ehh....6 or 7...it'll be close..
L.A. just has to beat PHX.....lakers or clippers lol...
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It'll definately will be exciting to watch. I don't think the Clippers have the depth to make it past the Suns. Suns run the court a lot better than the Clips. Did you see how they just ran the court against the Lakers? I'm positive they can continue that. They also have momentum after that series against the Lakers. Playing an opponent in the same arena as they just played in should add to their drive and motivation
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? Do you know anything?
Just because you run the court better than you oppentent doesn't mean you're going to win the game...... Spurs and Pistons don't run the courts extremely well...and I believe they've racked up a few more championships than the Suns yeah?
The Clippers won their series in quick fashion...and therefore are rested for this game.....never does taking a series to 7 games give you an advantadge over a team who's been able to rest up and prepare.
Playing in the same arena is one of the worst sports arguements I've heard......so they're now used to the Staple's Center's rims? get out....they play at the staple's center often during the year being that the Lakers and the Clippers are both in their division.....and the only court advantadge there is, is home court..... it's still an away game regardless of what arena its in...
and I don't even know what you're basing the depth on......the Clippers have good depth down low...which the sun's lack even from their starters.... Cassel vs Nash will be much more enthralling than vs Parker....who's gonna guard Brand? Marion..?? I don't see that going too well for them. and Kamaan? who's gaurding him?...The Clippers have players on their bench who have started previously...whereas the Suns are starting players who've only ever come off the bench in years prior... thats not to say they aren't talented...but the Suns are NOT deeper than the Clippers....
Fact is...the Clippers are WAY better than the Lakers...and if the Suns struggled with the Lakers....it's very concievable that they'll struggle if not lose to the Clippers...
Just because you run the court better than you oppentent doesn't mean you're going to win the game...... Spurs and Pistons don't run the courts extremely well...and I believe they've racked up a few more championships than the Suns yeah?
The Clippers won their series in quick fashion...and therefore are rested for this game.....never does taking a series to 7 games give you an advantadge over a team who's been able to rest up and prepare.
Playing in the same arena is one of the worst sports arguements I've heard......so they're now used to the Staple's Center's rims? get out....they play at the staple's center often during the year being that the Lakers and the Clippers are both in their division.....and the only court advantadge there is, is home court..... it's still an away game regardless of what arena its in...
and I don't even know what you're basing the depth on......the Clippers have good depth down low...which the sun's lack even from their starters.... Cassel vs Nash will be much more enthralling than vs Parker....who's gonna guard Brand? Marion..?? I don't see that going too well for them. and Kamaan? who's gaurding him?...The Clippers have players on their bench who have started previously...whereas the Suns are starting players who've only ever come off the bench in years prior... thats not to say they aren't talented...but the Suns are NOT deeper than the Clippers....
Fact is...the Clippers are WAY better than the Lakers...and if the Suns struggled with the Lakers....it's very concievable that they'll struggle if not lose to the Clippers...
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One thing the Suns have over the Clippers is 3s. If the Suns get on fire sinking 3 after 3, the Clippers will be in trouble.
FT is another thing the Suns have on their side. If you send them to the line, chances are they're going to make the shots.
FT is another thing the Suns have on their side. If you send them to the line, chances are they're going to make the shots.
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Detroit ruined Cleveland today 113-86
pretty sure Miami is gonna take out NJ pretty easily..
pretty sure Miami is gonna take out NJ pretty easily..
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Dude, I couldn't believe that game. It wasn't even a game. lol Detroit was dancing circles around Cleveland. I doubt that series will go to more than 5 games.
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Well...Detriot finally decided to show up on game day...they've been coming to work half asleep and just going through the motions...which was enough to beat the Bucks...but now they'll start to show their dominance...
Yeah the suns are good FT shooters.....but the Clippers have some good 3-point shooters on their roster as well...Maggette, Cassel, Radmonovic, Mobley.......and if what you're going on is your ability to shoot the 3....I find your chances to be diminished.....teams that live and die on the 3 often don't make it too far come playoff time...
Yeah the suns are good FT shooters.....but the Clippers have some good 3-point shooters on their roster as well...Maggette, Cassel, Radmonovic, Mobley.......and if what you're going on is your ability to shoot the 3....I find your chances to be diminished.....teams that live and die on the 3 often don't make it too far come playoff time...
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I'm not saying that running court guarentees that you'll do well but I'm sure that the Suns will be able to use that to their advantage against the Clippers. The Clippers have depth? All the guys you named were starters. I haven't heard anything about their bench.
In the regular season the Suns were better stat wise than the Clippers. Suns averaged 108.4 ppg to the Clips 97.2 ppg. Clippers averaged 2 more rebounds per game yet the Suns averaged more assists, had a better FG, FT, and 3pt percentage. Their stats are outstanding.
Marion can play some great defense. He is fifth in the league in steals per game. He also averages about 2 blocks a game. This guy can play defense. Brand will make him work but I believe that Marion can take him. Marion is a strong player and can grab the boards also. He averages 11.2 rpg. 8.8 on defense. He can play and will hold Brand.
The Staples Center thing was just a guess but after having a great series there against the Lakers you think that the adrenaline from playing there and the recent memories of a great series will affect them in a good way to play well on the road. Going to a game 7, and winning it by 31, also gives them momentum going into this next series. I know that when it comes to baseball, I prefer to play regularly instead of having a huge break like the Clippers have. It helps you stay focussed and it does give you momentum
In the regular season the Suns were better stat wise than the Clippers. Suns averaged 108.4 ppg to the Clips 97.2 ppg. Clippers averaged 2 more rebounds per game yet the Suns averaged more assists, had a better FG, FT, and 3pt percentage. Their stats are outstanding.
Marion can play some great defense. He is fifth in the league in steals per game. He also averages about 2 blocks a game. This guy can play defense. Brand will make him work but I believe that Marion can take him. Marion is a strong player and can grab the boards also. He averages 11.2 rpg. 8.8 on defense. He can play and will hold Brand.
The Staples Center thing was just a guess but after having a great series there against the Lakers you think that the adrenaline from playing there and the recent memories of a great series will affect them in a good way to play well on the road. Going to a game 7, and winning it by 31, also gives them momentum going into this next series. I know that when it comes to baseball, I prefer to play regularly instead of having a huge break like the Clippers have. It helps you stay focussed and it does give you momentum
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The 3 guys for the Clippers must have fallen asleep during the game. They went 3-10. The Suns sunk 12-27. Bell and Nash are amazing three point shooters.
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but I believe that Marion can take him. He can play and will hold Brand.
lmao...yeah....sure...how'd that one work out TT? If you don't know what you're talking about...don't say it.
Suns played great....god damn FT's are ridiculous over there.....Livingston had a couple TO's in crunch time...and the Suns just shot lights out....how many threes did they hit?
I'm still confident the Clippers will pull it out....Brand can't be stopped period....the Suns at least MIGHT cool off a little bit when they go back to Staples...
hopefully Jefferson isn't hurt too badly....they raped the Heat tonight though man.....
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lmao...yeah....sure...how'd that one work out TT? If you don't know what you're talking about...don't say it.
Suns played great....god damn FT's are ridiculous over there.....Livingston had a couple TO's in crunch time...and the Suns just shot lights out....how many threes did they hit?
I'm still confident the Clippers will pull it out....Brand can't be stopped period....the Suns at least MIGHT cool off a little bit when they go back to Staples...
hopefully Jefferson isn't hurt too badly....they raped the Heat tonight though man.....
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