Marcellus Wiley: Clippers proved they’re the better team with their defense and the Suns’ slow dynamic I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The Los Angeles Clippers had their backs against the wall once again, but won Game 3 last night against the Phoenix Suns. Paul George brought out Playoff P with a game-high 27 points. On the other side, Chris Paul returned, but the backcourt led by a masked Devin Booker struggled, shooting 10-for-40 from the field. In a postgame interview, Ty Lue talked about the message he gave PG once they landed in Los Angeles after the tough loss in Game 2, saying quote ‘we wouldn’t be in the position without you..we can’t look at the past, we got to look ahead.’ Marcellus Wiley explains how the Clippers proved they are the better team in Game 3.

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Skip Bayless on LA’s Game 3 win: Physically the Clippers imposed their will | UNDISPUTED

For the third straight series, the Los Angeles Clippers were able to win Game 3 after dropping the first two games in the series. Paul George and Reggie Jackson combined for 50 points as the Phoenix Suns struggled offensively with no player scoring more than 18. Skip Bayless breaks down how the Clippers’ defense was the biggest reason for their Game 3 win.

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Chris Broussard: The Clippers beat the Suns in GM 3 because of their defense, particularly in the backcourt I UNDISPUTED

For the third straight series, the Los Angeles Clippers won Game 3 after dropping the first two games in the series with a score of 106-92. Paul George and Reggie Jackson combined for 50 points as the Phoenix Suns struggled offensively. No player scored more than 18 points. In a postgame interview, Ty Lue said quote: “Our guys keep grinding, keep fighting. We never give in.” Chris Broussard breaks down the Clippers’ play and points out what led them to their third consecutive victory from an 0-2 deficit in Los Angeles.

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Pete Carroll: Colby Parkinson is going to be a factor

The Seahawks received limited production out of their tight ends in 2020. Between now-retired Greg Olsen, Will Dissly, and Jacob Hollister, the club got only 73 receptions for 699 yards from their featured TEs. Seattle signed free agent Gerald Everett, who should have some immediate comfort in the offense — new coordinator Shane Waldron coached [more]

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Nick Wright reveals which NBA player he would trade Ben Simmons for if he were 76ers | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright decides how Philadelphia should handle a Ben Simmons trade. Thought Nick makes the points that the 76ers should hold out on moving off of Simmons while his value is at its lowest, but if they develop his shot and make him a more appealing player, Nick has the perfect trade scenario that would benefit both the Sixers and the prospective NBA team.

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Shannon Sharpe: I’m taking the Bucks to win GM 2 I UNDISPUTED

Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks were able to shock the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 on the road largely in part to ‘Ice Trae’ going off for 48 points for the win. Atlanta will need more of that shimmy magic from the young point guard tonight in Game 2 as FOX Bet Sportsbook once again has the Hawks as big underdogs against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks. Shannon Sharpe predicts the winner of GM 2 and breaks down the keys to success for his choice.

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Nick Wright agrees with Scottie Pippen: ‘Inexperienced coaching wore Kevin Durant down’ | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright and Chris Broussard talk Scottie Pippen after his comments comparing Kevin Durant to LeBron James sparked a twitter beef. Broussard points out where he agrees with Scottie about KD needing to prove he can lead a team to a Title win, but it goes too far to blame him for the Game 7 loss. Plus Nick agrees that Steve Nash’s inexperience in coaching had a lot to do with why Durant was gassed out by the end of the playoffs.

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Chris Broussard on Clippers’ GM 3 win: ‘It’s absolutely foolish to write them off’ | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Chris Broussard isn’t surprised the Los Angeles Clippers found their way out of the 0-2 deficit to win Game 3 against the Phoenix Suns, despite the return of Chris Paul and the absence of their star Kawhi Leonard. Broussard lays out why he thinks it’s a bad idea to count out Paul George and the Clippers, and why he believes we’re looking at a 7 game series.

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