In this episode we'll recap how the conference finals are looking mid-way through it!
Suns vs. Clippers (Suns up 3-1)
- Game 2 was a CLASSIC! PG13 and Booker both with 30+ at the end of 3. Booker breaks his nose , comes back and struggles in 4th. Late game though him and Paul George trade potential game winners. BUT, Booker turns it over with 8 seconds left down 1 and then PG13 misses both free throws off the intentional foul. Game ends with a buzzer beating dunk off an inbound lob from Crowder to Ayton.
- Clippers come back home in a MUST win down 0-2. Do so comfortably off great shooting and never really got threatened. Only storyline here was CP3 returns and looks rusty.
- Game 4 was a throwback slugfest, with a final score of 84-80 Suns. Everyone shot poorly, but Suns gritted one out. Ayton finishes with 19 points and 22 boards (9 offensive).
- Still no Kawhi this series and ruled out for game 5. Likely done for playoffs, but not confirmed yet, still officially day to day.
Bucks vs. Hawks (Bucks up 2-1)
- Hawks stole game 1 due to atrocious Bucks pick and roll defense and Trae Young's 48 points, 11 dimes, and 7 boards! First home loss in this year's playoffs for the Bucks and the Hawks have won game 1 in every series (all on the road)
- Bucks rebound massively, building a 41 point first half lead at one point and cruising to a 30+ win at home.
- Series shifts to Atlanta, and the Hawks start strong (15-2) but Bucks answer, ending first half tied at 56. Trae Young had 32 at the end of 3 before hurting his ankle on the ref. That and Middleton catching fire (20 of his 38 on the 4th) turned the game around and Bucks regain home court advantage.
- Trae Young a game-time decision for Game 4.
We also discuss some of the recent coaching hires around the league and how that could change the way impending free agency turns out.
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