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[WC Semifinals] (2)Phoenix vs. (3)Denver

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by J.R., Jun 4, 2021.

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Suns vs. Nuggets

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

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  2. Suns in 5

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  3. Suns in 6

    33.3%
  4. Suns in 7

    18.2%
  5. Nuggets in 7

    12.1%
  6. Nuggets in 6

    27.3%
  7. Nuggets in 5

    3.0%
  8. Nuggets in 4

    3.0%
  1. ronclone

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    Is this serious? Who said this?
     
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    The thing is that even Morey has admitted in interviews that this philosophy is based on aggregates and achieving a number of possessions to make the numbers work. He also stated that in the right situations like in crunch time and to break streaks or cold spells, a mid range shot is perfectly acceptable if it is one of your spots.

    Problem is that not many of the Rockets outside Paul had a mid range spot that was automatic, and neither McHale or D'Antoni were great for preparing and teaching situational strategy.
     
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    Let's just have the Long 2 renaissance as well while we are at it.
     
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    Morris/Barton in for Rivers/Camp

    Nuggets win game 4, Suns win and finish series game 5.
     
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    Harden used to have a pretty good mid range game his first few years here until he fell in love with off balance, step back, 1 legged, fadeaway 3 pointers from 30 ft out.
     
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    I vaguely remember it, but I don't recall it being that consistent. But yeah removing that completely from his game was a mistake.
     
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    This series is over. When you are down 3-0 there should be a mercy rule
     
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    rpr52121 Sober Fan
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    I mean eventually someone will comeback from 0-3 in the NBA. It has happened in both NHL and MLB, even if still rarely. I mean we have even seen a 16th seed over a 1 seed in the NCAA finally in the past few years.
     
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    It’s literally impossible but I get what you mean
     
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    cp3s lift on midrange jumpshots is insane
     
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    Nuggets look like they’re on their way to getting waxed again…can’t really blame them, Suns are a good team, and I just can’t take a team seriously that’s been starting the likes of Campazzo or has a bench consisting of Rivers, JaMychal Green, McGee, Milsap, etc

    aside from being healthier last year, Denver also had more talent…and even then, they did still manage to go down 3-1 in both the 1st and 2nd round

    so yeah, I can’t take Denver seriously which is why I’ve skipped most of their games this postseason

    just goes to show u how far away the Blazers are from being a threat when they were clearly a worse team than Denver even minus Murray
     
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    Not gonna lie, I think Portland would have been a more competitive opponent than Denver.
     
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    wow cp3 with a ripthrough earning freebies....like a clockwork
     
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    lets see if they can come back from being down 3 - 0, if anyone could to it its them....
     
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    I thought I was going to be able to root for the Suns, But I'm just Jealous.

    they stole our whole flow.
     
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    on the other hand youre the MVP(in conversation) of cf so there still a lot to be fond of
     
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