Ayton was the difference maker of this game, Clippers could have won the game but the luck is still on the Suns' side. It's interesting for the Clippers as though they are on the road, they almost steal one game, and now that it's their turn to play a home game, I think they'll win in game 3.

A new star is starting to show, in the suns line-up its Cameron Payne, I saw this guy on youtube before got drafted, I never thought he will be a big impact on this team, if not with his great performance tonight they would have down big in the third and fourth, although, he's the last lay up to give the clippers a chance to take the lead.

Looking at match ups, Bucks weakness is if they can't defend Capela on the inside. Then, there is Trae Young against Jrue Holiday which might be a good match up. While Hawks will also have a problem dealing with Giannis. Offensively I think Hawks has so much options with outside shooting while on defense it will be Bucks with the upper hand.
If you ask my bias opinion though, I am betting for the Bucks here as I think the dominance of Giannis will be the key factor if Hawks cannot find an answer to stop him. -7.5 for the Bucks and analysts may also have the same idea that's why it's that high for a handicap.

I think this is going to be.another chess match, just like the Clippers vs Phoenix series. Will be a good match up, Lopez vs Capela inside and then we have Giannis to provide some cover as well.

And then Trae Young, I think it will be. a big challenge for Tucker or even Jrue Holiday to contain him because he has the speed and can shoot way outside. So you don't know if you will give him space early when crossing the mid court, or stay close to him as early so that he can't shoot.

And of course Giannis, seems that he up his game in the series against the Nets, he can now dribble penetrate, play behind his back and then that long stride when attempting a fast break. Also, he seems to facilitate if that option is not open for him in the first 2 quarters.

So this is a close match up, and I do agree that they can take care of game 1 with and cover -7.5 and then Hawks adjusting in game 2.

Basketball is a game of adjustments. You know how to adjust fast then you have a better chances of winning.

Now regarding Trae Young, we know already that Tucker or Holiday will just follow him anywhere. We saw how Tucker guarded Durant in their match-up and saw how he can limit his shooting percentage and that might happen too with Trae. If this happen then the best option for the Hawks is to have a second or even a third scorer that can step up because it looks like Trae will be having a hard time having some good shots because of how good this Bucks team is when it comes to defense.

They're down 0-2 from their last 2 games in the playoffs, but I guess the Suns are a different team than the Mavs and Jazz especially when CP3 is playing. Maybe If Leonard will be back in the next games, they could bounce back from this deficit.
I remember the Denver Nuggets in the 2020 playoffs. They were down 3-1 in the first and second round but still managed to win both games. However they were not able to get passed to the Laker team. I honestly seeing it the same for the Clippers. I'm rooting for the Suns to make the Finals this year, though I have underestimated from the start of the season.

Clippers better resurrect Kawhi's injured knee otherwise this is over in 4 or 5, i give them zero chance without him, despite being very close to steal one last night.

Now you get CP3 back in your starting lineup, extra motivated and hungry to play, Cam Payne off the bench running wild with the second unit (you saw how he torched them for 29/9), and most importantly there's no Rudy Gobert on the Suns' roster who you can exploit going small. #SunsIn4🧹   


source: https://twitter.com/chrisbhaynes/status/1407788700679905284

What a close game Suns - Clippers was! I thought that Clippers would win this one even if they have difficulties. But Suns managed to be victorious again this time having only 1 point difference. It was a really exciting game and now the series is 2-0.

And there is a very little time left for Bucks - Hawks series to start. I think that Bucks will make a good start with the help of Giannis.

What a 3rd quarter by the Atlanta Hawks, currently leading the Bucks 78-86.

Trae Young shaking before hitting that 3's and then Collins with two assists dunks from Trae. I don't know if they can pull an upset in game 1. But if they keep up their energy like this and Bucks missing their 3's. I wouldn't be surprised in this is going to be a steal for the Hawks.

No, it's more than than, I got it @4.32 boosted odds:



Yeah, I thought that Bucks will win, so I stopped watching the game, but when I got back saw them leading already by 3. So it's a good day for those who bet on the underdogs. Reason I bet on them is that they did against the Knicks in the first round and then on Sixers as well.