(06-23-2021, 05:39 PM)rpr52121 Wrote: I watch it pretty closely. There have been some good series/games so far; but all the injuries have put a damper on the league overall.

But I'd be okay with any of the teams left winning it. At least, they are all new teams instead usual crowd.

(06-24-2021, 09:30 AM)Jag88 Wrote: ^^ Absolutely, I like seeing someone new winning it. I've been enjoying the hawks runs and the suns look legit.

I'm glad there are new teams in it as well. I'm happy that the Suns advanced to the finals tonight. Monty Williams is a great coach and a really nice guy. I also really like Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton, they are two hard working, talented, young stars. They have really come into their own the last couple of years. Chris Paul has done a nice job of aiding their development. Chris Paul isn't liked by everyone especially older players, but he has been a good mentor to young players and they have taken to him well. The young OKC Thunder team did and so have the young Suns. Devin and Deandre really seem to love him and mentioned one reason they wanted to advance to the finals was because of Chris. They know how important it is for him to make a finals especially given how long he's been in the league. They largely wanted to make one because of him and they worked hard to help get him there. Chris was excellent tonight in this closeout game for the Suns.

I think they could win the finals, regardless of which Eastern Conference team advances. Also, I am glad that Giannis didn't have any structural damage, though I'm not sure if he will be back during these playoffs. I wouldn't be upset if the Hawks advanced to the finals. They are a hard working young team that is also well-coached. Both of them and the Suns have some old school qualities to them that I really appreciate watching.

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