Is it me or did it seem like Ayton only played half the game? Haven't checked the box score for the minutes. But seemed he was out most of the 2nd quarter and much of the 3rd. Not his normal rotation minutes for sure. And he wasn't in deep foul trouble. That was weird. Since he's been such a dominate force in the whole playoffs. And has played heavy minutes every game.
Monty Williams give this one up? Lose a battle to win the war as far as fatigue in the long run goes? Hmmm...
Monty Williams give this one up? Lose a battle to win the war as far as fatigue in the long run goes? Hmmm...
It kind of looked like Game 3 of the Lakers/Suns series. Really ugly game, neither team shooting well, very physical, and that seemed to fluster the Suns a bit. That was the last game they lost before this, so that may be the game plan going forward. Of course, shot making can nullify that. And the Suns can make those
