block after all his off court nonsense this year. It would be great if they could trade Kyrie for Westbrook and get the original Thunder 3 back together again. I think they’d be a lock for the Finals and it would be an awesome redemption story. I say go for it! Westbrook deserves the spot more than Kyrie.
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Game 1 of Hawks vs Bucks tomorrow.
What do you think about the series, will the Hawks give the Bucks a good challenge or we will see the Bucks sweeping them?
I like there your honest opinion about this game, Hawks really are a young team and their star player is a first-timer in the playoffs, so what to expect from him and the entire Hawks team?
Looking at match ups, Bucks weakness is if they can't defend Capela on the inside. Then, there is Trae Young against Jrue Holiday which might be a good match up. While Hawks will also have a problem dealing with Giannis. Offensively I think Hawks has so much options with outside shooting while on defense it will be Bucks with the upper hand. What do you think about the series, will the Hawks give the Bucks a good challenge or we will see the Bucks sweeping them?
I like there your honest opinion about this game, Hawks really are a young team and their star player is a first-timer in the playoffs, so what to expect from him and the entire Hawks team?
If you ask my bias opinion though, I am betting for the Bucks here as I think the dominance of Giannis will be the key factor if Hawks cannot find an answer to stop him. -7.5 for the Bucks and analysts may also have the same idea that's why it's that high for a handicap.
I think this is going to be.another chess match, just like the Clippers vs Phoenix series. Will be a good match up, Lopez vs Capela inside and then we have Giannis to provide some cover as well.
And then Trae Young, I think it will be. a big challenge for Tucker or even Jrue Holiday to contain him because he has the speed and can shoot way outside. So you don't know if you will give him space early when crossing the mid court, or stay close to him as early so that he can't shoot.
And of course Giannis, seems that he up his game in the series against the Nets, he can now dribble penetrate, play behind his back and then that long stride when attempting a fast break. Also, he seems to facilitate if that option is not open for him in the first 2 quarters.
So this is a close match up, and I do agree that they can take care of game 1 with and cover -7.5 and then Hawks adjusting in game 2.
Now regarding Trae Young, we know already that Tucker or Holiday will just follow him anywhere. We saw how Tucker guarded Durant in their match-up and saw how he can limit his shooting percentage and that might happen too with Trae. If this happen then the best option for the Hawks is to have a second or even a third scorer that can step up because it looks like Trae will be having a hard time having some good shots because of how good this Bucks team is when it comes to defense.
Game 1 of Hawks vs Bucks tomorrow.
What do you think about the series, will the Hawks give the Bucks a good challenge or we will see the Bucks sweeping them?
I like there your honest opinion about this game, Hawks really are a young team and their star player is a first-timer in the playoffs, so what to expect from him and the entire Hawks team?
Looking at match ups, Bucks weakness is if they can't defend Capela on the inside. Then, there is Trae Young against Jrue Holiday which might be a good match up. While Hawks will also have a problem dealing with Giannis. Offensively I think Hawks has so much options with outside shooting while on defense it will be Bucks with the upper hand. What do you think about the series, will the Hawks give the Bucks a good challenge or we will see the Bucks sweeping them?
I like there your honest opinion about this game, Hawks really are a young team and their star player is a first-timer in the playoffs, so what to expect from him and the entire Hawks team?
If you ask my bias opinion though, I am betting for the Bucks here as I think the dominance of Giannis will be the key factor if Hawks cannot find an answer to stop him. -7.5 for the Bucks and analysts may also have the same idea that's why it's that high for a handicap.
I think this is going to be.another chess match, just like the Clippers vs Phoenix series. Will be a good match up, Lopez vs Capela inside and then we have Giannis to provide some cover as well.
And then Trae Young, I think it will be. a big challenge for Tucker or even Jrue Holiday to contain him because he has the speed and can shoot way outside. So you don't know if you will give him space early when crossing the mid court, or stay close to him as early so that he can't shoot.
And of course Giannis, seems that he up his game in the series against the Nets, he can now dribble penetrate, play behind his back and then that long stride when attempting a fast break. Also, he seems to facilitate if that option is not open for him in the first 2 quarters.
So this is a close match up, and I do agree that they can take care of game 1 with and cover -7.5 and then Hawks adjusting in game 2.
It's worth watching this game, game 1 and game 7 are the best games in any series, and since the Hawks beat the 76ers, I have nothing against them but respect. The bucks really are a good team, we can't deny that, but if like you said it will be a chess match and the Hawks will be able to contain Giannis, then the advantage will be on the Hawks.
Game 1 of Hawks vs Bucks tomorrow.
What do you think about the series, will the Hawks give the Bucks a good challenge or we will see the Bucks sweeping them?
I like there your honest opinion about this game, Hawks really are a young team and their star player is a first-timer in the playoffs, so what to expect from him and the entire Hawks team?
Looking at match ups, Bucks weakness is if they can't defend Capela on the inside. Then, there is Trae Young against Jrue Holiday which might be a good match up. While Hawks will also have a problem dealing with Giannis. Offensively I think Hawks has so much options with outside shooting while on defense it will be Bucks with the upper hand. What do you think about the series, will the Hawks give the Bucks a good challenge or we will see the Bucks sweeping them?
I like there your honest opinion about this game, Hawks really are a young team and their star player is a first-timer in the playoffs, so what to expect from him and the entire Hawks team?
If you ask my bias opinion though, I am betting for the Bucks here as I think the dominance of Giannis will be the key factor if Hawks cannot find an answer to stop him. -7.5 for the Bucks and analysts may also have the same idea that's why it's that high for a handicap.
I think this is going to be.another chess match, just like the Clippers vs Phoenix series. Will be a good match up, Lopez vs Capela inside and then we have Giannis to provide some cover as well.
And then Trae Young, I think it will be. a big challenge for Tucker or even Jrue Holiday to contain him because he has the speed and can shoot way outside. So you don't know if you will give him space early when crossing the mid court, or stay close to him as early so that he can't shoot.
And of course Giannis, seems that he up his game in the series against the Nets, he can now dribble penetrate, play behind his back and then that long stride when attempting a fast break. Also, he seems to facilitate if that option is not open for him in the first 2 quarters.
So this is a close match up, and I do agree that they can take care of game 1 with and cover -7.5 and then Hawks adjusting in game 2.
I think the Clippers will do everything in game 3 at their home court and win because it is very important for them not to get into a worst situation of trailing 0-3. They can still win this series in my opinion, those 2 games that they have lost was very close, it not for mental lapses, they could have steal at least a game in Phoenix home court. In this game, they try to go small like they did on the Utah series, but Ayton was smart enough, and he got a lot of good looks and easy shots. I agree that Zubac is no match for him, they have to do a better defence next game.
It is all about who will come back first. If Kawhi comes back and there is no CP3 then Clippers will be in a big big advantage and I am sure Kawhi will try to come back as soon as possible after seeing his team 2-0 back whereas CP3 has covid so he will not have any say in what he can do, sure he is vaccinated but without having 100% guarantee that he will not spread it to any other player, nobody will allow him to play, hell even if docs and team says he is ready, league will not allow him to play, it needs to be guaranteed that he is fully cleared and has no covid at all and can't spread to anyone.If neither comes back, I do not see the chances of clippers all that high, right now they are seem like a better team and for a good reason looking at the results, doesn't matter the difference, one point is one point and they are still ahead after two games.
Game 1 of Hawks vs Bucks tomorrow.
What do you think about the series, will the Hawks give the Bucks a good challenge or we will see the Bucks sweeping them?
I like there your honest opinion about this game, Hawks really are a young team and their star player is a first-timer in the playoffs, so what to expect from him and the entire Hawks team?
Looking at match ups, Bucks weakness is if they can't defend Capela on the inside. Then, there is Trae Young against Jrue Holiday which might be a good match up. While Hawks will also have a problem dealing with Giannis. Offensively I think Hawks has so much options with outside shooting while on defense it will be Bucks with the upper hand. What do you think about the series, will the Hawks give the Bucks a good challenge or we will see the Bucks sweeping them?
I like there your honest opinion about this game, Hawks really are a young team and their star player is a first-timer in the playoffs, so what to expect from him and the entire Hawks team?
If you ask my bias opinion though, I am betting for the Bucks here as I think the dominance of Giannis will be the key factor if Hawks cannot find an answer to stop him. -7.5 for the Bucks and analysts may also have the same idea that's why it's that high for a handicap.
What an amazing end of the Suns - Clippers game. It is a great pleasure to watch such matches. It was not a good match for both leaders of their teams. George scored 26 points, but he was very ineffective and missed important throws in the end. Booker was very well defended by Clippers players today, especially Patrick Beverley, who played hard as always, took his toll on him. Luckily for the Suns, Cameron Payne played a great game and together with Deandre Ayton led their team to victory.
A new star is starting to show, in the suns line-up its Cameron Payne, I saw this guy on youtube before got drafted, I never thought he will be a big impact on this team, if not with his great performance tonight they would have down big in the third and fourth, although, he's the last lay up to give the clippers a chance to take the lead.
If Clippers can't respond back next game, it might be over 4-0. But we have seen Clippers bouncing back from 0-2 and win the series, so let's see how they are going to fight back against the streaking Phoenix Suns.
That's what I'm excited about because what they did the last time is they really down by 2 yet they bounce and it hasn't happen once but twice. They are on a 9th win streak for this playoff and I don't think that will back down just yet but who knows by next game when they're away from Clippers. 
^^ Yes, Booker was having a hard time because of the physically that Beverly is doing on him. Heck that one head butt is really bad, really depends on how you look at it, if intentional or not. Coach Monty in this 2 games against the Clippers have perfectly drawn plays that made them win and escape against the Clippers. Now it will be in LA, wherein the fans are also tremendous, loud and noisy. Let's see if Phoenix can focus and take a commanding 3-0.
I think the Clippers will do everything in game 3 at their home court and win because it is very important for them not to get into a worst situation of trailing 0-3. They can still win this series in my opinion, those 2 games that they have lost was very close, it not for mental lapses, they could have steal at least a game in Phoenix home court. In this game, they try to go small like they did on the Utah series, but Ayton was smart enough, and he got a lot of good looks and easy shots. I agree that Zubac is no match for him, they have to do a better defence next game.
Ayton is moving and he's not like other big guy who will wait only for the pass but he really make himself available for a better look in taking shots.
Even Clippers manage to limit Booker giving him the hard time making his shots,
that head butt seems unprofessional but it's just part of being aggressive and trying to make a defense more harder for Booker.
Clippers needs to work things out if they want to stay close, winning game 3 at home will give some breathing and bring the
confidence back, they almost have this game if that 2 foul shot by PG was made. So close but Suns is lucky enough making that last play..
Ayton was the difference maker of this game, Clippers could have won the game but the luck is still on the Suns' side. It's interesting for the Clippers as though they are on the road, they almost steal one game, and now that it's their turn to play a home game, I think they'll win in game 3.
^^ Yes, Booker was having a hard time because of the physically that Beverly is doing on him. Heck that one head butt is really bad, really depends on how you look at it, if intentional or not. Coach Monty in this 2 games against the Clippers have perfectly drawn plays that made them win and escape against the Clippers. Now it will be in LA, wherein the fans are also tremendous, loud and noisy. Let's see if Phoenix can focus and take a commanding 3-0.
I think the Clippers will do everything in game 3 at their home court and win because it is very important for them not to get into a worst situation of trailing 0-3. They can still win this series in my opinion, those 2 games that they have lost was very close, it not for mental lapses, they could have steal at least a game in Phoenix home court. In this game, they try to go small like they did on the Utah series, but Ayton was smart enough, and he got a lot of good looks and easy shots. I agree that Zubac is no match for him, they have to do a better defence next game.
Ayton is moving and he's not like other big guy who will wait only for the pass but he really make himself available for a better look in taking shots.
Even Clippers manage to limit Booker giving him the hard time making his shots,
that head butt seems unprofessional but it's just part of being aggressive and trying to make a defense more harder for Booker.
Clippers needs to work things out if they want to stay close, winning game 3 at home will give some breathing and bring the
confidence back, they almost have this game if that 2 foul shot by PG was made. So close but Suns is lucky enough making that last play..
Game 1 of Hawks vs Bucks tomorrow.
What do you think about the series, will the Hawks give the Bucks a good challenge or we will see the Bucks sweeping them?
I like there your honest opinion about this game, Hawks really are a young team and their star player is a first-timer in the playoffs, so what to expect from him and the entire Hawks team?
What do you think about the series, will the Hawks give the Bucks a good challenge or we will see the Bucks sweeping them?
I like there your honest opinion about this game, Hawks really are a young team and their star player is a first-timer in the playoffs, so what to expect from him and the entire Hawks team?
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^^ Yes, Booker was having a hard time because of the physically that Beverly is doing on him. Heck that one head butt is really bad, really depends on how you look at it, if intentional or not. Coach Monty in this 2 games against the Clippers have perfectly drawn plays that made them win and escape against the Clippers. Now it will be in LA, wherein the fans are also tremendous, loud and noisy. Let's see if Phoenix can focus and take a commanding 3-0.
I think the Clippers will do everything in game 3 at their home court and win because it is very important for them not to get into a worst situation of trailing 0-3. They can still win this series in my opinion, those 2 games that they have lost was very close, it not for mental lapses, they could have steal at least a game in Phoenix home court. In this game, they try to go small like they did on the Utah series, but Ayton was smart enough, and he got a lot of good looks and easy shots. I agree that Zubac is no match for him, they have to do a better defence next game.
Lets also take note that the Clippers are down 0-2 in their last 2 match up against the Dallas and against the Jazz. Lets not forget that they have players that can explode any game like what Mann did in Game 6 that secured them to go to the WCF in first time. Add also the possible one of the best coach TY Lue who coached the Cavaliers where they are down 1-3 and still won the NBA finals (First in NBA history).
I still can't forget why in the hell PG13 managed to miss those 2 crucial free throws in the final seconds of the game. He is shooting around 80% in the Free Throw and he missed both of them :X. I mean like... Ohh shit he's got pressured by the intensity of the Suns crowd.
Suns are currently in a 9 game win streak. Lets see if the Clippers will break this in Game 3.
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