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2021 NBA Finals: Phoenix Suns vs. Milwaukee Bucks

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by J.R., Jul 3, 2021.

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Suns vs. Bucks

Poll closed Jul 7, 2021.
  1. Suns in 4

    5.0%
  2. Suns in 5

    12.5%
  3. Suns in 6

    41.3%
  4. Suns in 7

    15.0%
  5. Bucks in 7

    11.3%
  6. Bucks in 6

    11.3%
  7. Bucks in 5

    2.5%
  8. Bucks in 4

    1.3%
  1. roslolian

    roslolian Member

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    It's bad cuz everybody had their minds set on superstar team vs Lebron.

    As long as its better than the pandemic though I think its good enough for the NBA and TNT. TV is like dying man.
     
  2. Sanctity

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    The Suns only hope to mitigate Giannis's athleticism is D. Ayton. No other way. Ayton just might be the only athletic big second only to Giannis in terms of jumping ability and running the court. Capela had his chance.
     
  3. PWR

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    This is exactly where I'm at also.
     
  4. HP3

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    I just want to point out that advanced Stats wise, holiday is still very good. He might actually be the best perimeter defender in the league. However badlly he shoots, he always makes up for it on defense.
     
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  5. Reeko

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    ratings were way down across all sports during the pandemic

    the ratings for these finals are barely half of what GS-Cavs was doing, and noticeably less than injured Warriors-Raptors
     
  6. JayGoogle

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    I was thinking about this...I mean really, the best guy we can send to the Olympics on short notice is Javale McGee...I would have asked Allen what he was doing...maybe Ayton will naturalize and play for USA like Duncan did...

    But since Anthony Davis got hurt it's left that team thin at big man because all of the best bigs are foreign.
     
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  7. DreamShook

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    When Rockets were contending I couldn't even bring myself to watch any other teams do well. Harden leaving Houston barren actually freed me up to watch some games..
     
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  8. Damion Laverne

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    So much dumb basketball by the Suns
     
  9. Reeko

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    fck it, go get that ring Giannis…Idc at this point

    CF would be obnoxious and toxic as hell if CP3 won
     
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  10. Mr. Space City

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    If the Suns don’t get it done this year, its never happening again anytime soon.
     
  11. jerryclark

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    Oh but didnt middleton have the most points last game? No? Stop with your trash takes. At least try and have some consistency with these narratives
     
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  12. HP3

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    I still think Chris Paul still has it in him. Phoenix is a tough team. And I know they can win the next two. Chris Paul teams do not keel over and die. Could be wrong but I dont think so.
     
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  13. JayGoogle

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    Ayton has basically been outplayed by Giannis. I mean they start the games off with Lopez out of respect to him (I guess...) but once they put Giannis at center that's basically the end of Ayton doing much of anything of note.
     
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  14. RedRedemption

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    CP3s body of work is so good that it doesn’t matter in terms of his legacy as a whole but I think this will absolutely cap his ceiling in terms of his legacy if he loses this.
     
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  15. jerryclark

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    Lol why are you bringing up harden? Nets have a championship level team. And so do the bucks
     
  16. RedRedemption

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    hol up. People still hate CP3 here???
     
  17. Reeko

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    Coach Bud was well on his way to getting fired before Kyrie got injured. Now he’s about to win a title and get a contract extension.

    #Blessings
     
  18. RedRedemption

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    the clippers keeled over and died a lot.

    if he loses this then he’s a choker through and through tbh. I defended him but man… when it comes down to it they either fold or he gets injured to hell.
     
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    Youre right ayton is best on him but i really dont think they win by focusing on giannis. He can't even close a game. This is the first time ive ever seen giannis, holiday and middleton all play well in a game. Giannis will get his layups and dunks. The outside shooting and cp3 being a non factor 90% of the game is what killed them.
     
  20. HP3

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    Its not really that, Ayton has defended him well, Giannis is just hot and he's hitting those jumpers this series. Ayton honestly, is a very low motor player. He doesnt go after rebounds. I dont want to say soft....but he...has to have more energy.
     
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