Can Cliff Paul insure the sun’s shine when the reign show out? #2 Suns vs the 7th Seed Theory Lakers

[Dr. Narcisse]

Paul got hurt DURING the series. Lebron was favored going into the series and every game during. Even today’s game with no AD, Lakers we’re still favored. Let’s not act like everyone was picking the Suns to win this series.

Suns were favored to win this game though.

Bron shot 0 fts today and only has 17 through 5 games. I expect he'll get some calls at home. He cant attack in the half court like he use to, but if he does it enough they'll start calling fouls.

The thing is Vogel played the wrong hand playing Bron about 20 of the 1st 21 mins. He still needs his breaks. Dennis just gotta step up during that time.

 

[ABlackMan]

“Draymond i ain’t know you could walk on water”

 

[Dr. Narcisse]

What is with you guys and your hot takes, comparing last year team to this year team.

This Lakers season has been riddled with injuries and before Bron got hurt Lakers were in the top of the conference. Sure the shooting problems were still there and the missing of Dwight hurt them, but they were legit.
But it is what it is, we need shooters

That and as @Trojan 24 said...Phoenix was about the worst draw (outside of maybe Utah). Really needed to face Denver that 1st round to try and find some rhythm.

 

[Sterling Archer]

Yeah, that made a lot of sense. The Lakers favored to beat this PHX team without AD and get blown out by 30.

I quoted you because your post was acting like the Suns were the 7th seed and them beating LAL was a joke.

The LAKERS WERE STILL FAVORED WITH NO AD. What part do you not understand?

 

[Sterling Archer]

Suns were favored to win this game though.

Bron shot 0 fts today and only has 17 through 5 games. I expect he'll get some calls at home. He cant attack in the half court like he use to, but if he does it enough they'll start calling fouls.

The thing is Vogel played the wrong hand playing Bron about 20 of the 1st 21 mins. He still needs his breaks. Dennis just gotta step up during that time.

Suns were NOT favored to with this game. They were a 5pt underdog

edit: was wrong on the odds

 

[L@CaT]

Paul got hurt DURING the series. Lebron was favored going into the series and every game during. Even today’s game with no AD, Lakers we’re still favored. Let’s not act like everyone was picking the Suns to win this series.

Lakers weren’t favored today. Vegas had -5 Phoenix. Meaning Phoenix were the favorite.

 

[GoldenGlove]

The LAKERS WERE STILL FAVORED WITH NO AD. What part do you not understand?

Bro, do you blindly just go off of the odds on who was favored or do you watch games?

This Lakers team, this season, ain't beating the Suns without AD is my point. I don't check odds and shyt cause I don't do sports bets. Obviously, whoever favored the Lakers to win this game with AD's status up in the air was wrong as fukk, I could have told you that.

 

[Dr. Narcisse]

Suns were NOT favored to with this game. They were a 5pt underdog

• Lakers vs. Suns spread: Suns -4.5
• 2021 NBA Playoffs: Lakers vs. Suns odds, line, picks, Game 5 predictions from model on 100-66 roll - CBSSports.com

The - means that team is favored.

 

[Sterling Archer]

Bro, do you blindly just go off of the odds on who was favored or do you watch games?

This Lakers team, this season, ain't beating the Suns without AD is my point. I don't check odds and shyt cause I don't do sports bets. Obviously, whoever favored the Lakers to win this game with AD's status up in the air was wrong as fukk, I could have told you that.

Yeah I watched these games. I just don’t flip flop as the game goes on when it doesn’t go how I projected like y’all do. If you (not you personally) didn’t think Lebron would be eliminated in the first round without Davis, I don’t care to hear about the minutia that will get coddled together to excuse it.

 

[Saysumthinfunnymike]

LA's best chance is to hope the shooters they don't have get hot.. it's possible for a game tho especially at home.

 

[LezJepzin]

 

[Saysumthinfunnymike]

Injury is whack. I hate the Lakers but I want the champs to lose at full strength with their best player on the court. Not like this. Lame.

game 1 was crucial though. if AD doesn't suck and have Ayton outplaying him than maybe they'd have more breathing room.

 

[MooseMouthMthafuga]

Incredibly dominant win by Phoenix, but I do think they should be conscious of Bron's jumper going on for really the first time since breh has been back

if AD can come back and be about 80% of what he's been, they might finally have something resembling their 2020 versions. I really don't think there's much longer these nikkas can go with both being clearly fukked up, but we'll see

Bron always shoots good in Phoenix.I made a post yesterday about how he likes the rims in that arena.He shot pretty damn good in the first two games of this series.

 

[Trojan 24]

That and as @Trojan 24 said...Phoenix was about the worst draw (outside of maybe Utah). Really needed to face Denver that 1st round to try and find some rhythm.

Yep, the first round was always the biggest hurdle in my eyes due to the lack of cohesion. And that wasn't even considering AD getting hurt

 

[Sterling Archer]

• Lakers vs. Suns spread: Suns -4.5
• 2021 NBA Playoffs: Lakers vs. Suns odds, line, picks, Game 5 predictions from model on 100-66 roll - CBSSports.com

The - means that team is favored.

I know. I just saw odds for the wrong game.