Suns Podcast: Reasons not to panic, Devin Booker vs. Patrick Beverley & ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’

Episode 37 of the Valley of the Suns Podcast examines reasons not to panic after Game 3, the Devin Booker vs. Patrick Beverley matchup and “The Handmaid’s Tale.”

Welcome, Valley Boyz and Girlz, to another episode of the Valley of the Suns Podcast!

In Episode 37, host Gerald Bourguet examines the reasons not to panic after the Phoenix Suns’ disappointing loss in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. While “Suns in 4” is obviously no longer on the table, there’s reason for optimism heading into Game 4, even against an LA Clippers team that has become notorious for coming back from 2-0 deficits.

From there, Bourguet takes a look at the Devin Booker vs. Patrick Beverley matchup, including why the Clippers guard is bothering Book so much, in addition to his struggles with the broken nose and face mask.

After that, the episode veers into potential adjustments for Game 4, including picking up the tempo, setting earlier screens in the backcourt to give Booker and Chris Paul some breathing room, and running their regular offense instead of hunting so many mismatches. Bourguet also discusses the Cam Payne injury and how his absence hurts the Suns in this matchup, as well as the 3-point discrepancy and how Phoenix can overcome it.

Finally, for the latest “G-Rated” segment, Season 4 of The Handmaid’s Tale takes centerstage. This dark and well-acted show has gone far beyond the limits of its source material, but is the latest chapter of June Osborn worth the emotional investment still?

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Here’s the breakdown for Episode 37:

• Reasons not to panic (3:15)
• Devin Booker vs. Patrick Beverley (10:25)
• Increasing the tempo (20:30)
• Cam Payne’s injury (23:45)
• The 3-point battle (25:20)
• G-Rated: The Handmaid’s Tale (29:30)

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