8-0 not Enough to Receive Playoff Berth

The Phoenix Suns wrapped up their bubble show with another astiunding win against the Dallas Mavericks 128-102. This tallied their win total to 8-0 in the bubble.

However, this was not enough for the Suns, to secure a playoff spot, nevertheless a playin game invite.

 

Fans were all looking forward to a play-in game this Saturday between the Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers, two teams that have been electrifying in the bubble.  

Unfortunately, the Memphis Grizzlies came into the bubble with a 3.5 game lead for the 8 seed. The Memphis Grizzlies struggled immensely in the bubble with a record of 2-6, but was able to pull off a win last night against the Milwaukee Bucks 119-106. The Grizzlies have struggled with injuries, the major one being with young promising star Jaren Jackson, Jr.

Devin Booker has filled up the stat sheet in the bubble he has averaged 30.3 points per game,  six assists per game, and 3.8 rebounds per game. He has unequivocally put the Phoneix Suns on his back.

In my opinion, since the Grizzlies and Suns had the same record the fans should have voted on who gets the last play-in spot since this is the first time we ever had a play-in game in NBA history. 

The NBA should keep the play-in game format for seasons to come when everything returns to normal, I feel like it brings more engagement and excitement to the NBA. 

In the end the future is bright in Phoenix, if they build from the momentum they created in the bubble barring any big offseason trades.

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Memphis Grizzlies Holds off Kawhi Leonard's Playoff Career Night and Evens the Series 2-2

Kawhi Leonard was playing like a man possessed out there on the court last night. Kawhi could do no wrong last night. The only mistake he made last night was missing a jumper at the end of regulation that forced the game to overtime.

Kawhi scored San Antonio Spurs last 16 points in the fourth quarter.

But, every time Kawhi tried to take the heart out of the Memphis Grizzlies, Mike Conley answered back with a basket of his own.

It looked like Conley & Leonard were in a one on one battle, and the rest of players were out there for the show.

Kawhi Leonard finished with a playoff career-high 43 points, eight rebounds, and six steals.

Although Kawhi was the standout player for the San Antonio Spurs, Tony Parker contributed with 22 points, five assists, and four rebounds. LaMarcus Aldridge finished with 13 points. Pau Gasol gave the Spurs bench production; he finished with eight points and 13 rebounds.

Mike Conley who was the standout player for the Memphis Grizzlies last night, he finished with 35 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists. The Grizzlies also had others contribute in the game four win. Zach Randolph finished with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Marc Gasol finished 16 points and 12 rebounds. Marc Gasol also hit the game-winning shot to even the series at 2-2. Vince Carter finished with 13 points. JaMychal Green finished with 14 points off the bench. Aaron Harrison finished with seven points off the bench, along with a game-saving block.

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the San Antonio Spurs 110-108 in overtime.

Game five will take place on Tuesday, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas.

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