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azcardsfan

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Posted: 12/25/2024 3:21 PM

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How do you bet on the Suns even if they're given +2.5 at home? Suns are something like 9-19 against the spread.

No Booker, no Grayson, no defense on perimeter or interior. They can't even win at home against the damned Pistons or Pacers. Phoenix's bench blows, too.

Despite what his stats show, Durant has to work extra hard and get extra shots if Aaron Gordon guards him. And I didn't even bring up what Jokic is gonna do to whoever covers him in Phoenix. Suns have zero answer for him.

With or without Jamal Murray, Denver should easily win straight up, and I'd be shocked if they can't cover the -2.5. And watch the Suns get booed on TV by halftime.

Other fun facts on how sucky the Suns are: 3-8 as underdog; 1-2 as home underdog

Merry Christmas, everyone!

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azcardsfan

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Posted: 12/25/2024 4:52 PM

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I'm not greedy. I took DEN -1.5 at -125. Let's go DEN!!!

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Posted: 12/25/2024 4:56 PM

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Let's see if history repeats.. someone posted on X:

"Phoenix Suns 0-3 last three Christmas games.

Teams they lost to either won NBA title or reached finals that season.

2021: Warriors 116-107 (Won 21-22 title)

2022: Nuggets 128-125 OT (Won 22-23 title)

2023: Mavs 128-114 (Reached 2024 finals)"

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Posted: 12/25/2024 4:56 PM

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Yea got the same side, this game could be over by halftime

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Posted: 12/25/2024 6:07 PM

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Looks like Jamal Murray is playing, too!

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Posted: 12/25/2024 8:13 PM

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Suns shooting 6-7 from 3, with a 70% FG hit rate for the game.. and they're only up 4 after 1 quarter? I like what I'm seeing. They can't stay this hot for long.

They will go into a funk in the 3rd or 4th quarter if history repeats itself.

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Posted: 12/25/2024 9:19 PM

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Ugh. Aaron Gordon, the guy who covers Durant really well, is injured and won't return.

Meanwhile, Suns are hustling for once and scrapping for every 50/50 ball. Nuggets down 7 going into 4th.

3rd quarter was sloppy for DEN as well.

Cmon Suns - choke the 4th like you usually do..

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Posted: 12/25/2024 9:21 PM

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There's one big problem.....Nugs have no answer for KD.

Nugs +6.5 live (+330 ML), start of 3Q.

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Posted: 12/25/2024 9:28 PM

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What is this ? Suns chasing down loose balls actually getting 2-3 cracks at a time?

I don't recognize this team.

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Posted: 12/25/2024 9:31 PM

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This Braun guy on DEN can't cover or shoot. Put him to the bench

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Posted: 12/25/2024 9:33 PM

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The one time I bet against the suns and the opponent looks like the Suns, making dumb passes, crappy shot attempts, and choking down stretch.

DEN down 12 7 mins left. This game is over.

And the Suns will be the 10th seed in May. Terrible