Los Angeles Lakers v Phoenix Suns (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
I know, I know, another Phoenix Suns what-if, but honestly, let’s perchance to dream here for a bit.
The Portland Trail Blazers are down 2-1 and look absolutely gassed. Watch Jusef Nurkic labor up and down the floor one time. Look at how absolutely valiant Damian Lillard has been, playing with that dislocated left index finger. Other Blazers have also had their moments. And it hasn’t been enough. The Blazers have just been through the wringer just to get to this point, and they’re gassed.