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Boston using their high energy and youth to try and steal a win from the Nets. Up 6 in the third quarter right now and looking pretty good. With all the racism talk about the Boston fans leading up to this game, I expected the Nets to be a little off edge. I’m sure the fans are letting them have it, especially Kyrie who is shooting 2-7 with 4 points so far… He seems clearly effected by the atmosphere so far.
Clippers can't find a way to stop Luka, they should double team him early and try to get the ball away from him. As far as the half court, they should employ this defense, otherwise Luka will have his game again toying with anyone that Clippers are throwing on him. Kawhi, Bev, PG13, 3 of the best defensive player we have and yet they can't stop Doncic. This is a do or die game for the Clippers.
Kinda disappointed to be honest but I think Ty Lou should keep more the rotation firm they should find really a way to stop Luka and if they can't then a sad farewell awaits them again. If they lose again this year then I'd say this will be the end of PG and Kawhi tandem, just my two cents.
This Brooklyn vs Boston game is something else. Brooklyn up 19:4 after 3:30 minutes and now down 4 at HT (being down by as many as 10 points short before HT).
How does domination develop into this? 19 points in 4min and then 38 in 20min.
Hopefully they will get their sxxt together in the 2. half.
How does domination develop into this? 19 points in 4min and then 38 in 20min.
Hopefully they will get their sxxt together in the 2. half.
I'l try to jinx Atlanta here, 
I watched the first quarter and it was really close, but when I cam back end of the 2nd, Atlanta is leading by 14 points already.and they only scored 13 second quarter points. They really need to come up big in the 3rd just like in game 3 and get close. This is Atlanta's home court, you don't want to be buried deep and do the catch up in the 4th quarter. Score now: 58-44.
Clippers can't find a way to stop Luka, they should double team him early and try to get the ball away from him. As far as the half court, they should employ this defense, otherwise Luka will have his game again toying with anyone that Clippers are throwing on him. Kawhi, Bev, PG13, 3 of the best defensive player we have and yet they can't stop Doncic. This is a do or die game for the Clippers.
I watched the first quarter and it was really close, but when I cam back end of the 2nd, Atlanta is leading by 14 points already.and they only scored 13 second quarter points. They really need to come up big in the 3rd just like in game 3 and get close. This is Atlanta's home court, you don't want to be buried deep and do the catch up in the 4th quarter. Score now: 58-44.
Clippers can't find a way to stop Luka, they should double team him early and try to get the ball away from him. As far as the half court, they should employ this defense, otherwise Luka will have his game again toying with anyone that Clippers are throwing on him. Kawhi, Bev, PG13, 3 of the best defensive player we have and yet they can't stop Doncic. This is a do or die game for the Clippers.
Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Clippers have their backs to the wall tonight. They're both in danger of going down 3-0 and pretty much kissing their season goodbye. The Celtics going up against the Nets is a pretty good excuse for them, but the Clippers making an early exit again with PG and Kawhi is not a good look. I don't think that pairing will be together much longer. The way Luka has been playing, it would be tough for any team to beat them. I'm just surprised the Clippers who supposedly have the most defensive talent in the NBA are getting cooked by a big slow young guy.
Yes, of course, they are already criticized and more if they will lose today. Clippers is supposed to be a championship team and that dream might be gone soon if they will not come back in the series. I expect them to be more careful now, play with urgency and of course, win the game.
Good luck to Leonard and George, may they have a good shooting against a hot-shooting Mavericks team.
If they will be sweep by the Mavericks, I'm afraid George will be traded to another team, so this game 3 is very important to both of them as their a big expectation from them, after getting criticized, it's very sweet if they will win and come back.
Rondo should play more, he can be a good used for good ball rotation and defense as well.
Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Clippers have their backs to the wall tonight. They're both in danger of going down 3-0 and pretty much kissing their season goodbye. The Celtics going up against the Nets is a pretty good excuse for them, but the Clippers making an early exit again with PG and Kawhi is not a good look. I don't think that pairing will be together much longer. The way Luka has been playing, it would be tough for any team to beat them. I'm just surprised the Clippers who supposedly have the most defensive talent in the NBA are getting cooked by a big slow young guy.
Yes, of course, they are already criticized and more if they will lose today. Clippers is supposed to be a championship team and that dream might be gone soon if they will not come back in the series. I expect them to be more careful now, play with urgency and of course, win the game.
Good luck to Leonard and George, may they have a good shooting against a hot-shooting Mavericks team.
If they will be sweep by the Mavericks, I'm afraid George will be traded to another team, so this game 3 is very important to both of them as their a big expectation from them, after getting criticized, it's very sweet if they will win and come back.
Rondo should play more, he can be a good used for good ball rotation and defense as well.
The end of the road for the Miami Heat. Their good playoffs run last year becomes overrated to the point that most people think they will do the same this year.
Milwaukee Bucks are not even showing their best. Those 3 games are all relaxed and the Heat didn't give them a good match. It's totally fine if the Heat will not able to pass the Bucks but at least give them a good match. Those young Miami Heat guys are underperforming so much a big difference from what they have shown last year. I'm expecting a good playoff run on Miami Heat since those young guys explode last year in the bubble but the expectation is far from reality.
Maybe in the next season or two.
Milwaukee Bucks are not even showing their best. Those 3 games are all relaxed and the Heat didn't give them a good match. It's totally fine if the Heat will not able to pass the Bucks but at least give them a good match. Those young Miami Heat guys are underperforming so much a big difference from what they have shown last year. I'm expecting a good playoff run on Miami Heat since those young guys explode last year in the bubble but the expectation is far from reality.
Maybe in the next season or two.
Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Clippers have their backs to the wall tonight. They're both in danger of going down 3-0 and pretty much kissing their season goodbye. The Celtics going up against the Nets is a pretty good excuse for them, but the Clippers making an early exit again with PG and Kawhi is not a good look. I don't think that pairing will be together much longer. The way Luka has been playing, it would be tough for any team to beat them. I'm just surprised the Clippers who supposedly have the most defensive talent in the NBA are getting cooked by a big slow young guy.
Yes, of course, they are already criticized and more if they will lose today. Clippers is supposed to be a championship team and that dream might be gone soon if they will not come back in the series. I expect them to be more careful now, play with urgency and of course, win the game.
Good luck to Leonard and George, may they have a good shooting against a hot-shooting Mavericks team.
I think the best series in the first round of the playoffs is the Knicks vs Hawks.
Do you agree with that guys?
This is just my personal opinion, I just see that they evenly match although the Hawks steal one game on the road.
I also like how Rose is given more playing time and a big responsibility to lead the team.
Do you agree with that guys?
This is just my personal opinion, I just see that they evenly match although the Hawks steal one game on the road.
I also like how Rose is given more playing time and a big responsibility to lead the team.
The games are exiting because they are close and the fans are involved but the best series, I dont think so.
So many missed shots and turnovers, its not nice to look at.
I rather see the Nuggets and Blazers shooting the lights out.
Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Clippers have their backs to the wall tonight. They're both in danger of going down 3-0 and pretty much kissing their season goodbye. The Celtics going up against the Nets is a pretty good excuse for them, but the Clippers making an early exit again with PG and Kawhi is not a good look. I don't think that pairing will be together much longer. The way Luka has been playing, it would be tough for any team to beat them. I'm just surprised the Clippers who supposedly have the most defensive talent in the NBA are getting cooked by a big slow young guy.
Lakers will pushed that to happened if Suns won't find ways to stop Davis, his dominance inside
really a pain in the ass since Dennis and LeBron are doing their shares outside.
Drummond and Kuzma made it easier for AD because they were helpful in the restricted area, and Lebron also was very active in the second half. So even if the Suns find a way to stop Davis in upcoming games, it probably won't be enough to win this series. really a pain in the ass since Dennis and LeBron are doing their shares outside.
It's hard to say about the Lakers-Suns rivalry that these are beautiful games. Lots of missed shots, many turnovers on both sides. However, the teams' willingness to fight cannot be denied. This was also the case in the third game. The first half was even, but in the third quarter the Lakers gained a 10-point advantage and did not give it back to the end of the match. However, the fight for each ball lasted until the last whistle. Antonio Davis was unstoppable today by the Suns defenders. Lebron is also back in shape. It seems to me that the competition will end after the fifth game.
That's playoff Lebron, I don't know but Jae Crowder will have nightmares when James is clowning you:
Booker frustrated, dangerous foul on Dennis and then Lakers playing bully-basketball. It's gonna be over in 5.
@Japinat - I agree, the Knicks vs Hawks is more exciting, Atlanta holds home court because they steal one at Madison, but Knicks are coming back to their home court and try to get one to get the advantage.
I think the best series in the first round of the playoffs is the Knicks vs Hawks.
Do you agree with that guys?
This is just my personal opinion, I just see that they evenly match although the Hawks steal one game on the road.
I also like how Rose is given more playing time and a big responsibility to lead the team.
Do you agree with that guys?
This is just my personal opinion, I just see that they evenly match although the Hawks steal one game on the road.
I also like how Rose is given more playing time and a big responsibility to lead the team.
I would agree if Knicks will win at least 1 game on the road, if not, then there's a big possibility that the series will end in game 5. Well, game 1 was really close, game 2 was a good win as they rally to make it happen, so this Knicks team has a spirit to win as they do not give up easily.
They need it if they wanted to stay in this series, I can agree that if Hawks take 2 games at home, probably the series will end either game 5 or 6, Knicks needs to win on the road they've got the spirit and they need to continue playing more harder.
DRose should continue leading this young squad, with his experienced he can easily bring the momentum on their side. Playing like he's on its prime taking crucial shots and banking it.
A very classic DRose, hope to see more great performances from him.
Chris Paul looks better as compare to game 2 and hitting his favorite fade away shots, so that's a good sign that he is improving, so good job from the Phoenix Suns trainers.
Ayton still doing good against AD and Drummond in game 3, Lakers just lead 3 in the halftime. Still anybody's ball game here until either one of them exploded in the third quarter. But I'm expecting a very tight race, both teams didn't shoot well, evident of the defense.
But the story changed in the 2nd half especially in the 3rd quarter where the Lakers had a huge run. Ayton still doing good against AD and Drummond in game 3, Lakers just lead 3 in the halftime. Still anybody's ball game here until either one of them exploded in the third quarter. But I'm expecting a very tight race, both teams didn't shoot well, evident of the defense.
CP3 only played 27 minutes and his contribution is not really enough to help the team to at least compete at a high level.
Seems like they are really frustrated as they can't break the defense of the Lakers.
it end up a low scoring game and when with that, it's always a Lakers game.
This is why I think Lakers and Suns matchup was just a joke, it was like Lakers were second seed, and we all know they will win, it could be in 5 or 6 but they will win for sure no doubt.
I think the best series in the first round of the playoffs is the Knicks vs Hawks.
Do you agree with that guys?
This is just my personal opinion, I just see that they evenly match although the Hawks steal one game on the road.
I also like how Rose is given more playing time and a big responsibility to lead the team.
Do you agree with that guys?
This is just my personal opinion, I just see that they evenly match although the Hawks steal one game on the road.
I also like how Rose is given more playing time and a big responsibility to lead the team.
I would agree if Knicks will win at least 1 game on the road, if not, then there's a big possibility that the series will end in game 5. Well, game 1 was really close, game 2 was a good win as they rally to make it happen, so this Knicks team has a spirit to win as they do not give up easily.
I think the best series in the first round of the playoffs is the Knicks vs Hawks.
Do you agree with that guys?
This is just my personal opinion, I just see that they evenly match although the Hawks steal one game on the road.
I also like how Rose is given more playing time and a big responsibility to lead the team.
Do you agree with that guys?
This is just my personal opinion, I just see that they evenly match although the Hawks steal one game on the road.
I also like how Rose is given more playing time and a big responsibility to lead the team.
It's hard to say about the Lakers-Suns rivalry that these are beautiful games. Lots of missed shots, many turnovers on both sides. However, the teams' willingness to fight cannot be denied. This was also the case in the third game. The first half was even, but in the third quarter the Lakers gained a 10-point advantage and did not give it back to the end of the match. However, the fight for each ball lasted until the last whistle. Antonio Davis was unstoppable today by the Suns defenders. Lebron is also back in shape. It seems to me that the competition will end after the fifth game.
Lakers will pushed that to happened if Suns won't find ways to stop Davis, his dominance inside
really a pain in the ass since Dennis and LeBron are doing their shares outside.
Both teams are trying to win this game but at the end it's the Lakers who really dominate, CP3 have limited minutes
and Booker didn't produce that much to lift the suns,
While at the other end LeBron and Davis did not disappoint their fans.
It's hard to say about the Lakers-Suns rivalry that these are beautiful games. Lots of missed shots, many turnovers on both sides. However, the teams' willingness to fight cannot be denied. This was also the case in the third game. The first half was even, but in the third quarter the Lakers gained a 10-point advantage and did not give it back to the end of the match. However, the fight for each ball lasted until the last whistle. Antonio Davis was unstoppable today by the Suns defenders. Lebron is also back in shape. It seems to me that the competition will end after the fifth game.
But the story changed in the 2nd half especially in the 3rd quarter where the Lakers had a huge run.
CP3 only played 27 minutes and his contribution is not really enough to help the team to at least compete at a high level.
Seems like they are really frustrated as they can't break the defense of the Lakers.
it end up a low scoring game and when with that, it's always a Lakers game.
Yeah, I watched the whole game. He suddenly misses those short-range shots which are his favorites and you can see him reacting to his shoulders after.CP3 only played 27 minutes and his contribution is not really enough to help the team to at least compete at a high level.
Seems like they are really frustrated as they can't break the defense of the Lakers.
it end up a low scoring game and when with that, it's always a Lakers game.
Then, he missed a free throw (93 percent in FT line) and shake his shoulder again.
That's all signs that it is getting stiff again and he cannot continue to play anymore so they sat him down.
Suns badly need a leader, someone who can calm them down whenever a storm comes. Ayton unable to catch a lot of pass and they are just losing the ball most of the time.
It's a sad reality and this is Booker's first playoffs game and he can't shoulder it all.
Later, Hawks will be at home against Knicks. I'll bet for overtime.
Good luck mate, I like that too.
Thanks for your contributions, guys!!
Well, I always think that the playoffs separate men from boys.
Lakers have an excellent and experienced team, while the Suns, have a good team, but with a promising future ahead.
Look, I don't know, but I feel Chris Paul is not leading the Suns to victory, it seems to me, he is not in the old days.
The only way I think the Suns can beat the Lakers is if LeBron James or AD get injuried (I hope it doesn't happen)
Well, I always think that the playoffs separate men from boys.
Lakers have an excellent and experienced team, while the Suns, have a good team, but with a promising future ahead.
Look, I don't know, but I feel Chris Paul is not leading the Suns to victory, it seems to me, he is not in the old days.
The only way I think the Suns can beat the Lakers is if LeBron James or AD get injuried (I hope it doesn't happen)
Looks like Chris Paul need some weeks to recover that injured shoulder to regain back his skills and they can give Lakers their very best. Obviously that's not gonna happen, perhaps this is his fate when every time they are close to get a chance to compete to the NBA finals, he is prevented with some sort of injuries. Just like what happened when they were so close beating the GSW last 2018 if I'm not mistaken.
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