Suns are not looking good in that first half. They’re shooting efficient but their turnovers and rebounding has been pathetic. They’ve let the Nuggets get 15 more shots in the first half. Hard to win the game when the other team gets to take that many more shots. Durant has 8 rebounds but Ayton only has 3… The rest of the Suns need to start boarding if they’re gonna have a chance.

Kevin Durant was the only one being aggressive on both ends of the floor. I don't think that's the recipe for a winning Phoenix Suns. Lots of frustration fouls happened, it's the playoffs, they must control their emotions here.

"Bubble Murray"
34 points, 6/10 3-pt field goals, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists. He missed two playoff runs and now we could see a more healthy Jamal Murray that looks like he will dominate this series.
With the help of the Joker who posted 24 points, 19 rebounds,5 assists, and the deep bench they won Game 1 against the 2nd in the Western Conference Semis. They have too many weapons both offensively and defensively. Adjustments will surely happen, they should be ready for the counterattack the Suns will give.

When you look at the box score and check the Kings first you would think they clearly lost that game. Shooting splits of all go to guys were terrible. Still the Warriors managed to be even worse.

I watched the game live and the 4th quarter can't be topped in being ridiculous.

I mean with 6:30min to go they didn't make 1 field goal, not 1 !! Just 3 made free throws ( and several missed ).

They still had a chance at that point but if you close a game like this you will never win.
Well, now obviously the Kings have the big chance to advance, I doubts the Dubs will come back from this blow in game 6.

Charles Barkley even predicted them to go to the conference finals now, beating the Lakers. There is a good chance this will happen but of course first they have to eliminate the GSW. If I was betting on that game I would take the Kings 100%.

The first game is still behind and I'm not sure if the Denver Nuggets will dominate this series, the Suns are also a pretty good team. I think we can watch one of the best series of this year. In the first match, they won the match thanks to the difference in points in the second quarter. Jokic's performance was not perfect, but they still won the match, so they can have an advantage in the upcoming matches. I wouldn't be surprised if he becomes MVP, he's a good enough player to champion a team on his own

Correct.
They need CP3 to step up his game one more time. He is the one who is always open while the two of their offensive players Brooker and KD was being muscled by Gordon and KCP. Not that I underestimate Murray on his D but I think CP3 can do better on this series. Become a leader again, make plays, or be the offensive guy if forced to the point that he is open.

Tomorrow is Game 1 of the New York Knicks versus the Miami Heat and next to it is Game 7 of the Sacramento Kings versus the Golden State Warriors.
The games are super early for those who live at GMT+8.
1:00 AM for the 1st game.
3:30 AM for the 2nd game.
Either you sleep early or you don't sleep at all to catch the games.  Just kidding, just watch the replays if you are not available.

They need to keep playing the tempo that they've shown today,

I believe that with the healthy Nuggets it will be a good challenger to win the title. We have seen them before. It's just so
happen that the Lakers squad during the bubble is a full pack squad.

It's more on how hunger the player will be to continue winning, and aside from that it's also going to be depend
from how the coach will design and execute the game plan.

Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets are like the western conference finals to me. Phoenix has a good bench as well but their main advantage is the experience. KD has been in the finals many times and Booker, CP3, and the team have been in many playoffs including finals. This really matters when it comes to close games in the final minutes and when the series becomes close later or when they're behind and need to continue focusing to win the remaining games.

Overall, Denver has the best line-up from starting 5 to the bench but Jokic, Murray and most of them have limited experience. Hopefully, they won't tilt during clutch situations. I'm cheering for Denver this season to win the finals. And yes, Jokic should get another MVP this season over Embiid and maybe over Giannis too.

They are also allowing Jokic to have quality rest. When he is out, Nuggets role players are doing well against the Phoenix Suns. Michael Porter Jr and Aaron Gordon did well scoring and pressuring the Suns even when Jokic is resting. They cannot allow that in the succeeding games. They must pressure Jokic to come back and not have long rest. I wonder what adjustments Monty Williams will do against the offense of the Nuggets and their own offense. They seem to be lost on the court in their match against the Nuggets.


I also bet with the Warriors in Game 6 since it is their home court. We know how strong the Warriors are on their home, so I was surprised to see the results. Game 7 will be good to watch. I am betting on the Kings this time to win on their home court. I still believe that the Warriors are bad on the road and the Kings will be able to defend their turf. Hopefully, I am right this time. I do not have a good result this playoffs, betting-wise.


They are complete right now. All of them are healthy and the role players are doing good. Even if Jokic has a not-so-good day, there are others that could easily pick up the slack. Murray is healthy and could pick up the slack in scoring. They have good defensive players as well which could annoy the offense of the Suns.

I think this time, Jokic will be able to experience NBA Finals. I do not think they have been in the Finals yet. If they get through Phoenix Suns, I do not think there are any other teams left in the West that could stop them from going to the NBA Finals.

CP3 is a great defender, and a great floor general who can read the other team as well, not just on offense but on defense as well, so even if he doesn't touch the ball in a possession he could still direct people by talking. This is why it's insanely important to keep that going, Rondo was a player like that too, he could read the other team so well that he could finish with zero points and his contribution could be huge.

CP3 needs to work hard to help figure out Jokic and his system, they do not play just carefree, Nuggets have a system that works through Jokic and CP3 could help them with that. Ayton on Jokic, Booker on Murray, that leaves CP3 and Durant open, they could do help defense. Suns is too good to just lose, they need to fight harder without a doubt.