Where was Kevin Durant in the first quarter? Where was Chris Paul in the fourth? And what was Monty Williams thinking?
Phoenix Suns' Kevin Durant reflects on the loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 1 of their first-round series in the 2023 NBA playoffs.Warning: You’re about to read an epic rant filled with frustration and anger over the Suns’ Game 1 loss to the LA Clippers.
The Suns as a team were outplayed by LA’s Kawhi Leonard and Eric Gordon, who combined for 19 points on 8-of-9 shooting in the quarter. And they played the first quarter like they were supposed to just be handed the title, simply for showing up.The Game 7 effort against Dallas still stinks up Footprint Center like mildew on wet laundry.
So, let me get this straight: The Suns somehow got hot and jumped out to a 77-70 lead late in the third quarter, and Monty Williams decides to go with a rotation of Devin Booker, Landry Shamet, Jock Landale, Josh Okogie and Ish Wainright?!I understand foul trouble and the need for guys to get rest so they don’t burn out, but that group would have trouble scoring in an empty gym.With about 1 minute left in the game, the Suns were trailing 109-108 and in need of a stop.
To make it worse, Booker was looking to the refs for a call while Westbrook was slapping the ball off his foot.
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