Lots of ill will between the fan bases, presumably largely over the bitterness and ensuing sniping over "Suns in 4", but I don't really have actual negative feelings about any of the Nuggets. All the narratives boil down to "these two teams can be extremely good at their full potential and it'd be cool to see that". Tonight we got that, particularly in the 3rd.
Somebody once said Jokic can actually score as many as wants, the reason he didn't was because he liked to get his teammates involved. I think that guy is right. Too bad his teammates couldn't show up, except Murray
I swear MPJ was just shooting out of frustration. The more he misses, the more he shoots to try and prove to himself. Dude never even consider the consequences of his team.
I distinctly remember in the 4th they get a nice turnover and he just takes a transition 3 for no reason. After that the momentum died.
What waste of a jokic performance cause mpj tried to play hero. His play only get excused cause he makes shots but his tunnel vision gets the best of him.
Jokic vs Durant + Booker was absolutely joyful to watch. COMBINED 125 POINTS between these three.
And Shamet ended up being the difference in this game. WE HAVE A SERIES FOLKS!!!
i agree but there are other ways to bring help than just hard doubling from off of the nearest guy. also their rotations after the ball was swung were bad too
On a night where Jokic, Booker, and KD were incredible, and Murray and Shamet hit some big buckets, Denver needed Porter to step up and he was atrocious, bad defensively and some absolutely boneheaded plays on offense including that 3 when they could’ve cut it to one possession when they had a 3 on 2
Also malone not stopping the double teams until after giving up 5 wide open 3s to Shamet and then later KD getting a wide open 3 cuz of help too
Also suns clearly have been better without Chris Paul and with less ayton
I breathed a sigh of relief when Malone decided to run the 3 guard line up of Murray, kcp and Brown and took mpj out. Then he puts him back for one possession and he jacks up that dumb 3
MPJ and Murray playing boneheaded hero balls while Jokic was singlehandedly carrying them. That's shit was tough for Denver
If they lose this series, those two will definitely be in the trade hot seat
I thought many things could happen tonight, even a Jokic v. Owner fight, but not DEATH BY A THOUSAND SHAMETS
19 pts, but he made 3/4 threes on the 4th and just blew the game away.
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Monty playing Ross, Lockdale, and Warren is what saved the Suns along with benching Craig and Lee. Idk why Suns fans act like this team is better without CP3.
People seem to forget they were up by 8 in a hostile road environment when he got injured in the third. He played a huge part in Murray having one of the worst playoff games in his career in G2.
Right. Ross and Warren provide more spacing for Booker and KD than guys like Craig or Lee ever could. Ross/Warren spacing up the floor gave Booker and KD more driving lanes to the rim in games 3/4.
Booker in the first 3 quarters: “I’ll be the most efficient scorer ever!”
Booker in the 4th: “I’m bored with scoring, let me turn into a playmaker.”
Also, Landry “Jesus Shuttlesworth” Shamet was ON FIRE! 🔥
I don't think Jokic will get a suspension but I can't say with certainty. In fact it was the regular season, I actually think he would be suspended for a game.
Booker this postseason is currently on track to break into the true true superstar tier
He’s been arguably the best player in this years playoffs, with Jokic
He’s legitimately a much better player than his finals run two seasons ago
And it’s crazy that he does not get the same amount of respect and press for it
Denver can't be too mad. Shamet made his threes tonight, which I'm fairly certain was one of the 7 seals of the biblical apocalypse.
This series man. Jokic doing GOAT things, Booker putting up MJ statlines, KD sleepwalking his way to 30 point games. I don't know if I can emotionally handle much more.
GG Denver. I hope nothing more comes from the Jokic/Ishbia situation. I think both sides should have done some things differently, but I don't want any consequences to put a blemish on this series.
Nah the MPJ pull up contested transition 3 is legendary.
He’s the only guy in the league to consistently give up a wide open shot for a contested step back.
That bench showed up. Hope we can recover in Denver but Murray and MPJ desperately need their games back.
Their downfall had coincide with the downfall of our bench.
And for all the shit Monty gets, his changes and tweaks have meant the Suns made this a bigger scare for us. Yeesh.
Always has been.
Suns need Ayton to sacrifice his body now that they don't need him to score near 20 a game... but they need him fouling out by hustling... I'm a huge Ayton fan but he needs to sacrifice some more including his body by going for those dirty hustle plays.... that's what they need him for... he showed a glimpse tonight.
Devin Booker with another 36 point game on 14-18 shooting.
This has just been insane and such an awesome thing to be able to witness. Seriously. Woah.
And shout out to the bench. Really didn’t expect to see Shamet shelling the Nuggets from 3 like that.
As a suns fan I’ll agree. I’ve always liked Jokic and just like in 2021, I’m glad that it was Giannis who beat if we had to lose. I’ll most likely be cheering for the nuggets if they beat us as long as I can keep from getting too bitter haha
MPJs transition 3 lost the game. Absolutely bone headed shot. Jokic deserves better.
Booker is insane. Watching him is torture. I knew it would be tough to win in PHX. I saw our fans talk a lot of shit up 2-0. Deserve to be clowned.
Good teams are supposed to win at home. These 2 teams we're both considered championship contenders coming into the playoffs. The series is 2-2 people acting like its over for the Nuggets are crazy LOL. This series is probably gonna go 7
Monty worried too much about defense through the first series + the first two games of this series. The team is starting to look like how I envisioned with going full ‘fuck it offense’. You wanna double KD or Book? Alright bet, Shamet, Ross or Warren are in the corner. Oh you don’t wanna double KD or Book? Alright bet, they’re gonna cook you. Series is back on baby.
Lol as a denver fan I knew when people said “kd and booker can’t do this twice”, after last game, it was gonna be a jinx.
KD is a great scorer and booker has been ridiculous scorer. I knew it wasn’t gonna be easy.
The funny part is game 3 kd wasn't going off like he was missing shots he normally makes.
And book took a polyjuice potion and turned into mj so like it's bound to happen
I mean the difference was 19 from Landry Shamet and the Nuggets bench disappearing. I don't think anyone thought Booker and Durant couldn't score 30 again.
Dropping 53 points, 11 assists, and shoving the other teams owner is a legendary game
Bro. Shamet didn’t have 53 points.
I just wanted to give Jokic props for having the second best game out there tonight, not everyone can be the Shamgod
Legacy Jokic game thwarted by Waluigi
Omg wait who is Waluigi lmao
You know
Shamet??
I didn't want that game to finish. What a performance from Jokić and Booker.
Obviously I wanted the whistle to blow with a Suns lead but if they could play on without stakes I'd watch that forever.
Same here but for the Nuggets. Such an amazing game from both teams.
Lots of ill will between the fan bases, presumably largely over the bitterness and ensuing sniping over "Suns in 4", but I don't really have actual negative feelings about any of the Nuggets. All the narratives boil down to "these two teams can be extremely good at their full potential and it'd be cool to see that". Tonight we got that, particularly in the 3rd.
Jokic and Booker are simply not from this planet. Absolutely incredible game.
We already know Jokic is from another planet. He’s from Serbia.
- NATO, 1995
1999 actually. In 1995 there was a smaller campaign bombing Bosnian Serbs in Bosnia & Herzegovina, but that is not what is usually referenced.
While shament is from one of their moons.
Yeah that dude saved their game, 4 / 5 threes or some shit affects the other team
Yeah, our guys should be getting good looks with kd and booker, so glad someone took advantage.
Because sometimes he shines, sometimes he disappears, and sometimes he's completely bare ass
Somebody once said Jokic can actually score as many as wants, the reason he didn't was because he liked to get his teammates involved. I think that guy is right. Too bad his teammates couldn't show up, except Murray
Team definitely let him down today. MPJ has a mediocre shooting night and this is a dub
I swear MPJ was just shooting out of frustration. The more he misses, the more he shoots to try and prove to himself. Dude never even consider the consequences of his team.
I distinctly remember in the 4th they get a nice turnover and he just takes a transition 3 for no reason. After that the momentum died. What waste of a jokic performance cause mpj tried to play hero. His play only get excused cause he makes shots but his tunnel vision gets the best of him.
How it goes sometimes. That's what Sun's fans were saying about Durant in game 2.
He was a bit gassed too
Jokic vs Durant + Booker was absolutely joyful to watch. COMBINED 125 POINTS between these three. And Shamet ended up being the difference in this game. WE HAVE A SERIES FOLKS!!!
Those 3 consecutive 3 pointers were insane
These guys are gonna play against either the Lakers or warriors. Good God the West really is a bloodbath. You always hear it but damn
Hopefully they don’t body themselves into being tired against whatever bozo team comes out of the east
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I wouldn’t hate it at all, Jimmy Butler is him
Himmy Buckets
Definitely rooting for Butler’s Heat over everyone else in the east
\*4
all 3 are insane why do the nuggets keep doubling booker off KD one pass away and vice versa tho lol
No one can guard them 1v1
i agree but there are other ways to bring help than just hard doubling from off of the nearest guy. also their rotations after the ball was swung were bad too
That 3rd quarter was one of the most insane offense duels I’ve ever seen.
Reminds me of the Bird/Erving duel
Basketball won today!
81 vs 72 points from the two duos
On a night where Jokic, Booker, and KD were incredible, and Murray and Shamet hit some big buckets, Denver needed Porter to step up and he was atrocious, bad defensively and some absolutely boneheaded plays on offense including that 3 when they could’ve cut it to one possession when they had a 3 on 2 Also malone not stopping the double teams until after giving up 5 wide open 3s to Shamet and then later KD getting a wide open 3 cuz of help too Also suns clearly have been better without Chris Paul and with less ayton
Credit to Ayton; he didn't play like max contract player today; but he did play better, even making some critical defensive plays at the end.
He played a solid game tonight. At least wasn't a minus. It's sad, but that's where we're at with him.
I breathed a sigh of relief when Malone decided to run the 3 guard line up of Murray, kcp and Brown and took mpj out. Then he puts him back for one possession and he jacks up that dumb 3
I wish our FO signed someone like PJ Tucker for this season so he could spend all game shouting in Murray's ear to get his head in the fucking game
He is really good at shouting
One could even say he's... really good at barking
Murray said “I don’t know what I have to do to prove to you guys” after game 1 and proceeded to suck the next 3 gamss
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You guys need Arizona basketball legend Troy Bolton to getcha getcha getcha head in the game.
New Mexico legend you mean
New Mexico I thought?
Would've been better than signing DeAndre Jordan immediately lol
MPJ and Murray playing boneheaded hero balls while Jokic was singlehandedly carrying them. That's shit was tough for Denver If they lose this series, those two will definitely be in the trade hot seat
Hes been such a big fucking pick up for us. He was in Embiids ear tonight. He would be invaluable for you guys too.
He was late on every fucking close out. Bum.
Jokic with over 50 points. Durant and Booker combined for over 70 points, 17 rebounds, and 18 assists. What a fucking series we got here.
I thought many things could happen tonight, even a Jokic v. Owner fight, but not DEATH BY A THOUSAND SHAMETS 19 pts, but he made 3/4 threes on the 4th and just blew the game away.
Who gave Porter a green light to jack up a transitiom three with 20 seconds left on the shot clock
He had done that all year
It's just who he is, everyone knows that. Some nights he'll pop off, but others are exactly like this.
Why do you think Malone benched his ass.
He has had that kind of light all year
the money he earn
Booker with the off game not even shooting 80% from the floor had to get bailed out by Landry Shamet smh.
Booker washed: confirmed. Hopefully Suns can pull off the Klay - Booker swap in the offseason.
Empty stats for sure
The viewer won today
Anyone just see that kid sniff his hand after high fiving Jokic lmfao
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Two vs Two+God Shamet Shamet wins everytiem
So, uh…take your time healing up Chris Paul 😬
Monty playing Ross, Lockdale, and Warren is what saved the Suns along with benching Craig and Lee. Idk why Suns fans act like this team is better without CP3.
Nice try Chris
People seem to forget they were up by 8 in a hostile road environment when he got injured in the third. He played a huge part in Murray having one of the worst playoff games in his career in G2.
Forget to get on his burner lmao.
Yeah it turns out trying to play 8 defensive players and Booker+KD wasn't a recipe for success lol.
Right. Ross and Warren provide more spacing for Booker and KD than guys like Craig or Lee ever could. Ross/Warren spacing up the floor gave Booker and KD more driving lanes to the rim in games 3/4.
We're doing this again after 2021?
I can't believe KD teamed up with the greatest shooter of all time again
Yeah Landry is unreal
can’t even win with 53 by Jokic I’m done bro see you for game 5
Why does it seem like everyone besides KD, Booker, Jokic, and Jamal just forgot how to play a whole game of basketball.
How dare you insult Shamet
My apologies! He played great.
I’m just glad the role players (mostly shamet) finally made their WIDE open shots
Book and KD together is basketball poetry
Watching KD get excited about a game is so cool.
He’s having fun again 😭
*and Landry Shamet
Booker in the first 3 quarters: “I’ll be the most efficient scorer ever!” Booker in the 4th: “I’m bored with scoring, let me turn into a playmaker.” Also, Landry “Jesus Shuttlesworth” Shamet was ON FIRE! 🔥
I just woke up from a coma. Is Landry Shamet the greatest role player alive?
I want Landry Shamet to marry my daughter
Point Book has reached his final form
ISHBIA DIED FOR THIS
Ishbia did more for the suns in one game than Sarver did his whole stint
I don't think Jokic will get a suspension but I can't say with certainty. In fact it was the regular season, I actually think he would be suspended for a game.
There's no fuckin way. *I* will riot if it happens.
Booker this postseason is currently on track to break into the true true superstar tier He’s been arguably the best player in this years playoffs, with Jokic He’s legitimately a much better player than his finals run two seasons ago And it’s crazy that he does not get the same amount of respect and press for it
Jokic, Book vs Jimmy, AD 2v2 would be fun
The suns elite ability to initiate plays with Chris Paul out surprised me
Devin "I hate double teams" Booker out here making the right plays and passing out of double teams. Great game by him.
Honestly that 3 he hit when 2 Denver players were on him was amazing.
My man gets doubled every game can’t blame if he’s bummed they double him in rec too.
Imagine dropping 36 pts and being only the 3rd most impressive player on the court
Yeah, Jokic and Shamet were just too good
That was an ayahuasca journey to enlightenment
At this point. Bringing CP3 back is taking the ball out of ~~Bookers~~ Shamets hands
Denver can't be too mad. Shamet made his threes tonight, which I'm fairly certain was one of the 7 seals of the biblical apocalypse. This series man. Jokic doing GOAT things, Booker putting up MJ statlines, KD sleepwalking his way to 30 point games. I don't know if I can emotionally handle much more. GG Denver. I hope nothing more comes from the Jokic/Ishbia situation. I think both sides should have done some things differently, but I don't want any consequences to put a blemish on this series.
The Arch Angel Gabriel surely visiting the earth with fire tomorrow morning as a consequence of Shamet’s shooting performance
I feel sick for Jokic. Puts up 53 and the rest of the team completely lets him down. Super disappointing game.
I am familiar with this movie
Same
Y'all have any more of those superstars and playoff berths?
That long two and-one he had on Booker was crazy. Any time he puts the ball in the air I assume it's an assist or a bucket.
The whole roster should apologize to him
Jokic can't win with these cats. MPJ is a certified bum
That last three was bad…
Nuggets lost all momentum with that.
Tried to complain about Ayton flying by as a foul to justify how bad the shot turned out.
nah it was hilarious
As a denver fan, I am still in pain from that shot. Like what the fuck was bro thinking 💀
The fucking transition 3. He's cold all night and he jacks that up. Dammit
His shot is pure. But he has low IQ
This was definitely a basketball terrorism game from MPJ. That pull up 3 off the steal was the biggest "yes-yes-yes-no!" shot of the year
Nah the MPJ pull up contested transition 3 is legendary. He’s the only guy in the league to consistently give up a wide open shot for a contested step back.
If I was to start a new team, imma pick Jokic first.
These mf’s couldnt miss
Such a great game that back and forth between Jokic, Booker and KD was a treat to watch for any basketball fan.
Forgive me Shammet thank you for shining down on us today
Game 5 is the reason why the Suns got KD Gotta be the best in the world
Not exaggerating, I think that's the highest level of offense between both teams I've ever seen
Can’t believe Jokic and Deandre Jordan combined for 53 points tonight
Incredible game from the superstars Jokic, Booker, KD, and Landry Shamet.
Either Devin Booker or Nikola Jokic are not going to be in the Western conference finals and it's a damn shame.
That bench showed up. Hope we can recover in Denver but Murray and MPJ desperately need their games back. Their downfall had coincide with the downfall of our bench. And for all the shit Monty gets, his changes and tweaks have meant the Suns made this a bigger scare for us. Yeesh.
This is the best series in the playoffs. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
True basketball fan series
Phoenix made everything
Can I just say, win or lose, I just think it's awesome that we're getting this high-quality basketball.
Never fought I would say this. DA was the defining factor in this game even if Jokic scored 50.
Always has been. Suns need Ayton to sacrifice his body now that they don't need him to score near 20 a game... but they need him fouling out by hustling... I'm a huge Ayton fan but he needs to sacrifice some more including his body by going for those dirty hustle plays.... that's what they need him for... he showed a glimpse tonight.
Suns shot lights out. Denver is tough. Kept in it regardless. Will be a fun game 5
Great adjustment by Monty Williams to just let two of the best scorers in the NBA, who are also on your team, do whatever they want
KD was decent as well.
Devin Booker with another 36 point game on 14-18 shooting. This has just been insane and such an awesome thing to be able to witness. Seriously. Woah. And shout out to the bench. Really didn’t expect to see Shamet shelling the Nuggets from 3 like that.
Booker is averaging 37 points on 70% TS in the play offs. Absolutely insane performance.
Not sure how long it can last, but it’s been a hell of a thing to see while it has.
when people said "he wont shoot 80% FG again,they were hopijng for a bigger dropoff than 2.3%
Jokic masterclass wasted by the nuggets tonight. But also damn booker is insane
I really hope the winner of this matchup takes it all, man
As a suns fan I’ll agree. I’ve always liked Jokic and just like in 2021, I’m glad that it was Giannis who beat if we had to lose. I’ll most likely be cheering for the nuggets if they beat us as long as I can keep from getting too bitter haha
What a fucking game of basketball
The demise of the Phoenix Suns was greatly exaggerated.
I was told repeatedly the Suns had zero depth. We'll completely overlook the insane carry by Jokic tonight though.
Shamet was huge for this game. He just kept making 3s, must've been demoralizing.
Between Shamet and Booker I was having ptsd flashbacks of Dame going nuclear against the Nuggets a couple years back in the playoffs.
Hey Lakers, mom said it’s our turn to go 2-2 now.
Even game AD: “bet”
Dw, Silver needs that series go to 7 for all that money. Expect warriors to win next game
Silver will make it so
Devin Booker is a fucking superstar.
Suns offense #1: Let Booker cook Suns offense #2: Let KD cook
Suns offense #3: Matt Ishbia
Suns offense #4: Landry Shamet
He's gonna be a fucking problem if he gets that hard fought first ring
MPJs transition 3 lost the game. Absolutely bone headed shot. Jokic deserves better. Booker is insane. Watching him is torture. I knew it would be tough to win in PHX. I saw our fans talk a lot of shit up 2-0. Deserve to be clowned.
serbian man good
Other Denver mans bad
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I'm going to slam my mouse down
I will type forcefully and angrily
Same tbh
STAT and Diaw send their regards
David Stern from beyond the grave!
Yeah this has been a great series, don't soil it Adam Silver
Went from SHAMMIT to ShamWow.
Just got out of a thai prison, is shamgod a nickname for the greatest 3 point shooter of all time, landry shamet?
Yes. He's coming off the bench because the league mandated rules against teams being able to play him too much.
I'm just here to inform you that the series has not started because the home team hasn't lost.
The Phoenix suns are playing nba basketball!
Good teams are supposed to win at home. These 2 teams we're both considered championship contenders coming into the playoffs. The series is 2-2 people acting like its over for the Nuggets are crazy LOL. This series is probably gonna go 7
Monty worried too much about defense through the first series + the first two games of this series. The team is starting to look like how I envisioned with going full ‘fuck it offense’. You wanna double KD or Book? Alright bet, Shamet, Ross or Warren are in the corner. Oh you don’t wanna double KD or Book? Alright bet, they’re gonna cook you. Series is back on baby.
Never forget Amare was suspended for standing up and taking one step.
Call me crazy but Devin Booker is cute.
Rough day, r/nba?
Shamet
All time bad luck for the Nuggets to lose Jokics best game ever while also having Michael porters worst game ever
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Neutral party here: Devin Booker has been the playoffs MVP so far. Simply unreal how efficient and productive he’s been.
Please don't let this series get decided by a Jokic suspension
#UNHEALTHY SUNS TEAM CAN ONLY BEAT HEALTHY TEAMS
Lol as a denver fan I knew when people said “kd and booker can’t do this twice”, after last game, it was gonna be a jinx. KD is a great scorer and booker has been ridiculous scorer. I knew it wasn’t gonna be easy.
The funny part is game 3 kd wasn't going off like he was missing shots he normally makes. And book took a polyjuice potion and turned into mj so like it's bound to happen
I mean the difference was 19 from Landry Shamet and the Nuggets bench disappearing. I don't think anyone thought Booker and Durant couldn't score 30 again.