NBA Fans React To Phoenix Suns Crucial Game 5 Win Over New Orleans Pelicans: “Mikal Bridges Is Iron Man”

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The Phoenix Suns just took a very important Game 5 win over the New Orleans Pelicans and now sit with a 3-2 lead, one win away from booking a berth in the second round. Many had Phoenix winning the series, but after the Pelicans took two games from them and Devin Booker got hurt, there was some genuine hope that NOLA can pull off a 1-8 upset.

Game 5 saw the Suns outplay them through the strength of their roster, as offensive magnets CJ McCollum and Brandon Ingram struggled to score as freely as they had in prior games.

A lot of the credit for that goes to Mikal Bridges, who was easily the best Suns player on both ends of the floor. He ended the game with 31 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 4 blocks. Twitter exploded in praise for Bridges, as his contribution was impossible to ignore. In addition, fans also went in on CJ McCollum and were impressed by Jose Alvarado.

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The Pelicans will need to fight as hard as possible to win Game 6 considering the different tiers these teams have been through most of the season. The Suns are battle-tested and have shown the ability to play genuine playoff basketball. The Pelicans have surprised the Suns twice, but can they do it twice more in consecutive games to win the series? 

Hopefully, both teams come out and give us a memorable and competitive Game 6. Phoenix will not have Devin Booker back for this series and will be relying on someone like Mikal Bridges to repeat this offensive performance. If not Mikal, it’ll have to be someone like Cam Johnson or DeAndre Ayton who steps up.

CP3 has been solid in Booker’s absence and will need to continue being the leader of this team if they hope to see this period out and make it to the second round, where they will hopefully have Booker back. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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