If Leonard was playing, hell yes.
This is the latest report I could find:
[h=3]Kawhi Leonard will officially not play in Game 1 against the Suns on Sunday, but coach Tyronn Lue said he’s unsure about his status for Game 2 on Tuesday.[/h]
Kawhi didn’t even travel to Phoenix with the team so this is just further confirmation that he won’t play in Game 1. However, he has not been ruled out for Game 2 yet, and while Lue’s somewhat optimistic take is nice, the Claw’s return in Game 2 would be pretty surprising. Terance Mann thrived in his previous contest with an absurdly efficient 39 points, and he'll see an extended role for as long as Kawhi is sidelined.
Both George and Jackson played close to their ceilings as well and the game was not that close. They were up 6+ most of the 4th until a few offensive rebounds/late 3s cut the lead but they never had the ball with a chance to tie or go ahead.
Even all of that is pretty moot, without Kawhi LAC is just too limited. CP/Booker will cook zubac and if you go small then Ayton will feast on that much better than Gobert could.
It’s not a very compelling series in its current form
Even all of that is pretty moot, without Kawhi LAC is just too limited. CP/Booker will cook zubac and if you go small then Ayton will feast on that much better than Gobert could.
It’s not a very compelling series in its current form
That means more than the Clips winning 2 of 3 in the regular season. Much more.
If you wanted to sound smart, you should have just led with that.
Just pointing out facts, no need to get offended. Goal here is to consider all details and to make a bet your comfortable with. People are not always on the same side of the bet. I don't feel comfortable grabbing Suns at -430 and I am sharing my reasons why. That's all. Good luck to you.
