NFT: NBA Playoffs thread

The Warriors/Pelicans series is full of young star level talent....Curry, Klay Thompson, Anthony Davis, Tyreke Evans, Drue Holiday, Draymon Green....that will be a fun series to watch

I'm glad the Pelicans got in. I think they can definitely give the Warriors more problem than the Thunder.

Anthony Davis is the best big on the floor by a huge margin. When you have the hands down best big in a playoff series, your team will always have a chance. I think the Pelicans have the potential to steal a game or two.

Wizards vs. Raptors are so evenly matched. Two mid-level teams led by stud PGs. Both of those PGs have played poorly in this game so far. Old man Paul Pierce is why the Wiz have a lead now.

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to turn on an NBA game until the final 5 minutes. Meltdown underway for the Wizards

He is criminally underrated.

hasn't touched the ball in about 5 minutes, meanwhile Beal keeps firing brick after brick. Absolutely awful offense by Washington

Damm.

that was that flopped for Washington trying to draw a charge deserved Vazquez making a three as a result of him flopping like a fish across the court leaving him wide open

please explain to me what the fuck Washington has been doing the last 5 minutes? Each offensive position is worse than the previous one. What the fuck are their players and coaches doing?

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please explain to me what the fuck Washington has been doing the last 5 minutes? Each offensive position is worse than the previous one. What the fuck are their players and coaches doing?

You got me.Pierce has been great all day. Give him the rock.

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please explain to me what the fuck Washington has been doing the last 5 minutes? Each offensive position is worse than the previous one. What the fuck are their players and coaches doing?

Randy Wittman isn't a good coach.

not realize they had enough time to catch and shoot?

finally touches the ball and hits a three

in what seemed like a minute.

have just dominated the first half. AD is frustrated.

Good.

Evans out. AD stinking it up. No chance.

I'll disagree with Osi and say I think I rather see Westbrook shoot it 50 times a game to kep up with GS.

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I'd be nervous right now, but losing games they shouldn't in the fourth quarter isn't a part of the Warriors' DNA anymore.

Fun to watch. Game.

I'm envious of those in NOLA who see him on a daily basis. They're watching an all time great at the beginning of his career.

exhibit A games illustrating why Green is going to get a max contract.

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I'm envious of those in NOLA who see him on a daily basis. They're watching an all time great at the beginning of his career.

And the Bulls will get him in the prime of his career!

Davis is just incredible.

Is still unkind to the Dubs -- they either don't get there much, or get there a lot and miss.

GS up 1-0.

Bucks-Bulls next.

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In comment 12239175 SanFranNowNCGiantsFan said: Quote: I'm envious of those in NOLA who see him on a daily basis. They're watching an all time great at the beginning of his career. And the Bulls will get him in the prime of his career!

Besides being from Chicago, why would Davis consider Chicago? What are the rumors?

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In comment 12239179 dep026 said: Quote: In comment 12239175 SanFranNowNCGiantsFan said: Quote: I'm envious of those in NOLA who see him on a daily basis. They're watching an all time great at the beginning of his career. And the Bulls will get him in the prime of his career! Besides being from Chicago, why would Davis consider Chicago? What are the rumors?

Hometown, bigger market. Thats a good enough start.

We'll see. I hope he stays in NOLA. I'm a sucker for dudes who stay with one team their entire careers.

35/7 with 4 blocks on 13-23 shooting... highlighted by 18 pts in the last 5 mins to make it a tight game. This guy is special.

But the Warriors are just too damn good, especially Curry. Such a deep and talented team. I think the Pelicans can steal a game or two in this series, but I'd be shocked if they even got to a Game 7.

Can't wait for Rockets-Mavs tonight. I fucking hate the Mavs and I've waited 10 years for a playoff series rematch. I feel pretty confident, I think the Rockets are the more talented team and deserve to be the favorites. But I'm nervous about two things. #1, Carlisle is the 2nd best coach in basketball to Pop while McHale is fairly average. #2, the 15% chance of "Playoff Rondo" making a return scares me. Playoff Rondo is a mofo to deal with, I really hope that guy doesn't exist anymore. Harden needs a signature series as "the guy", I hope he brings it.

worst 3 point shooter, and he keep chucking him.

Bucks will be reckoned with soon.

Bucks are gonna become everybody's favorite Eastern Conference team sometime in the next 20 months.

Damn. Looking better than '11 MVP.

is so great. thats all he should do.

with the ball, he passes it, 3 dribbles later he calls an offensive foul.

Thats poor officiating. Call the foul when he got mugged , and no elbows are thrown.

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expect a lot of Hack-a-Shaq'ing in the Rockets/Mavs and Clippers/Spurs series.

I think this could be the playoffs that cause the NBA to finally find a solution to the Hack-a-Shaq.

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expect a lot of Hack-a-Shaq'ing in the Rockets/Mavs and Clippers/Spurs series. I think this could be the playoffs that cause the NBA to finally find a solution to the Hack-a-Shaq.

Your 3 centers might have the lowest free throw shooting percentage in the history of basketball. Did your 3rd string center make a FT yet?

is mad.

hitting 4/8 shots the last 2 games of the year iirc. He's also a 60% FT shooter in the NBDL so I think it was just nerves for him.

His name is Clint Capela btw, and he's a legitimately impressive young Center. I hope he gets minutes in this series.

Where will be coaching next season? It won't be Chicago.

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Where will be coaching next season? It won't be Chicago.

Orlando

Oladipo is going to become a star under Thibs.

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Oladipo is going to become a star under Thibs.

If they could somehow get Towns...

Payton
Oladipo
Harris
Towns
Vucevic

Top 4 seed in the east within a year or 2.

Bulls did what they had to do. Shot incredibly well from 3. Little sloppy with TOs. But Rose attacked more than he has this year, which is a great sign.

Good early.

Drive up the court uncontested.

the most watchable player in the league when he's feeling it. Such a smooth game.

I love Thomas too. He has been great for Boston.

A bit.

A lot of good teams in the NBA this year, but I'd be shocked if the Final Four doesn't include those 4 teams.

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If Rose plays like he did last night, I'd give Chicago good odds next round. That's got 7 games written all over it.

then the game needs to be slowed down and lopez should get 25 shots a game. otherwise they are too slow and too stupid to compete with a good athletic young basketball team.
but instead we get iso jack and other dog sh%t.

It's a ? of they face. Chicago or Cleveland.

But as bad as the Blazers offense has been, keeping this within 15 pts has them still in it. Big series for the Lillard/Aldridge duo.

SanFran, healthy Rose is absolutely a game-changer. Remains to be seen if he can be that guy every night.

they extended the lead at the end of the half there. Not looking like Portland's night at all. Lillard needs to have one hell of a series if the Blazers want to get to round 2.

This is just an appetizer for the main course though. Spurs vs. Clippers. Best series of the first round. Arguably 2 of the top 3 teams in the league right now.

Can't wait for this one. Gotta go with the Spurs due to their bench, but the Clippers are no joke and have the better top-end talent in this series. Watching Leonard guard CP3 is going to be so much fun.

Griffin was a beast. Spurs need to bounce back Wednesday night.

is what worries me about Rose. He had an excellent game 1, and is off to a horrible start. Still chucking way too many 3s. He has to play at a high level for games at a time, not quarters for the Bulls to have any shot.

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ive seen in awhile.

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Damn.

is the player that puts fear into Lebron and the Cavaliers.

Butler.

if Mirotic is hurt, Bulls probably wont be able to beat Cleveland.

are fucking ridiculous. Start the games on time. 8-1030. Much prefger a 7:30, 10:00 start.

played great last night. Monster 4th quarters for both players to lead their teams to important wins. Klay carried the Warriors down the stretch as Curry was held scoreless in the 4th quarter, but Butler was even more impressive in Chicago.

I hope Harden was watching and saw two of the other top young SGs in the league tear it up. He had a good overall game 1 with 24 pts and 11 assists, but he only shot 4-11 from the field. His playoff FG% is a bit of a question mark and he needs to answer it with a strong shooting performance from the field. 10+ FGM, 50+ FG%, 30+ Pts. I really want to see a vintage Harden performance tonight to get them out to a 2-0 lead. Hopefully the refs allow Dwight to play in this one, he was dominant in his 17 mins of action in game 1.

Raptors/Wizards and Cavs/Celts also on the sked for tonight. I think Toronto wins at home to tie up the series, and I think the Cavs take care of business against Boston.

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are fucking ridiculous. Start the games on time. 8-1030. Much prefger a 7:30, 10:00 start.

Dep tonight and tomorrow i believe is 7 and 930 on tnt

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walking the ball up the court unguarded. Put him down as the biggest FA bust of next year. Hes better off going to a shitty team and putting up stats. No contender should want him.

Rondo would actually probably be a good fill in for the 76ers.

4 former Knicks on the floor: Chandler, Fat Ray, Prigioni and Corey Brewer with Papanikolaou and Stodemire on the bench.



It's like we're in the playoffs! :D

And Ariz

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4 former Knicks on the floor: Chandler, Fat Ray, Prigioni and Corey Brewer with Papanikolaou and Stodemire on the bench. It's like we're in the playoffs! :D

I cannot get over how many fucking former Knicks are in the postseason right now.

However, I can get a chuckle over watching them make the same mistakes they made in NY... for example, Felton misses a wide-open lay-up and JR Smith fouls a guy taking a 3 point shot.

can't believe what a great addition to the Rockets he's been. Him and Dwight just exposed the Mavs last night in the 4th quarter. I think there were 4 or 5 Smith-to-Howard alley-oops in the 4th quarter. It was just hilarious to watch. I was literally laughing out loud watching Josh Smith turn into Magic Johnson for a quarter.

Dwight looks 100% too. It's amazing to watch him play when he's healthy, because he unleashes his strength. Tyson Chandler has no chance against Dwight's strength.

If Dwight is truly healthy and can play like this for the rest of the playoffs, the Rockets have a chance against anyone. Hopefully Harden finds his shot in Dallas and Houston can bring the brooms out. I know that this series is far from over, but the Rockets just look better and I want to sweep that douchebag Cuban badly.

due to a "back injury", according to Marc Stein.

The Rondo experiment is officially a giant failure. The Mavs had the #1 offense in the league at the time of the trade. Going after Rondo was a bold move that backfired.

He's not worth anywhere near the Max.

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out for the season, exploring surgery options of his knees. According to ESPN's Tim McMahon.

Mavs are falling apart. And with Dirk past his prime in a loaded division, the Mavs look like they're at a crossroads.

Houston better win this series, and they better win it with ease.

What a headcase.

I felt like this was the ideal matchup for Houston. Dirk and Chandler are aging, Rondo flat out sucks, Ellis is playing ok, but not the guy who can carry the team.

They are old, slow, and not very good. They should win in 4, 5 max. And get some rest as the other two teams slug on each other.

But I was hesitant because I thought Carlisle would coach circles around McHale. Has not been the case at all, McHale has done a great job in this series.

can't even get into a playoff game.

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or he could've passed to the arms of Brooke Lopez and get a layup or potential foul.

But it was a wide open jumped that had to go in.

Mike Conley is bigtime. Most under-appreciated player in the sport. He just does the little things so damn well, he's a pro's pro at the PG position.

Watching Conley play the Blazers unfortunately does remind me of Oden. The Oden/Aldridge frontcourt would've done special things. It sucks for Portland that it never happened, and it sucks for Portland that Aldridge looks 50/50 to leave. Portland isn't just down 0-2, they're on the brink of irrelevance if this is indeed it for Aldridge as a Blazer.

Spurs vs. Clips right now, best series of the 1st round. This isn't a "must" win for the Spurs, but it's pretty damn close after the game one ass-whooping. Huge game.

The difference between Conley and Lillard is that when shots aren't falling for Conley, he'll still be pesky on the other side of the floor. Lillard is absolutely fucking useless on defense, so him being this inefficient offensively is bad news.

Every series thus far has been boring except for Spurs/Clips and GSW/Pel.

Guys like Meyers Leonard frustrate the hell out of me. Looks the part at 7 feet with a sculpted frame and arms that look like vines, and has a sweet stroke. Why hasn't he put it all together? It's gotta be a confidence or softness thing. I think he can be a really useful player for a team down the line. I hope someone puts him under their wing.

And the nets, but the fact of the matter is deron is not the player they traded for and if he was much of the vision they came to Brooklyn with would have been realized. They are not much worse then Atlanta and of deron is Utah deron they are a difficult out

They got fckd and it wasn't some obvious bad decision-
Total bummer they should have won today
Event arch nemesis jack played relatively well

16 points in 17 minutes on 8 for 9 shooting. The dude just refuses to get old.

20 pts on 10/11 shooting from the floor

One of the best ever.

needs to make an appearance soon. Otherwise the Spurs are going to lose tonight and lose this series.

This series needs to go 7.

but it's been one snooze fest after another to this point

have any juice. Most of these series already seem like they're done.

Hopefully, this Spurs-Clips matchup can gain some heat with a Spurs win. They might be the 2nd and 3rd best teams in basketball, it's extremely rare to see two teams of this talent level play in a 1st round series.

Game is tied right now, should be a hell of a 4th quarter.

Tony Parker 0/5 with 1 pt. Ugly.

But I thought the Rockets-Mavs was going to be more fun to watch. That game 1 was fucking brutal. Couldn't comment on game 2, because game 1 bored me enough to ignore that entire series.

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Patty Mills was on a heat check alert and he got benched for a Tony Parker who has done nothing all game and has continued that trend.

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Patty Mills was an absolute killer down the stretch, and Tim Duncan did Tim Duncan things.


Blake had a 29pt triple double, great game overall by him, but those two turnovers he had in the 4th and OT were absolute killers.

The Clippers starting 5 is a tremendous unit, but their lack of bench is going to kill them at some point in the playoffs. Win or Lose this series, I can't see a team with a bench that weak winning a title.

even if he's 38 years-old. Before he got tired, he was totally whipping the Clippers' asses.

Hack a DeAndre worked because he only made 35%, but the Spurs almost screwed up because they stopped making baskets while they were doing it.

I didn't realize until I watched the postgame how little minutes the Clippers' bench played.

Spurs bench played 103

With the game being played on Friday, the Spurs should be the fresher squad.

But Timmy did play 44 mins, I wouldn't expect a repeat performance in Game 3.

never count them out.

Vintage Duncan last night. They got a split. For their sake, Parker needs to be able to go tomorrow night.

The more I think Paul Pierce's criticisms were on the money. I think he can't cut it in a big market, and lost a lot of ambition as soon as he got paid.

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Over the past three seasons, in the final five minutes of playoff games in which the Nets are ahead or behind by five points or fewer, Williams is 2-for-17 from the field.

Rajon Rondo can't get along with coaches. Have to put the blame on the player in both instances.

barely beat out Draymond Green.

Green actually had more 1st place votes than Kawhi (45 to 37), but Kawhi won the overall vote (333 to 317). DeAndre Jordan was a close 3rd with 32 1st place votes and 261 overall vote points.

All due respect to Draymond Green. His ability to switch onto anyone is one of the main reasons why the Dubs are so damn good. Very good defender. And he played more games than Kawhi which matters.

But Kawhi at his best, is hands down the best wing defender in the league. He can just dictate an entire game with his D in a way Draymond just can't imo.

A fucking joke that Kawhi has more DPOYs than Duncan. Duncan deserved 2-5 DPOYs over the past 15 years.

are (in no particular order): Kawhi, Tony Allen, Chris Paul, Lebron, AD

this game. Stevens needs to stay big with Bradley, Turner, and Crowder.

but if the game is going to be officiated this way throughout the playoffs, just put Lebron in the finals. You cant touch him, and he can do whatever he wants when he has the ball or defends.

It's clear as day that Celtics team lacks talent. I have no idea how they are in these games, or in this position to begin with.

I wish the Knicks had him as a coach. Instead we have a vastly overpaid coach who looks completely lost.

Rose looks really good.

Rose ain't playin

any shot at the Cavs series?

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is one of the worst in the league. Hold the ball til 3 seconds and throw up a prayer.

Rose has basically played the whole 4th quarter and is dead out there now when they need him.

They may blow this game but its actually not the end of the world.

Another game to get Mirotic back and for this team which has hardly played together to gel before facing the Cavs.

called that foul before there was any contact

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called that foul before there was any contact

It was clearly a foul though.

body to body, clear foul

you miss the foul, and the ball is now off Rose. No justice in this call whatsoever. Kenny Mauer continues to be a fucking worthless referee.

in the last 1 minute for the Bulls. 1 shot attempt in the last two minutes. Lebron will outcoach Thibs so bad next series.

Berman is now making the case that Jackson may wait until 2016 for the big free agency move. Of course, this is cross-purpose with having Melo on your roster at his age, but it is what it is.

There is also, of course, the possibility that Jackson is being more Zen than Berman gives him credit for, and just not showing his hand.


We'll see.
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thing about the nba is the timeouts at the end of a game. Great comeback by Golden State but the game has no flow ever at the end of a tight game, makes it brutal to watch.

And then they give each team 3 timeouts for overtime, which I'll never in my life understand. Give them 1 each and move on, would make for a lot better overtimes.

- They gave up 10 offensive boards in the 4th quarter.
- Davis missed a free throw to put them up 4 late.
- They didn't foul up 3 late.

Curry just whipped fuckin' ass late. Bogut's defense was really good in the 4th and Draymond murdered the offensive glass.

with the shot...

Is so max-contract bound it isn't even funny anymore.

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Is so max-contract bound it isn't even funny anymore.

Knicks.

the max is going to regret it.

If so, Bulls can definitely beat Cleveland.

Figured he would be back for the playoffs.

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the max is going to regret it.

Yeah, because the best way to describe the guy who just finished second in DPOY voting (with the most 1st place votes) and is 11th in the entire league in adjusted plus-minus is "a 12 and 8 player". Because that's an accurate reflection of his value. Okay.

and it'll be a mistake.

Awesome defensive player though. Not someone you build a team around.

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and it'll be a mistake. Awesome defensive player though. Not someone you build a team around.

Keep in mind that the cap is projected to have huge jumps in two consecutive offseasons after this one. A max this offseason will be 25% of the cap this year, but it will only be about 20% of the cap next year and 15% of the cap the following year. Green doesn't have to be an alpha dog on a team at that price.

And it's important to consider who is offering the max deal. Golden State can and will match any offer Green gets. I can agree with someone saying that a team like, say, Charlotte might not want to offer Green the max because their offense is completely broken and he can't do much to fix it. But he's an incredible fit for GSW.
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I was thinking more along the lines of a rebuilding team like the Knicks spending that much on him.


He's a better fit for a team that needs one or two more parts to complete the puzzle, than a team that is going to lean on his ability to take them somewhere.

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and it'll be a mistake. Awesome defensive player though. Not someone you build a team around.

greg Monroe a much better max candidate...

"maxing out" a player doesn't always mean 80-100m

Plus, if you're going to spend money, spend money on size, not wings.

these late Western Conference games have been the highlight of the NBA this year.

As great as Steph Curry's shot was (and three point shooting to close out the game), it was really Barnes/Draymond and the role players who did work attacking the offensive glass that won the game for the Warriors last night.

The GM (name escapes me) and Kerr have done a fantastic job building and utilizing an incredibly well-rounded and deep bench this season.

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In comment 12246873 chris r said: Quote: the max is going to regret it. Yeah, because the best way to describe the guy who just finished second in DPOY voting (with the most 1st place votes) and is 11th in the entire league in adjusted plus-minus is "a 12 and 8 player". Because that's an accurate reflection of his value. Okay.

It's not accurate, but it sure is chrisesque!

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I was thinking more along the lines of a rebuilding team like the Knicks spending that much on him. He's a better fit for a team that needs one or two more parts to complete the puzzle, than a team that is going to lean on his ability to take them somewhere.

I don't think anyone is signing him to be the alpha dog on offense. But the Knicks wouldn't need him to be. They wouldn't even need to sign him to be the #2 option on offense. The whole reason Melo is on the team is to be the primary scoring option - if he's not in that role he's not maximizing his value. If I'm going to pick a guy to pair with him, I want to pick a guy who complements his skills as the 3/4 as well as possible, and to me that means I want a defensive superstar. If I could choose literally anyone whose contract is up I'd probably choose Kawhi, but really I'm looking for someone who can change the game without needing the ball in his hands and who complements Melo's weaknesses.

It's a moot point anyway because the only way I see Green leaving Golden State is if he gets charged with a felony or something. There's no way they break this team up.

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these late Western Conference games have been the highlight of the NBA this year. As great as Steph Curry's shot was (and three point shooting to close out the game), it was really Barnes/Draymond and the role players who did work attacking the offensive glass that won the game for the Warriors last night. The GM (name escapes me) and Kerr have done a fantastic job building and utilizing an incredibly well-rounded and deep bench this season.

This may be an unfair nitpick and it certainly isn't a lone reason, but I think the Pelicans win if not for one dumb, incredibly tone deaf play by Evans.

With Anderson in the middle of a hot streak and up by about fifteen with six minutes left, Evans goes coast to coast, drives to the basket against 3 Warriors (with a fourth rotating to help), and gets blocked. The Warriors score on free throws on the other end.

If Thompson, Curry, or even Speights were shooting as Anderson had been, the rest of the team would have force fed the ball to him almost to a fault.

Fun game, especially if you're a Warriors fan. Steph got crunched on his last-second, game-tying three, and it really should have been a four-point play attempt. Anyway, epic game for SF, and the Pelicans just showed their inexperience in numerous ways.

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In comment 12247217 PaulBlakeTSU said: Quote: these late Western Conference games have been the highlight of the NBA this year. As great as Steph Curry's shot was (and three point shooting to close out the game), it was really Barnes/Draymond and the role players who did work attacking the offensive glass that won the game for the Warriors last night. The GM (name escapes me) and Kerr have done a fantastic job building and utilizing an incredibly well-rounded and deep bench this season. This may be an unfair nitpick and it certainly isn't a lone reason, but I think the Pelicans win if not for one dumb, incredibly tone deaf play by Evans. With Anderson in the middle of a hot streak and up by about fifteen with six minutes left, Evans goes coast to coast, drives to the basket against 3 Warriors (with a fourth rotating to help), and gets blocked. The Warriors score on free throws on the other end. If Thompson, Curry, or even Speights were shooting as Anderson had been, the rest of the team would have force fed the ball to him almost to a fault.

Agreed, Evans is good at driving to the basket, but has low BBIQ. He should have been feeding Anderson and Davis all through the fourth quarter. And Monty Williams should have made him do so, or subbed in someone who would.

Also, the Pels gave up way too many offensive rebounds in the 4th quarter. The Warriors were still missing shots, but they were cleaning up on the boards. And that was with a small line-up.

player to be a stretch four for than Anthony Davis and so when Kelly was hitting his shots, it was fantastic for New Orleans. It was foolish basketball to not feed Kelly when he was hot and let him open things up even on his misses.

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As great as Steph Curry's shot was (and three point shooting to close out the game), it was really Barnes/Draymond and the role players who did work attacking the offensive glass that won the game for the Warriors last night.

Draymond not only had two huge put-backs in the final quarter, but he also made a great steal of a pass to Davis that started a fastbreak and resulted in two free throw attempts, which he made.

great game, was really hoping the Pelicans could steal it and make it a series.

LeBron with another 30/10 playoff game, ho-hum. But Kevin Love hit 6 big threes and finished with 23. For all the blame Love gets, the Cavs are a dominant team when Love is on the court. The Celtics arne't much of a challenge but it's still nice to see Love play well in the playoffs.

Rockets vs. Mavs
Raptors vs. Wizards
Clippers vs. Spurs

I really hope the Rockets win tonight and go ahead 3-0, I want this series to be over asap. Raptors on the ropes in Washington, but I think they have a chance to come back if thieir All-Star backcourt plays like it. Spurs vs. Clippers should be great.

Spurs.

to go up 3-0 in the series. The stars came to play in this one. Dirk and Monta had 34 points each, Harden dropped an efficient 42/9 and Dwight had a 26 rebound night in the middle. Let's get the brooms out, I don't want Dallas taking even a single game. The D needs to step it up.

Toronto-Washington in a tight one early in the 4th. Spurs jumped out to an early lead on the Clips.

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another clutch 4th quarter from him. Wizards up 3-0 now.

Spurs up 8 on the Clips at the half. Huge 2nd half coming up.

wins the series. Not going out on a limb or anything, but it feels that way.

I think they're capable of coming back from down 2-1. But yea, tonight's game is enormous and the winner becomes the clear favorite to advance.

picking up where he left off last year

an awesome young player.

The Clips are in deep shit. They need to cut that lead in half by the end of the quarter.

The Clippers simply choked. What a pathetic 2nd half performance.

to the nets game today... 2 rows back. hoping we last through at least half the game!

how the NBA Playoffs is not being shown on ABC, on a Saturday afternoon.

Arguably the best player since MJ, arguably a Top 5 player of all-time, hands down one of the best teammates ever.

hitdog and his daughter are probably 1/30 of the crowd today at the Net game.

& not mailing it in.

Deron Williams sucks.

ever.

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Arguably the best player since MJ, arguably a Top 5 player of all-time, hands down one of the best teammates ever.

Who you got as your top 5? Gets harder as years go on... I dont know if I have Duncan top. maybe 7-8.

are actually winning. wow

continue to make me look bad.

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In comment 12248920 Osi Osi Osi OyOyOy said: Quote: Arguably the best player since MJ, arguably a Top 5 player of all-time, hands down one of the best teammates ever. Who you got as your top 5? Gets harder as years go on... I dont know if I have Duncan top. maybe 7-8.

All-Time is Jordan + the 3 GOAT Centers (Russ/Wilt/Kareem). 5th place is so tough to pick because of all the guys in contention, including Duncan.

Post-80 (aka post-Magic/Bird), I'd rank them in tiers like this...

Jordan
Duncan/Magic/Shaq/Bird/LeBron
Hakeem/Kobe
Garnett/Dirk/Malone/Barkley/Robinson

Duncan might be the 2nd best player of the Modern Era (post-80/3pt line).

should be boucned for that. F'n idiot.

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to the nets game today... 2 rows back. hoping we last through at least half the game!

Hope you and your girl had a good time. Nice win, showed atleast a little toughness.

If I could be the GM on any team in the NBA, I think I might go to the Bucks. They're just a few years and a few tweaks away from being formidable.

Rose looks good. Bulls need to re-sign Butler and go all-in on the Rose/Butler backcourt. That could potentially rival Golden State as the best backcourt in the league if Rose really is back.

and we are all living in it.

Butler.

I can't believe he's become such a good offensive player.

his Orlando teams can keep other teams in the 70s.

but he is worlds better where he was in the middle of the year and now has made two HUGE plays in a row.

Rose. Has to be 1 move and go.

you just lost the game for your team. Just pathetic.

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In comment 12248598 hitdog42 said: Quote: to the nets game today... 2 rows back. hoping we last through at least half the game! Hope you and your girl had a good time. Nice win, showed atleast a little toughness.

thanks dude. Was a very fun day- she held up well - the series has been pretty even though out. Bogdonovic was tough today- and Lopez/johnson created matchup issues. Horford looks like a shell of himself. Lopez has owned him. I see little reason why they cant tie it up Monday if they bring the effort.

Is all like, "Will you dumbshits stop scoffing at my max contract worthiness?"

today.

Anthony Davis is already a monster and the future of this league, but he still has quite a ways to go defensively. He's slow and late on rotations and just a little dumb on D right now, getting by on his freakish gumby length/quickness more than actually sound D.

Once Davis steps his mental game up on D, he will finally become a legit DPOY candidate. And that, along with more offensive growth as a ball-handler/creator, will make him unstoppable.

Great season for the 22 year old Anthony Davis. But 27 year old Steph Curry was slightly better this year, and had a far better supporting cast. Surprised that the Pelicans couldn't even steal 1 game, but they had their chance in Game 3 and let it slip away.

Memphis is just punching Portland in the face over and over again, and there's nothing the Blazers can do about it. Memphis vs. Warriors will be an interesting playoff battle.

but he needs to be more aggressive today. This is the game of his career right now.

When he gets the ball at the free throw line both Diaw and Splitter are letting him shoot. STOP settling for that jumper and take 1-2 dribble and rise above these guys for a better shot.

Too often he gets this ball at this spot and doesn't even look to drive. He kicks it out too much. Or he settles for a jumper. That's what they want you to do. Every time you do that its a win for the Spurs.

Catch that pass, instantly drive and beat the hell out of those 2. I'm a Clippers fan. He needs to score 40+ today and play more aggressive on getting closer to the basket.

Tim Duncan has been amazing especially when you consider he was doing it against Jordan. It was a low post clinic in that last one.

Must win for Clippers.

but I'd say an even bigger game for Chris Paul than Blake Griffin.

CP3, despite playing well in the playoffs, has never advanced to even a CF. That's a hole in his resume that is keeping his legacy from becoming something greater. He's one of the greatest PGs ever, period. But he needs to prove it on the big stage. And he needs to deliver a monster performance today.

I'm rooting for the Clips hard. I want this series to go 6/7.

LAC need to win or it's over.

out. Such a painful injury.

just pulled Kevin Love's left shoulder out of its socket. Pretty ugly to watch...

trades were so underrated by the Cavs. Without Shumpert, Smith, Mozgov - they would be in deep trouble. And they would still have Waiters. Yikes!

Love out for the game. Any long term injury will hurt them against Chicago.

has been fuckign awful. He needs to stop shooting.

he does mean a lot to that team. He could be out a while if it's serious.

What a terrible loss. Looks pretty serious. Olynyk should be suspended.

is still a fucking POS.

Crowder gets T'd for getting a forearm to the face. Perkins gives the forearm ands puts his hands in Crowders face and stays in the game.

Disgraceful.

Perkins. That's a blackeye for the league. He's a good. Who throws a forearm to a guy's neck purposely and then shoves him in the face.

you dont bench your best players for periods at a time. Turner and Zeller have had good games all series and havent sniffed the court this quarter.

This is a huge game.

.

That is a huge, huge injury.

WTF?

cannot choke here.

Paul was huge. This series is going 7.

Best of 3 series, w/ 2 Clips home games

Impressed at the way they bounced back from the game 3 beatdown.


Hopefully the Rockets take care of business tonight so I can just sit back, relax, and watch the Spurs/Clips series.

Way more than I'm enjoying this Houston-Dallas series.

Shaq is fucking insufferable. He takes everything personal and gets over the top emotional and gives corny come backs.

Not to mention that he's actually so bad as an analyst that he's fucking amazing for the show. Everyone in the room knows he's a fucking clown piece. I always find myself laughing at him rather than with him.

they need to fix that D if they want to beat either the Clippers or Spurs. And they still need to finish off the Mavs at home. McHale better stress Defense over and over again in practice.

Series has been pretty even. it would be quite nice to see them go back to the hawks 2-2. with horford and milsap not looking healthy and back in the swing... the hawks look beatable- they basically took the last month of the season off as well- so these are their first meaningful games in ages.
Lopez and Johnson are going to have to carry the nets.

According to ESPN Stats & Information, the Hawks have gone 5-for-21 in the series on shots contested by Lopez at the rim. In Game 3, they went 0-for-8 in such situations.

and I'd like to see them keep chugging along, but Chris Paul needs to win this series for some people to realize that he is an all-time great point guard. I hate that he punches guys in the nuts, but his game is incredible.

Chicago is sloppy with the ball.

13 in the 4th so far!!!
LETS
GOOOOOOOO

flops about as much as kyle lowry. absurd the respect the refs give him.

are the nets thinking!!!!!!
you go OT or game over!!!! WTF!!!!!!!!!!!

As for Williams' last shot, if he puts a tad less on the shot, it drops and he's the hero. Don't have a huge problem with that.

hawks ball movement, big shots by nets.

come on baby. dont give up easy buckets make them work!

2-2...... these teams are evenly matched--- BEST OF THREE!!! pressure on the hawks.... And deron williams just decided to remember he is a good basketball player.
BOOM

Tied series!

With 6 seconds left....what a win!

people who actually care go wild!

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people who actually care go wild!

packed house, arena rocking... really could care less about how much anyone cares... i care about playing meaningful games each season... and for this team that is occurring.

that the Nets were in the playoffs until I saw it on my TV channel guide earlier today. I thought it was a replay of an old game.

were going for a high five and a coke on stubhub when I looked earlier

its one of the 3 best playoff games so far this season.... and Brooklyn on the winning end of it.
Dwill back
Lopez big again
Johnson big when it mattered
Bogs proving to be dynamic offensively.

Love it- get one in ATL lets go.

Oh well

game 6 just shouldn't be happening but might.

awesome crowd, awesome atmosphere.

They have not hit that many big shots all year. Is there anyone who DIDN'T hit a big shot?

Looking forward to going to Game 6... maybe they'll have a shot to win their way into Round 2??

If he benched rose when he plays like a fucking bum. But thibs is fucking clueless.

Most overrated coach in the NBA.

Yuck.

They should just let golden state and whoever they play in the WCF for the title.

Really disappointed with rose and thibs. Kidd is running circles around him.

to hear or read Golden State referred to as a powerhouse.

Really, really weird, but weird in a good way. I hope we enjoy a Giants season this weird.

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were going for a high five and a coke on stubhub when I looked earlier

Knick fan butt hurt?

I checked StubHub for Knicks tickets...oh, never mind.

game 5---
I was pleased to hear some hawks players note the atmosphere was tough to play in down the stretch (I believe Teague commented) --- and the players are embracing the crowd--- the nets are really lacking front court depth- at times I think lopez is going to keel over playing 40 minutes
Bogs has been fantastic the last 2 games. Outplaying Korver is a massive plus for the team.
Its early but I want them to face the Wiz badly to see some Pierce bad blood emerge

I really hope the nets can take this one in Atlanta. I hope Joe can go off...its rediculous the boos he gets every time he touches the ball....

he made the team relevant for a few years even if it was nba purgatory--- they won a series, he played all star basketball, and by all accounts he is a good guy.
its very stupid to boo him non stop as if its some villain coming back

Seems simple but this Hawks team moves

Exactly...pretty disrespectful

If Deron play like that every game they could take the series but he has not shown in awhile that he can play back to back games like that...

For the past few years the Hawks played in the playoffs they always seem to lose on the road and win their home games, see if that holds true....

Bulls played last night like the series was already over, hard to put away a young team that his hungry...Bulls still win the series butthe Bucks are not going to make it easy...

Portland came out and did what they had to, force a game 5, but i dont think they win in Memphis, Conley or no Conley

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Portland came out and did what they had to, force a game 5, but i dont think they win in Memphis, Conley or no Conley

I'm hoping they do... that's more rest for the Warriors!

Hey guys, did you know that the Warriors -- the Warriors! -- are the #1 seed, the championship favorite, and almost had 70 wins in a season?

I know, right?

annoys me too, makes no sense.

but I really want to see Dirk have a huge night. Rumor has it this is his last season. Hate to see him stink it up like he has through little more than the first.

that was such a satisfying series victory. After all the shit between Cuban and Morey this off-season, everyone in the media predicting the Rockets to implode and the Mavs to compete for a title, this feels good. The Rockets were the better team and I'm glad they ended this series in 5. They needed to atleast get to round 2, and I hope they're ready for the step up in competition this next round.

I respect the hell out of Dirk, he's an all-time legend and someone who I can't help but like as a person. It would be easy for me to hate Dirk as a Rockets fan, the way I hate McNabb as a Giants fan. But whereas McNabb was a fake piece of shit, Dirk is genuine and clutch. I don't know if this is his last season but it feels good to kick his ass in the playoffs for once.

Harden needed to step up in the playoffs. He answered a lot of critics in this calendar year. He was the clear team leader and captain of the USA Gold team, and then he followed that up with an MVP-caliber season. But the playoffs are where stars cement themselves as legends. And Harden needed to prove that he could play his style in the playoffs. He dropped 28/8 tonight and made huge plays down the stretch in a closeout game. He averaged 28/8 on 47% shooting (~65% TS) this series. Great series from him and I hope he keeps it up vs. the Spurs/Clips, Harden vs. Kawhi would be something.

Say what you want about Dwight Howard. I know what a two-faced clown he is. But the guy is at the stage of his career where he can see the window for him as a star closing, and all he cares about is winning. He knows it's Harden's team and he just wants to do his role as a monster rebounder/defender who's capable of scoring. And make no mistake, a healthy Dwight like the one we've seen in these playoffs is a beast of a player. I'd love to see Dwight and DeAndre go head-to-head, it'd be an amazing rebounding battle.

Great win. Good job by McHale too. He's not the best Xs and Os guy in the league, but he's such a good team leader. Everyone respects and loves him as a coach, and that's all you can ask for. The way he embraced Josh Smith is a big reason the Rockets are going to advance. I hope he's ready for Pop if that's who the Rockets face.

could potentially be the best game of the playoffs. Two awesome teams in an enormous situation. Tight game so far in the 1st half.

no one would ever beat the Clippers.

and the hack a Jordan nonsense is in full swing. Would stay up to watch it but im not staying up to watch this garbage. It might wind up being a close game but this shit ruins it for me.

Amazing that they haven't fixed this yet, it's such an easy fix and they still can't figure it out.

Any intentional foul is 2 shots and the ball. Or any intentional foul and the team that was fouled can pick whoever they want to shoot the free throws.

They have to put an end to it, because it destroys these games. One of the few tight games in these playoffs is just as awful to watch as the blowouts as a result.

GODdamned disaster at the free throw line. It's smart basketball because the Spurs have trouble stopping the Clips pick and roll and Doc refuses to take Jordan out until the 3:30 spots of the 2nd and 3rd quarters.

did I say it wasn't smart basketball? It is, but it's absolutely fucking awful to watch.

a terrible one to watch. Who wants to watch this shit? Its horrendous. Agreed, they need to fix this asap.

the last year of this shit.

just make the free throws. Being big is no excuse... Yao Ming was a great free throw shooter. Plus, it's not like a guy has to shoot 80% to make the Hack a whatever strategy go away... 60% would get it done. Blind, one-armed 8 year-old girls should be able to shoot better than Jordan does from the stripe.


Kawhi is having a horrendous game.

Doc Rivers, or Chris Paul.

a stutter step.

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just cost them a point.

but they complain so freaking much that I just can't feel bad for them.

I'm counting on a Clippers miss though.

6 seconds left in the game, down 1. Everyone knows he is going to get the ball, so what does he do? HE tries to flop like a fish before he gets the ball and draw a foul instead of working to get open.

He's one of the biggest floppers/whiners in the NBA, and in a situation like that it matters.

And Doc Rivers crying about the officials. Make free throws and get a rebound at the end of the game. Very unlikable team.

I get it that you are a HOU fan but saying "Howard is a beast" is almost as ridiculous as Howard saying he should be on the Mt. Rushmore of Centers.

The other team calls it a win when HOU drops the ball into Howard on the post so he can take 2 awkward steps and throw up an off balance left handed brick.

He's absurdly overrated.

I also would like to see LA vs HOU so Jordan can expose is limited game to a wider audience.

How about that travel on Griffin? What a joke. I'd like to hear the explanation on that one.

A close 2nd was the clear mistake on the Barnes put back.

Or the two 3 second calls on the Clippers (BOTH were under 3 seconds and outrageous calls).

Or how about the foul call on Paul when Leonard was on the ground with the ball. You NEVER See that called.

But dep has a point, Paul is a chump for flopping on a court with guys like Parker and Ginobili on the other side.

I am not a bash the ref guy but there were some outrageous calls starting with that travel on Griffin. It wans't a travel but a foul on 2 SA players.

saying that a guy "playing like this is a beast" isn't really too controversial when "like this" equals 16 points, 19 rebounds, four steals and four blocks.

16 points? With many coming because they fouled to put him on the line. He offers nothing on offense except a delusional post game that doesn't work.

Dal missed about 60 shots today. He was a really beast grabbing all of those misses.

Was dirk a beast today too? He had 20+ and 14 reb.

Howard is no beast. He can't carry a team even as a #3.

Easily one of the most overrated players of the past 20 years. And that is clear because we still have people calling him a beast.

After a guys back has been fckd for a few years
Unmmmm carrying the magic to the finals? Beating lebron along the way? Yeah he was so overrated pre injury

And yes beast only has to do with points- ??? The rebounds, creating of rebounding opportunities for others, defensive presence- yeah as a # 3 he is terrible...... What game are you watching? This sounds like a bitter rant from 3 years ago when he was whining like a bitch to be traded from Orlando

defenses pay attention to him. He's not a good post-up player, but teams still double him a lot. And his work in the PnR with Josh Smith and Harden was probably the key to this series. Unlike in LA, Dwight's realized that the PnR is where his bread is buttered. He's not some great offensive player, but someone capable of averaging 16-20 PPG on great efficiency from the floor is a very valuable offensive player.

And he's awesome on the boards and on D. Watching Dwight play defense and then watching DeAndre Jordan playing defense right after, you can really see how much better Dwight is at positioning himself on D. DeAndre was 3rd in the DPOY ballot and a healthy Dwight is a clearly better defensive player than DeAndre imo.

17 PPG -- .580 FG% -- 13 RPG -- DPOY-caliber impact

That's a beast.

the box scores Nowitzki and Howard put up in the first round and say that they were equally impressive all around and represented equal contributions to their team's overall success, I'd have to think that person has an agenda.

BIG GAME tonight in Hotlanta!!!
Nets need to keep moving the ball and keep switching screens on defense. all of the pressure is now on the hawks.

and I will be there Friday night in Brooklyn, so lets hope its for the knock out!

from the nets so far.
joe johnson with just 4 shots--- a lot of forces, little ball movement, and giving up easy buckets.
Pretty weak but still down just 11

big 3 from bogs... atlanta does not like the 4th quarter.
lets gooooooo

the association sucks.

to find an open teammate- jack decides to go 1 on 4.
huge swing.
would have never thought teague makes that chuck 3 there given they have litle 4th quarter offense outside of the 3

Down 2 with a little over a minute and Joe just sits at the top of the key until the clock hits 5 and goes pure isolation...no sense at all

they just go full iso.
Really stupid.
As good as jack was scoring, he gave up every basket in the 4th, either because he cant guard a pick n roll or cant guard man to man.
2 of 3 road games winnable --- not good.
Lopez looked tired tonight the lack of front court depth hurt them.
Need to get one Friday night.

couldnt get any positioning...won't fault him for Horford but eventually you do have to stop letting him take that shot

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to find an open teammate- jack decides to go 1 on 4. huge swing. would have never thought teague makes that chuck 3 there given they have litle 4th quarter offense outside of the 3

I didn't see this game, but that exact thing happened in the Warriors comeback game against the Pelicans. NO was up by 15 or so with 6 minutes left and Ryan Anderson on fire, and Tyreke just up and decides to take it to the rack surrounded by four Warriors. I simply couldn't believe it.

step the hell up. If you get outplayed by MCW again, its unforgivable.

will be suspended to start next season. Fuckign Bush league move.

Stay classy.

what did he do?

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what did he do?

Dunleavy gave him a little cheap shot on offense. missed shot, dunleavy runs the floor, gets open for a 3, shoots it, and the freak basically just speared him into the front row.

in the first half really fucked Pop. Duncan and Parker each have 3 fouls and Clips go on a huge run.

5 steps after the catch right in front of the refs.

I hope pop blasts these officials like rivers did. Clippers have gotten every call tonight.

Cause diaw touched if off the rim. It should be 2 points. Diaw didn't goaltend. That's a bad call.

Are you fucking blind?

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Are you fucking blind?

Being that you're a clippers fan, I would think you look at calls on a doc rivers level, which means you want every single call. From my angle when diaw touched it, it wasn't in the cylinder.

Awesome. This series deserved to go 7.

Saturday my daughter was good luck.... hopefully Friday its my wife!

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In comment 12261228 KWALL2 said: Quote: Are you fucking blind? Being that you're a clippers fan, I would think you look at calls on a doc rivers level, which means you want every single call. From my angle when diaw touched it, it wasn't in the cylinder.

On the overhead angle it was clear that Diaw touched it on the cylinder, not sure if you saw that angle

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In comment 12261276 dep026 said: Quote: In comment 12261228 KWALL2 said: Quote: Are you fucking blind? Being that you're a clippers fan, I would think you look at calls on a doc rivers level, which means you want every single call. From my angle when diaw touched it, it wasn't in the cylinder. On the overhead angle it was clear that Diaw touched it on the cylinder, not sure if you saw that angle

I saw it about an hour ago. Which thrn was the right call. But it looked clean from the side angle.

I have no idea who I even want the Rockets to face in the next round. Both teams are so equal but so different. I might lean towards preferring the Spurs, but that means Kawhi on Harden in the 4th quarter which would be scary. But if you're the runner-up MVP, you need to get yours. Would be some matchup.

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I have no idea who I even want the Rockets to face in the next round. Both teams are so equal but so different. I might lean towards preferring the Spurs, but that means Kawhi on Harden in the 4th quarter which would be scary. But if you're the runner-up MVP, you need to get yours. Would be some matchup.

As a fan of neither team, hoping for the Spurs. The Dwight-Jordan hackfest would be unbearable!

the other way in a LAC/HOU series and they decide not to even use that hack-a strategy since they both suck at FTs.

Klay Thompson's dad has apparently heard that the Warriors will go hard after Durant when he is a free agent.

might be one of the biggest 1st round games in recent history. With Love injured, there's a really good chance that the Spurs and Clips are both Top 3 teams in the league with Golden State.

One of them being eliminated this early is crazy.

This is a Legacy game for a lot of people. Chris Paul needs this more than anybody. Blake and DeAndre need this. The Spurs desperately want to advance past the 1st round in their attempt at a repeat. A Spurs loss could possible be the end of the Duncan era.

A lot on the line in this one, with the winner facing the Rockets in the next round. Such a monster playoff matchup, can't wait.

IF Griffin doesn't settle for jumpers. He must punish Splitter and Diaw.

Speaking of Diaw, if he took care of his body better he would be an excellent starting player right now.

It was great seeing the hack a jordan backfire in that last game. I hate that shit but I would do it if too if I had a guy shooting 37%.

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might be one of the biggest 1st round games in recent history. With Love injured, there's a really good chance that the Spurs and Clips are both Top 3 teams in the league with Golden State. One of them being eliminated this early is crazy. This is a Legacy game for a lot of people. Chris Paul needs this more than anybody. Blake and DeAndre need this. The Spurs desperately want to advance past the 1st round in their attempt at a repeat. A Spurs loss could possible be the end of the Duncan era. A lot on the line in this one, with the winner facing the Rockets in the next round. Such a monster playoff matchup, can't wait.

Osi, yup. I ditto all you said. This could be a history changing moment for both franchises. I'm pumped. Cracking open first brew now.

Mills has been better this series.

Is like rooting for the evil side.

Paul and rivers are by far and away the two biggest crybaby es in the nba.

Yiu know where Blake dribbled and took 3 steps after being fouled.

refs just won the series for the Clippers.

Calling a fgoul there is a fuckign disgrace. Wonder if Doc was ok with that call too?

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hopefully the Bulls make it a series, if the Spurs are out I won't have much of an interest in what happens.

Doc cries like a bitch after game 5 even though the Clips blew it, the referees hand them two games.

No pushoff on that basket by Paul? Of course not.

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foul call on the Clippers' penultimate possession. But Chris Paul hit some absurd shots that make you shake your head.

As much as I despise Paul's antics, he needs this playoff win for his legacy. He is an all-time great point guard, but just hasn't gotten over the hump in the playoffs.

thats a joke the Clips time keeper starts the clock.

Spurs got fucking hosed this series.

the NBA is still the same. The refs determine the outcome of most close games.

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foul call on the Clippers' penultimate possession. But Chris Paul hit some absurd shots that make you shake your head. As much as I despise Paul's antics, he needs this playoff win for his legacy. He is an all-time great point guard, but just hasn't gotten over the hump in the playoffs.

It wasnt his skill to get him a series win, it was his tears. And it was a fucking joke.

Doc Rivers is a fucking clown.

finally makes a meaningful shot.

is an incredible player.

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is an incredible player.

He's very tough to root for since he bitches and cries at everything.

also routinely gets exposed by the bigger more athletic elite PGs in the league.

These players that routinely expose Paul?

Paul pushed off on his drive?

Dep. Just stop watching. There is no helping you.

You really need a kick in the balls. It may be the only cure for the kind of stupid you bring to this topic,

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Paul pushed off on his drive? Dep. Just stop watching. There is no helping you.

Yes. He clearly did. Every annoucner and broadcaster said it. You cannot put your arm into his wait and extend. Holy shit, I am going to ask if you are fucking blind. The TNT crew was literally laughing at how oopen he got.

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You really need a kick in the balls. It may be the only cure for the kind of stupid you bring to this topic,

Go fuck off or fuck yourself. You know fuckign dick about basketball. Nice to see you jump on the Clippers bandwagon after years of choking.

Jumping in the bandwagon after 20 years.

Keep exposing yourself as a fool.

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Jumping in the bandwagon after 20 years. Keep exposing yourself as a fool.

If I continue to expose the patheticness of Doc and Paul - will you cry and bitch like them?

how Kwall doesnt even acknowledge a phantom foul with under 20 seconds left that had more impact than any other play in the series. If the refs ignored Paul's obvious flop, its at worst OT.

Doc didnt mention that in any interview, but he sure did cry about an obvious call in the 3rd.

Hopefully the rockets take care of the LACrybabies. So we dont have to hear Kwall say how overrated Howard is or how great his "Clippers" are for another 20 years.

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Paul pushed off on his drive? Dep. Just stop watching. There is no helping you.

Go to the 1:38 mark. Clear as day. Pause. Put it in slow mo. That is 10x the foul than the one they called on Duncan. You can not put your arm into the defenders away and extend. That is called a pushoff.

Now go to bed.
Paul pushes off - ( New Window )

(And it's very common with nba fans) who goes overboard on 50-50 calls that don't go your way.That is obvious by your comments here.

When a guy drives to the basket, there is always contact. bitching about it when it doesn't go your way exposes you as a basketball bozo.

End of story.

Dep

"Put it in slow mo"

Hilarious.

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(And it's very common with nba fans) who goes overboard on 50-50 calls that don't go your way.That is obvious by your comments here. When a guy drives to the basket, there is always contact. bitching about it when it doesn't go your way exposes you as a basketball bozo. End of story. Dep

So are you calling Doc Rivers a bozo since he does it publicly after games and during in-game interviews.

The Duncan fould was pure BS, and if you believe that is a 50-50 call, then it porves you are not a fan of the game for 20 years. I never ONCE saw that called at the end of the game.

But at least you admit that Rivers is a bozo.

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"Put it in slow mo" Hilarious.

I didnt think you were smart enough to see it real time. I was trying to help your rose colored eyes.

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In comment 12267797 KWALL2 said: Quote: "Put it in slow mo" Hilarious. I didnt think you were smart enough to see it real time. I was trying to help your rose colored eyes.

I think what he is getting at is that refs don't have Slow Mo Vision. It makes it less of a disgrace and more of an understandable mistake.

Personally, I don't sympathize with the Spurs. I've seen those guys on the favored end of officiating way too many times.

Bradley Beal came out to play. Pierce and Wall doing their things. Wiz up 4 with 4 to play.

Colin Cowherd: But he dances too much...

and he always came off as a nice and likeable guy. That Cowherd rant because Wall dougie'd in intros pissed me off so much. And Cowherd refused to back off that opinion. Such a stupid reason to rip on a young player. Cowherd is such a tool.

Really happy to see how Wall has grown into a franchise player. He's a true PG and floor general. If he can thoroughly outplay Teague in this series, the Wizards have a great chance to advance.

The Grizzlies just have no chance against the Warriors without Conley. And even with Conley, the Warriors are just a matchup nightmare for Memphis. I'm hoping Memphis grinds their way into this series somehow, but I'm expecting GS in 5.

makes me sick to my stomach. we set a league record for sucking and got the 3rd pick. awesome. and we didnt even try to tank...
absolutely ridiculous.
Wall is a stud and the parts of his game he worked on are impressive now as well.

gotta get 1 at Cleveland.

What could possibly go wrong?

Great shooting quarter, and Dunleavy came to play.

Thibs cannot play both Gibson and Noah at the same time. There is absolutely no offense/spacing. They are using James Jones to guard Noah, and he still cant do anything.

Mirotic had a fantastic year and he wont get any burn because of Thibs stubornness.

Bulls need this game more imo. Great start.

Mirotic and Gasol should not play together.

Neither should Noah and Gasol but that ship has sailed.

I can't wait for Dwight vs. DeAndre, should be fun to watch. Dwight will need to clearly outplay DeAndre if the Rockets want to win this series imo. And DeAndre is looking to get paid this off-season, so you know he'll be going hard after Dwight.

CP3 is a game-time decision but I think he's prob good to go. Hopefully Harden outplays CP3 this series, the play of those 2 will have a huge impact on the outcome of this series obviously.

And I hope Blake doesn't go nuts and the Rockets bench is enough to overcome the Clippers' superior starting 5.

and of course these refs overturn the offical with the best view.

Fuck the NBA. Seriously.

is instant replay would have been quicker than the shit they just pulled.

You cant call anything against the Lebron Cavaliers. Fuck that shit.

no call. Maybe the refs should get together and overturn the call.

at Bulls fans ever complaining about a star getting some calls.

Must-Win game for the Rockets tonight. Gotta get this one.

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at Bulls fans ever complaining about a star getting some calls.

Lol at your logic.

Dwight vs Jordan should be a good one if the coaches don't ruin with he fouling.

Paul would have given LA a huge advantage at this position but now who knows what he has left.

Of course, I'll take the Clippers in 6. ;)

when they call it an "inadvertent whistle". No it wasnt. The ref who called the goaltend (and he signaled it 3 times) knows exactly that its his call. He was in perfect position to make that call.

But Kenny the cheat Mauer, comes in and knows the play cant be reviewed, so he makes up a rule to take the basket away. Its pure BS and nothing is ever done about it.

The ole "you rooted for Jordan 25 years ago so don't get made when LeBron gets a call" bit. Those posts always make me laugh.

won't have one call go against CLE. NBA has clearly conspired to make calls against any team Dep wants to win.

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won't have one call go against CLE. NBA has clearly conspired to make calls against any team Dep wants to win.

Oh great fucknut is here. Dust off your clippers t-shirt. 20 years is a long time. Hope it still fits.

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won't have one call go against CLE. NBA has clearly conspired to make calls against any team Dep wants to win.

And I'll make sure I'll do my best CP3, Doc Rivers, and Kwall2 when the Bulls "supposedly" get fucked out of a call. But unlike you, Ill at least get the play and situation right.

this kind of quality entertainment I may be a regular on the NBA thread.



Face it...everybody in the NBA is against your team.

is still too much. You "diehard" fan.

needs to sit. Just useless out there.

but Bulls are getting it done through almost 3.

Cleveland scored 7 in a row way too easily right there.

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but Bulls are getting it done through almost 3.

If Delladova and Shumpert bang threes, its going to be hard press for the Bulls to win.

but this is where money time players come. Against Miami when Rose was healthy, they always had a hard time closing it out. Lebron is going to try to dominate, so the Bulls need to keep their composure.

Brooks could be a key guy here. Delladova cant guard him. If he can hit a couple shots this quarter, it would be huge.

You know Cleveland's got one big run in them.

is now Korver-esque.

Bulls cant get any stops with this lineup. And cant score. A thibs special.

Noah is like a shell of his former self. Cavaliers within 4.

are bad basketball players. And Thibs swears by Kirk Hinrich. Snell needs to be in the game to defend Kyrie. Not a fucking scrub.

is a good basketball player.

Bulls cant get stops and arent getting good looks offensively.

Thibs has to find a way to defend this James/Irving pick and roll.

sure it was.

but it was Lebron.

this is fuckign pitiful. Run an offense.

its 2011 and start playing like PG.

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Fuck.

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its 2011 and start playing like PG.

Normally I would agree. But thats what Thibs always does at the end of a game. He did it with Nate, Augustin, and just did it with Butler.

Butler was f'n awesome again. Gasol was huge in the 2nd half. Dunleavy did his thing in the first. Rose played pretty well all game.

They needed this game because Cleveland will figure some things out. Hopefully Rose is fine.

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of your posts on these threads are a complaint of some sort. Weird shit.

went up to about Deandre Jordan's waist. And dont think he didnt notice.

almost makes me want to see the Bulls lose, even though I'd prefer them to beat the Cavs. It's just a constantly stream of freaking out and complaining.

Is on. He needs to take off and lead he break today.

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almost makes me want to see the Bulls lose, even though I'd prefer them to beat the Cavs. It's just a constantly stream of freaking out and complaining.

Then dont read them. Its that easy. People bitch in every game thread, especially in the playoffs. So if you dont want to see it, then its a simple solution.

he's no different than the rest of us when our team is in the playoffs. Let the man have his moment when his team is playing.

One of these years the Knicks may somehow squeak into the postseason, and you can bet your ass that we'll be just as bad. Hell, we've been just as bad when their playing the Sixers in December.

James, Love to Cleveland
Gasol to Bulls
Pierce to Wiz

But dont underestimate Ariza going to Houston. They didnt have that wing defender for years and now it makes such a huge difference. Parsons was a nice scorer, but Ariza brings a little more.

For the Clips to be playing like this, on the road, without Chris Paul, only two days after ending a seven game series... Damn.

embarrassing. We just lost to a team on our own homecourt that was starting Austin fucking Rivers in a playoff game. A team that has Hedo fucking Turkoglu playing minutes. Just a pathetic performance. 0-1. Game 2 is a must-win now.

Blake was unbelievable. He's such a complete player now compared to a few years back. Another triple double. He carried that team tonight and was easily the best player on the floor. I need more from Harden. He's very smart about picking his spots but he needs to be more aggressive in the playoffs.

This one is a kick in the nuts. So pissed.

I can't get over this shit. That was a shitshow in a huge game by the Rockets. Where the fuck was the defense?

We beat an old ass Mavs team, great. But we can't even take out a Clips team without Paul?

McHale better tear these guys a new asshole. There's no way Paul is playing in Game 2 now. The Rockets absolutely need to win game 2. Must win. I would be so disappointed if they came out flat and played no D yet again.

Santa, you're a great poster and you know I've been high on the Warriors for years now. But I'm in ANYONE BUT THE WARRIORS mode right now. They've just made it look way too easy this year. They're just so damn good. I'm jealous. Hopefully the Rockets find their balls sometime in the next 2 weeks and can give you guys a challenge in the WCF (Grizz are helpless).

But came on this thread just to say that the Rockets lost to a Clippers team with Austin Rivers starting at PG. Looks like Osi covered that though.

This really sucks. The Rockets were the lesser of the two evils for me. Don't want the Clippers to succeed at anything. Have to respect Blake Griffin though. Hell of a fucking player.

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In comment 12271448 Osi Osi Osi OyOyOy said:

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Santa, you're a great poster and you know I've been high on the Warriors for years now. But I'm in ANYONE BUT THE WARRIORS mode right now. They've just made it look way too easy this year. They're just so damn good. I'm jealous. .

Honestly, I get that. I mean, even I somewhat miss the scrappiness that comes with being a challenged underdog all the time. As a Bay Area kid in my early to late teens during the 80's, I was annoyed by how routinely awesome the 9'ers were and chose to go with my dad's team (the Giants) instead of rooting for the home team. It feels weird having a team I like becoming awesomely dominant, though it's a weird feeling I'd like the Giants to inflict on me some day again all season long.

I will say this though: listen to some Soundcloud interviews and radio show appearances of anyone on the Warriors and you may change your mind.

Steve Kerr and Bob Myers interviews. I'm starting to think of the two as emblematic of how a coach and GM should be. At the very least, you'll be entertained by any interview of them because they're both thoughtful, candid and funny. But more than likely you'll think to yourself, "This guy could run for Governor and I'd vote for him."

Especially Kerr, who seems to have no ego. Unlike his predecessor he prioritized assembling a highly-skilled staff and then actually deferred to and empowered them. But he's got a little sarcastic edge to him that is sometimes even a little Popovichian. He's not gratuitous about it, but he'll unleash it when appropriate. For example, when they lost two meaningless games in a row during the final month (having already locked up best record in the West if not the league by then) and some reporter asked him some stupid apocalyptically-themed question, Kerr was like, "Do you think we should start calling new plays and experimenting with new rotations because we've lost two in a row?"

because it's so damn hard to hate you. You're just better than everybody else and it isn't even remotely close. The only team with the precision and toughness needed to take you out was the Spurs, and even that was unlikely with Tony and Manu playing like old farts.

There's no scenario I can see the Warriors losing the title this year outside of Bogut getting hurt or LeBron having the best series of his legendary career. And even if LeBron goes 40/10/10 over 7 games, the Warriors still might win that series because of their depth. It's unfair how good you are. The '15 Warriors are the best sports team I've seen since the '07 Pats. And that '07 Pats team was FAAAR better in the 1st half of that season than the 2nd half. This Warriors team has remained at a consistently dominant level. This is a legendary team and season if you can complete it.

Yes, I'm trying to jinx you guys.

until I see them.

But c'mon, they're not just really good, they're also really likeable! And part of why they are so good is because they have crazy, ridiculous chemistry. To a man, they all talk about how they enjoy spending time with each other, which translates itself on the court as unselfish play. The new coaches all say they've never seen anything like it in other teams. Sometimes it might actually hurt them, such as when Klay or Steph get hot and the other guys pass up good shots to force feed them the ball.

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until I see them. But c'mon, they're not just really good, they're also really likeable! And part of why they are so good is because they have crazy, ridiculous chemistry. To a man, they all talk about how they enjoy spending time with each other, which translates itself on the court as unselfish play. The new coaches all say they've never seen anything like it in other teams. Sometimes it might actually hurt them, such as when Klay or Steph get hot and the other guys pass up good shots to force feed them the ball.

Teams are disliked the more they win. So if they win it this year, you will be surprised to see how many people root against them next year. Goes with the territory.

He gets in trouble when trying to do too much or dribble through traffic. He's a good slasher and can drive and get to the rim. Griffin really helps without Paul because he can handle a lot of the PG duties.

today, Colin on the Herd still dismissing Griffins talent. For years he called him strictly a volleyball player (nonsense) and now says he wants his top player have the ability to make it easier for others to score. Id say that's one of the true strengths of his game. Anybody who doesn't see it simply isn't watching.

It didn't just happen in this series. He has always been a strong passer who gets others easy shots. When Paul went down last year he showed it big time without a PG.

Barkley comments were off to when he lumped Griffin in the group of Clippers that can't get their own shot. tusts not accurate at all. He can get to his spot on just about anybody and he's a one man fast break.

I guess he feels its fair since his guy got knocked out of the playoffs.
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to extend his leg and stick his foot out so precisely in a split second while not even looking down.

rushes to LeBron's defense, claiming to know for sure it wasn't intentional.

Of course it's intentional... it's LeBron!

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Of course it's intentional... it's LeBron!

The point is, Webber claims to know LeBron's intent. If he were to be impartial, which he is supposed to be as a national announcer, he should not make those claims or at least evaluate the evidence at face. Especially since the movement of LeBron's leg does not like like someone just jumping vertically to contest a shot.

BTW, do you have some more Warrior interviews to glowingly recap for us? Steve Kerr for president!

LeBron getting bounced before the conference finals would be simply delicious.

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The point is, Webber claims to know LeBron's intent. If he were to be impartial, which he is supposed to be as a national announcer, he should not make those claims or at least evaluate the evidence at face. Especially since the movement of LeBron's leg does not like like someone just jumping vertically to contest a shot.

rofl

Yeah, Webber's clearly the biased party here...

huge break for Hawks.

Looking so good here...

but if you asked me who's going to win this Golden State series I would take Memphis provided Conley stays healthy.

in the game.

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but if you asked me who's going to win this Golden State series I would take Memphis provided Conley stays healthy.

I don't think so. GS wasn't going to cruise through the playoffs without a loss... Hell, they might lose four or five games. But probably not four in this series.

Still think GS wins this in 6, but it gets interesting now.

people seemed to forget about Memphis. But they have all the tools to go all the way this year. I'm rooting for Golden State, but Memphis has the toughness and balance to beat anyone.

My biggest gripe is that Game 3 isn't until Saturday night. Sunday, Tuesday, Saturday. So dumb.

to come out in full beast modes tonight. The Bulls needed to do what they had to by stealing game 1. It would be sweet to get a 2nd before Smith came back, but they will be hard pressed to do it tonight.

but not a problem for Clipper fans. Houston doesn't have a PG to take advantage of it and Clips have Blake Griffin to run the show again.

Another triple double on tap tonight.

Like that without them putting him featured in the post

Cleveland came to play. Bulls looks frazzled already. Settle down and keep it close.

Cleveland by 20 plus tonight.

roh.

Tonight BTW

And bring Brooks in. Need someone to make a shot. Rose is missing layups.

unfucking real. Dude couldnt shoot for shit in NY.

bad sometimes. The most inconsistent team in the league.

Might want to keep an eye on Shumpert.

somehow managed to steal away a good role player in Shumpert for nothing.

LOL.

after hinrich makes a clean basketball play and of course there's not foul called.

What a entitled bitch LeBron is.

in the 80s and 90s a run like this would result in your guys getting checked to the floor a few times.

If Bulls can get it to that at half, I'll keep it tuned in. If not, I'm turning off TV until Rockets Clips.

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somehow managed to steal away a good role player in Shumpert for nothing.

Yeah, well, that's the kind of thing that makes the Knicks the Knicks.

if he's going to shoot Js like he did to Butler.

exactly noth... actually, you're right about that bit. He is nothing.

and its absolutely infuriating that Mirotic and Snell cant get in the game when they are down 22.

The Bulls can lose by 50, and Butler will play 40 plus minutes, Gasol 38 minutes.

How their team is playing tonight. Did they get the memo that there was a Game 2 tonight? Yeah, they got a split in Cleveland, but right now this series screams Cleveland in 5.

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How their team is playing tonight. Did they get the memo that there was a Game 2 tonight? Yeah, they got a split in Cleveland, but right now this series screams Cleveland in 5.

They did what they had to do already. They won game 1. You had to figure Lebron would come out and dominate. Butler is struggling, Gasol looks tired, Noah looks stoned, and Rose cant hit a shot. Its a perfect storm. Clevleand isnt this good and Chicago isnt this bad.

I mean Shumpert is a 3 point ace. Delladova is making double clutch shots. This wont happen all series.

I'll be angry, very angry. A Rockets loss tonight would hands down be the worst I've felt about sports since that stupid Eagles beatdown. And this is the playoffs so I might be even more pissed.

Embarrassing is the only word to use if the Rockets lose this one tonight.

James fucking Harden, all eyes on you tonight bud. We'll see what you're made of. 1pt or 20pts, I don't care... just win.

in reference to the final margin of victory.

I want Harden to drop a 40burger tonight. Now is the time.

tip your hat and move to game 3. What a shooting performance from the Cavs.

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Embarrassing is the only word to use if the Rockets lose this one tonight.

That all depends upon the fashion in which they lose, if they lose. What if Griffin keeps Griffining and pulls off something like a 32-16-12 game with 3 blocks?

LOL.

Harden goes off.

And still no Mirotic. It's such a joke. This is why Thibs will be fired the day they are eliminated. Cleveland has been playing a stretch 4 all series, and the Bulls sit one of the best ones in the game.

This is going 5, like every LeBron playoff series vs. Chicago.

not one strong move to the basket. Just floating everything up there.

no call. Kyrie flops and gets 3 shots.

Stat of the series. Free throw attempts:
Kyrie - 17
Rose - 0

Joke.

make this interesting...

But I'm not sure I can imagine too many coaches who'd give Mirotic meaningful minutes over Pau Fucking Gasol early in a series in which that team is already up.

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But I'm not sure I can imagine too many coaches who'd give Mirotic meaningful minutes over Pau Fucking Gasol early in a series in which that team is already up.

How about Joakim Noah who cant guard anyone or score? Cleveland is playing 1 big.

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But I'm not sure I can imagine too many coaches who'd give Mirotic meaningful minutes over Pau Fucking Gasol early in a series in which that team is already up.

And Gasol has been fucking garbage this game.

And James Jones now has hit 4 3s now. All of them on noah. Which is why you want a steretch 4 in the game.

If you arent watching the game, dont make pointless posts.

eaten up on the boards and hasnt defend one pick and roll yet.

He is having a Boozer like game.

with no rotation again.

gives up another offensive rebound to Thompson.

But he is Pau "fucking" Gasol.

at least the good ones, aren't prisoners of the moment. I'm not sure what Thibs should be expected to expect out of Mirotic, but it's probably not, "He'd have us in this game!"

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at least the good ones, aren't prisoners of the moment. I'm not sure what Thibs should be expected to expect out of Mirotic, but it's probably not, "He'd have us in this game!"

Noah has been absolute fuycking garbage (and as I write this he misses another uncontested lay up). Mirotic was fucking awesome this year. Was a double-double machine when he got 30 plus minutes.

ANd he cant see a game when a team is playing 4 shooters. Mirotic isnt some scrub. This is a fucking joke he hasnt played.

Proving it tonight.

at some point and he'll have some playoff body of work by which he'll be judged. Until then, all you're doing is using the imagined to criticize the actual.

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at some point and he'll have some playoff body of work by which he'll be judged. Until then, all you're doing is using the imagined to criticize the actual.

This makes absolutely no sense. I have seen him play all year. I know what he can do. And its not like he has never played in big times game. His EuroLeague team was in the championship 3 years in a row and he was POY twice.

From Griffin tonight. He needs to step up the scoring to the 30+ level in game 2.

not the end of the world. Cavs needed this far more than the Bulls. Gotta play Noah less. Mirotic more. Snell needs some burn as well.

Clevelands shooters were the key. Hopefully they miss next game.

see Noah look like this. I refuse to think that he's washed up, so he must be hurt. Thibs plays guys a lot of minutes but if Noah is this messed up, then why not make an adjustment and play him less minutes per game until he looks better and give your other bigs some more minutes?

I can't believe I just saw that. That was amazing. It was actually so funny I couldn't laugh.

I'm actually stunned at how he wasn't hurt at all. He's a large human being who fell with a lot of power.

in 45 minutes for the Rockets.

This is supposed to be fun to watch?

Harden's game + Hack-a-Rocket leads to a lot of FTs. Moreyball isn't aesthetically pleasing but it's effective.

The Clips look like the better team and I expect them to win this series in 6. But I'm so happy this Rockets team showed some balls and won a must-win game at home. Not the best James Harden game, but he came alive when the team needed him the most with 16 of his 32 in the 4th quarter. Harden has been clutch as hell in the regular season this year and he showed up again in the 4th with the season on the line. Happy that he got it done when his team needed him.

1-1 into LA, we'll see what happens to CP3. Best of 5 series now, just have to steal one over there and regain homecourt.

Every series is 1-1 now, so it's getting interesting.

to James Harden's mom. Typical from that classless piece of shit.

I'm feeling a bit more confident now. Harden better make that bitch Barnes pay.

would deck Matt Barnes' bitchass in Game 3 if he were playing. I hope he tells Terrence Jones to do the same to Barnes, just pummel him the first time he drives to the hoop. You don't talk shit about another player's mom. Barnes is a fake soft as baby doodoo type of loser, I'd love to see him get his ass kicked. Hopefully I can settle for a James Harden roast session in Game 3.

Just disgusting behavior from Barnes if true.

but I don't know how HOU can have any confidence. Clippers have their number. Haven't they beat them in 12 out of last 15?

Griffin should have been more aggressive in the 2nd half. If he was, LA wins.

Get Paul back in game 3 and this series is over in 5 or 6.

but calling him a fake softy is not accurate. He plays hard and he will take a punch in the face to win. Not soft at all.

Just the opposite. Plays hard and makes a difference. Excellent role player.

he's another guy who tries too hard like KG. I respect his role as a hustle player but he's about as unlikeable as it gets. Just a trashbag, especially if he really said that stuff.

because extending my DVR by 30 minutes wasn't enough. Ah well.

I don't have a dog in this fight and I'm just rooting for a good series. But it was damn frustrating to watch once Harden came back in the game in the third.

In typical fashion, Harden got to the line anytime he drew any amount of contact. Harden has developed this skill to a masterful level. And if the refs are going to call it as such, then fine. It's annoying to watch a FT fest, but if the refs are going to call it tight, then defenses have to adjust.

However, in the middle of Harden's immediate return, Turkoglu pokes the ball away and Harden's first reaction is to grab and yank Turkoglu's arm to delay him from getting to the ball.

If anyone should be called for that type of foul, it's Harden.

in reality should be a good one, but it is going to be hard on the eyes.

I am glad I went to bed last night at half. The amount of free throws shot is just flat out ridiculous.

between Hack-A-DeAndre, Hack-A-Dwight, Harden's antics, Doc's antics, Barnes's antics, and an injured Chris Paul (but not Paul antics), it is hard to watch, despite these being two of the 5/6/7 best teams in the league

different from everyone else. He's the best I've ever seen at drawing fouls when attacking the rim. Sure he gets a lot of 50/50 calls (he also gets a lot of 50/50 calls going against him, that's what the people who don't watch him miss), but he deserves the heavy majority of calls he gets. He's just so damn strong and durable.

16 pt 4th quarter including a couple of huge 3s and a clutch drive late in the game. Bigtime game from Harden in a bigtime moment.

And yes, styles make matchups and the Rockets vs. Clippers is not a good matchup if you want to see beautiful basketball. But f that, I'm still enjoying the hell out of it even though the Hack-A-Whoever is terrible.

I'm praying Memphis found something in Game 2 with the return of Conley. I'm still expecting a Golden State beatdown in Game 3, but maybe just maybe the Grizz have found a way to assert their physical toughness over the Warriors.

CP3's antics are as bad as it gets. Dude is from the Stockton school of Dirty Tricksterism except he's 1000x the whiner that Stockton was. Incredibly hypocritical combination of annoying character traits.

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CP3's antics are as bad as it gets. Dude is from the Stockton school of Dirty Tricksterism except he's 1000x the whiner that Stockton was. Incredibly hypocritical combination of annoying character traits.

And a baby too boot. The only that pisses me off about Harden now is after he feeds himself after he hits a 3 (come on, you have to admit, he looks like a jackass). But CP3's game right now is downright pathetic to watch because of his antics. He has a lot of nerve to question any call that goes agaisnt him.

is awful. No arguments there. And Harden's ref-baiting and laziness at times are definitely annoying. But it's not like Harden is playing with different rules, he just found the glitches in the matrix and is taking advantage of them in a way that no one else in the league has been able to.

Plus, the guy has the best stepback Jumper in the league now. That's made 2015 James Harden infinitely more watchable than 2013-14 Harden. When people say "Harden isn't fun to watch", I shake my head these days. Sure those 4 borderline FTAs a game he gets might annoy some, but he's such a brilliant offensive player to watch go to work. And again, that stepback is one of the sweetest shots in basketball now. Such a perfect counter move for him because the threat of the drive is always in the defenders head.

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I'm praying Memphis found something in Game 2 with the return of Conley. I'm still expecting a Golden State beatdown in Game 3, but maybe just maybe the Grizz have found a way to assert their physical toughness over the Warriors.

I'm not going to say that such a thing is impossible. However...

...the Warriors had more turnovers than assists in game 2! I bet that happened no more than once or twice this season, I bet they lost all games in which that happened, and I bet that won't happen again.

but the Grizzlies D deserves some of that credit.

Conley/Allen is probably the best defensive backcourt in basketball and probably the backcourt duo with the best chance at slowing down Curry/Klay. Plus they have a stud interior defender in Marc Gasol.

I think Curry will find a way to get his no matter what. So Klay Thompson really needs to be the guy to step up. Tony Allen is as good as it gets but Klay's going to get good looks and he'll need to nail them.

"The Warriors can't win a Championship" mindset. Most of it is irrationally tied to their past, but some of it is because I wonder if they actually have enough offense.

Yeah, it's antithetical to their reputation. But I think they need a more consistent third scoring threat for those games in which Curry and/or Thompson are either minimized by the other team, or simply having an off night. When you wade through the playoffs you'll likely face a team that's adept at removing the first (and then, maybe to a lesser degree, the second) thing you like to do.

The Warriors get a lot of their offense from their defense making stops or forcing turnovers -- when they're in transition, the unbelievable switching they do on D actually results in chaos when the other team's defenders try to find and cover their matchup. But I don't know if that's going to be enough throughout the whole duration of the playoffs.

(and the Wizards) are done. Big, big bummer.

I'm not doctor, but: "Wizards guard John Wall underwent multiple examinations yesterday that revealed five non-displaced fractures in his left wrist and hand.

Wall and the team are currently in consultation with multiple physicians and specialists to determine the best course of action and his playing status has yet to be determined. Further updates will be provided as information becomes available."

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CP3's antics are as bad as it gets. Dude is from the Stockton school of Dirty Tricksterism except he's 1000x the whiner that Stockton was. Incredibly hypocritical combination of annoying character traits.

I agree. I meant that the series was hard to watch for a variety of factors, and the lack of Chris Paul was one of them-- but that the silver lining of no Chris Paul is that there are no Chris Paul antics. I think it was lost in the way I phrased it.

he's really grown up as a player and leader the last couple of years. He's a great floor general and still very young. I've always said that he's a consistent J away from MVP contention.

Really sucks because that Wiz-Hawks series should be a cakewalk for Atlanta now.

no call. James loses his balance, foul called.

Its becoming a joke.

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If they are going to call the game like this, Chicago has no chance. They are attacking every possession and cant get 1 call.

LeBron came to dominate.

to play 2 bigs, as Cleveland throws out 4 shooters, and they make 3 after 3. Please send Thibs out the door already. The man who wont make an adjustment.

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LeBron came to dominate.

OK. So then all the times he's he didn't come to dominate? Sounds like he should maybe try to dominate more?

Ever seen. Mosgov should have like 5 fouls by now.

Gifted LeBron talent. He's a blight on the sport and they've gifted him a chance to win again.

Ever not thought he was fouled? He's a 260lb raised up pussy.

his first call of the series and the ref yells at him. Lebron usually gets a hug.

Mitotic was a difference maker for the Bulls the last half of the season but he benched him because of a few bad games.

than Kings-Lakers 2002.

This is an abomination of three referees.

It's honestly borderline wwf with basketball

than the Bulls playoff series for about a decade straight?

Bulls fans benefitted from a star getting every call for 15 years on their way to 6 titles. Boo fucking hoo.

And I'm impartial.

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than the Bulls playoff series for about a decade straight? Bulls fans benefitted from a star getting every call for 15 years on their way to 6 titles. Boo fucking hoo.

Wow. That's some preschool logic right there. Two wrongs make a right!

Patrick Ewing never got a call either. And the last time I checked the Bulls win 6 titles. I didnt see Jordan get many calls against the bad boys or the celtics the years they lost.

Anyways, Mirotic plays, the Bulls do well. Its not a secret.

In comment 12278476 MookGiants said:

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than the Bulls playoff series for about a decade straight? Bulls fans benefitted from a star getting every call for 15 years on their way to 6 titles. Boo fucking hoo.

But maybe you forgot hue Hollins and Hebert Davis? That basically gifted your team a finals appearance.

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Patrick Ewing never got a call either. And the last time I checked the Bulls win 6 titles. I didnt see Jordan get many calls against the bad boys or the celtics the years they lost. Anyways, Mirotic plays, the Bulls do well. Its not a secret.

Ewing cross paint fade away involved three steps every single time. Without officiating the knicks wouldn't have been able to finish second to the Bulls.

didn't forget.

The point is stars get calls. That's how the NBA has always been and how it always will be. You guys act like LeBron is the only one to get them, when Jordan got them for 15 years!

RIGGED.

Just put the fuckign Cavs in the finals. Just total fucking bullshit.

the Bulls don't win 6 titles.

Is that how that works?

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didn't forget. The point is stars get calls. That's how the NBA has always been and how it always will be. You guys act like LeBron is the only one to get them, when Jordan got them for 15 years!

Derrick Rose does not get calls.

is by far the worst officiated game I have ever seen. The block on rose so Lebron doesnt get his 3rd just confirmed it.

is no longer a star. When he was winning the MVP he was certainly getting calls.

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is no longer a star. When he was winning the MVP he was certainly getting calls.

Not one free throw in 3 games and counting. He doesnt get calls. He leads the series in most drives to the basket. Not one free throw.

And yes he is still a star.

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the Bulls don't win 6 titles. Is that how that works?

OK so assuming your unsubstantiated assertion is true, maybe they only win 4 or 5? That still gives them four our five more than you guys. And without officiating you don't get spanked by the rockets either, so that's something to be thankful for.

argument. I was 5 then and didn't know what a foul was. The NBA isn't the same game now either. Repeating it over and over again on every thread is tiresome.

officiating has been part of the game forever.

Jordan's final shot as a Bull was a blatant pushoff not called to win the nba finals. But yeah, he didn't get calls.

the bulls won because of officiating.
the lebron/rose block should have been a no call.
and the knicks fan base consistently sounds like the jets.

want to keep repeating how LeBron gets every call every game they will be reminded of Jordan getting every call every game.

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the bulls won because of officiating. the lebron/rose block should have been a no call. and the knicks fan base consistently sounds like the jets.

Since we're just making up shit like the Knicks would have never finished 2nd to the Bulls without officiating I figured I'd throw some wacky shit out there that no one can disprove or prove

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want to keep repeating how LeBron gets every call every game they will be reminded of Jordan getting every call every game.

We will point it out when its so egregious than it affects the game. The charge would have been his 3rd in the half, instead it gave them a two point lead.

If rose got 1/5th the calls the cavs (and that includes Irving) have gotten this series, the bulls would be leading 2-1 after this game.

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In comment 12278511 MookGiants said: Quote: want to keep repeating how LeBron gets every call every game they will be reminded of Jordan getting every call every game. We will point it out when its so egregious than it affects the game. The charge would have been his 3rd in the half, instead it gave them a two point lead. If rose got 1/5th the calls the cavs (and that includes Irving) have gotten this series, the bulls would be leading 2-1 after this game.

You guys have been bitching about LeBron getting a call every 5 minutes for the first 3 games.

I'm sure you guys felt that Jordan getting every call the entire decade in the 90's was cool though.

Stars get calls. Deal with it.

its a decent basketball game
the bulls should win this game regardless
4/25 from rose, butler, noah combined and down 2.... not a bad result

In comment 12278519 MookGiants said:

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In comment 12278515 dep026 said: Quote: In comment 12278511 MookGiants said: Quote: want to keep repeating how LeBron gets every call every game they will be reminded of Jordan getting every call every game. We will point it out when its so egregious than it affects the game. The charge would have been his 3rd in the half, instead it gave them a two point lead. If rose got 1/5th the calls the cavs (and that includes Irving) have gotten this series, the bulls would be leading 2-1 after this game. You guys have been bitching about LeBron getting a call every 5 minutes for the first 3 games. I'm sure you guys felt that Jordan getting every call the entire decade in the 90's was cool though. Stars get calls. Deal with it.

Mook, I doubt you watched much of this series with the Rangers playing at the same time. But its just more than Lebron. Mozgov, Irving, Thompson are all getting calls.

blasphemy. They should review it.

they gave Noah tech. Just pure an utter BS. James should have gotten a 2nd one then, because he came back at him.

in the basement. I'm watching both.

on noah there. quite pathetic from the stripes

Bulls need to beat Cavs and officials.

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is by far the worst officiated game I have ever seen.

Isn't that true of half the games you watch though?

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In comment 12278501 dep026 said: Quote: is by far the worst officiated game I have ever seen. Isn't that true of half the games you watch though?

Niko Mirotic says hello.

but the LeBron/red knob slobbing is awful. Some calls he earns but others are absolutely laughable. I expect it, but it's just so old now.

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with an arm lock.

So the refs will decide a foul on Butler. And maybe 2 techs on the bulls?

Ok, only 1 tech. Good job refs. Fuck up the initial call, and help the Cavs more.

sure it was Tony Brothers. Lebron leads the forearm. Butler gets all ball. Better put Lebron at the line.

Rose. No jumpers.

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and they miss it again. This is inexcusable. That three refs miss it AGAIN!

that three guys miss a call like that. Its not even close.

no call. Heard it from here.

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Gibson moved his pivot foot about 5 times when he grabbed that rebound

because Patrick Ewing is the only guy who gets away with traveling in the NBA

He had two guys hacking at the rebound. Definitely moved his foot but there was a reason for it.

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Gibson moved his pivot foot about 5 times when he grabbed that rebound

No foul though, right? 3 guys slapping at him all magically got air/ball.

And yes it was goaltend.

shooting a 3. But no call.

on that last possession. They call nothing. This is why I hate watching Lebron led teams in the playoffs.

traveled there too

Most rigged game ever played.

I got nothing. This is a ridiculous called game.

another walk. But Patrick Ewing only gets away with it

that in the most rigged game ever the Bulls somehow got away with a blatant walk for the winning basket

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another walk. But Patrick Ewing only gets away with it

Butler is a star.

idiot.

It's crooked as fuck.

Lebron hacks rose, haha. Kinda funny how awful that was.

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in the NBA unless there's only a couple seconds on the clock. Especially when other team has timeout. The advancement of the ball kills that strategy

who does nothing over Tony Snell is a good enough reason to lose.

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It's crooked as fuck.

It's been crooked as fuck. And it's been just fine for decades despite that.

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ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME!

Cavs now have to win game 4.

I wish the Bulls would be wiped off the map.

Fuck off Lebron. Drose!!!!

That LeBron play on rose was a clear foul. This is an absurdly corrupt game.

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Cavs now have to win game 4. I wish the Bulls would be wiped off the map.

Boo hoo

is awesome. All of those injuries and he's still big time.

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That LeBron play on rose was a clear foul. This is an absurdly corrupt game.

Again, if you went back 20 years and there was BBI, you would have everyone saying how the games are crooked as fuck in favor of the Bulls. If you didn't have a problem with it then, then shut the fuck up about it now. This isn't some new LeBron thing, it's always been that way

Now thibs is off the hook for not fouling.

for missing goaltending calls though. Those are easy and obvious. Its been more than once this series too.

why people would foul in the NBA if the other team has a timeout.

If you foul and you miss one free throw, you bring losing very much into play.

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for missing goaltending calls though. Those are easy and obvious. Its been more than once this series too.

You've been watching the NBA long enough to know they constantly blow easy calls. There's no excuse for missing Jimmy Butler blatantly walk on his layup, either. But they miss them, and for as long as the NBA has been around they've missed them. But now people bitch more because of the technology and instant replay

that was quite a freaking game! I'm glad I DVR'd that shit.

but saw the end, so happy for D-Rose. Been a long journey and he still has a ways to go but it's good to see this from him.

Chicago winning this game was the best thing for this series. Now we get to see a great game 4.

Let's go HTown. Big game 3.

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In comment 12278727 dep026 said: Quote: for missing goaltending calls though. Those are easy and obvious. Its been more than once this series too. You've been watching the NBA long enough to know they constantly blow easy calls. There's no excuse for missing Jimmy Butler blatantly walk on his layup, either. But they miss them, and for as long as the NBA has been around they've missed them. But now people bitch more because of the technology and instant replay

Everyone walks. You saw it. James and Butler exchanged walks at the end of the game, so no advantage.

In game 1, the refs literally made up a rule in the middle of the game when they flat out missed the call. You cant defend that.

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Niko Mirotic says hello.

Yeah I saw that guy, but all I caught was the 2nd half and saw him watch lobs to Thompson go over his head for alley oops or give up three-pointers to James Jones. Not unforgiveable shit by any means, but certainly something that you'd chew him out for if he were Gasol.

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In comment 12278605 dep026 said: Quote: Niko Mirotic says hello. Yeah I saw that guy, but all I caught was the 2nd half and saw him watch lobs to Thompson go over his head for alley oops or give up three-pointers to James Jones. Not unforgiveable shit by any means, but certainly something that you'd chew him out for if he were Gasol.

So you missed the 13 points, 8 boards, and 2 steals in 21:00 and a +19 while he was in the game? You missed more than just a little bit.

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JR Smith outside of the suspension is doing well, as is Shumpert.

Knicks not so much.

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JR Smith outside of the suspension is doing well, as is Shumpert. Knicks not so much.

Mozgov too! Ariza isnt bad as well.

probably misses game 4. And while he hasnt rose in this series, they still need him. Mirotic should get more time.

didn't play well, he's hurting (ankle, foot.)

Afraid the Cavs are toast.

Simply a matter of the Bulls having more good players, which offset LeBron's greatness.

Unfortunately, bc 6 is enough titles for one town. Since 1989, the Bulls have been to the Cavs what they were to the Knicks. I seriously hope no Knicks fans are rooting for the Bulls in this series.

for Rose though.

game over. Clippers are just the better team in this series. Hopefully the Rockets show some fight and can find a way to get this done.

Wow

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Is a bunch of people who simply don't understand how difficult it is to ref a basketball game.

The game is rigged for Lebron yet they let the Bulls player walk right under the basket for the go ahead pts with 30 seconds left. Really?

The refs are seeing it in real time without the benefit of 12 camera angles, slomo, and replays. But you expect them to see everything you do on your TV screen. It's ridiculous.

Stop the whining, bitching and looking like a fool. It's not fixed against your team.

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Is a bunch of people who simply don't understand how difficult it is to ref a basketball game. The game is rigged for Lebron yet they let the Bulls player walk right under the basket for the go ahead pts with 30 seconds left. Really? The refs are seeing it in real time without the benefit of 12 camera angles, slomo, and replays. But you expect them to see everything you do on your TV screen. It's ridiculous. Stop the whining, bitching and looking like a fool. It's not fixed against your team.

Hysterical coming from a clippers fan who cried and bitch over game 5 against the spurs and comin from rivers and Paul who publicly cry when they lose a game.


But live it up. Clippers rarely do anything well. So you can act like a dick as much as you want. You will be non existent soon enough.

Watched one clippers regular season game. In fact I doubt he's watched many of their playoff games either.

Watched a game and not bitched about the calls going against you?

You're pathetic. Just the worst type of BB fan. Clueless and loud is no way to go through life. Clean up your act.

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Watched a game and not bitched about the calls going against you? You're pathetic. Just the worst type of BB fan. Clueless and loud is no way to go through life. Clean up your act.

Yes plenty of times. I actually watch more basketball in a week than you do in a year.

I am the worst type of BB fan? LOL, you come out of the wood work for the first time in 20 years cause your team is good. You are the fucking scum of basketball fans.

Here's an idea. Watch for a few years. Get to understand the rules. Find a real team. I know you have been a "die hard" for 20 years, just find it funny you have become so vocal all of a sudden.

My pinkie knows more basketball than you will ever know. Heres an update, the Clippers play tomorrow in case you didnt know.

like this idiot who all of a sudden because the team he hit the dartboard is doing well and now is going to shit on people who have been posting for 7 years now on these threads.

Get a clue. You dont know a fucking thing about this game.

The NBA admitted that the refs blew 4 calls at the end of the game.

Lebron fouling Butler in the head shooting the 3.
Lebron walking before getting fouled by Butler down 1.
Butler walking before the go ahead lay up.
Lebron fouling with Rose with 3 seconds left.

Give credit to Mook for calling out both walks. But missing 4 calls at the end of the game is either really bad officiating or.....

Whatever the case may be, its inexcusable for refs to miss that many calls at the end of the game, despite some posters telling us how tough their job is.

Be a regular in the BB discussions on BBI before clowns like you showed up here. This nba thead is right there with the Giant game day threads. I'm sure you're a regular on game day too.

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Be a regular in the BB discussions on BBI before clowns like you showed up here. This nba thead is right there with the Giant game day threads. I'm sure you're a regular on game day too.

Sure you were. When was that? 20 years ago. Just a coincident you are more prominent that the Clippers just happened to be good this year, and you post more.... right?

And I post regularly in game threads there, but rarely ever complain about officials.

So you can do us all a favor and not post here anymore. It would be much appreciated.

that this isnt the regular season.

this Memphis team if they are healthy is not a good matchup for GS.

I wouldn't be surprised one bit to see Memphis win this in 6. I'm not sure GS is going to be able to get a game in Memphis. Although I dont think Memphis would win in 7 so they'd have to win it in 6

But them winning this series against GSW is probably a worst case scenario for my personal well-being. GSW would put the smack down on the Clippers in an embarrassing fashion. Memphis won't stand a chance with the Clippers.

Clippers winning the championship would be a natural disaster.

Have resurfaced... Turnovers, and getting called for fouls with amazing frequency.

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this Memphis team if they are healthy is not a good matchup for GS. I wouldn't be surprised one bit to see Memphis win this in 6. I'm not sure GS is going to be able to get a game in Memphis. Although I dont think Memphis would win in 7 so they'd have to win it in 6

Memphis is one of the few teams who has two guys who can guard both Curry/Thompson. Allen/Conley are all-NBA defenders.

They are exposing Green in the post. Whoever he is guarding is having a field day in the post. Gasol just looks like a beast right now.

You're one of the bigger bitches on there and responsible for driving plenty of people away from those threads.

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You're one of the bigger bitches on there and responsible for driving plenty of people away from those threads.

So before you didnt know if I was. Now you know that I was. You're a fucking idiot. Do you make shit up as you go, or are you just stupid?

If I drive you away from threads, then Eric should pay me a stipend.

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They made it interesting. Not over yet.

The last time the Warriors have benefited so much from lopsided officiating.

Gasol and Randolph have hit some miracle, killer heaves.

during these playoffs.

Taj/Niko need to play even better than last game. Despite struggling this series, Pau is still their best scorer/rebounder. Noah has to have a big game on the boards.

Expecting another huge game from Lebron.

Cant miss uncontested layups in the playoffs.

He looks more comfortable out there as the true center.

that I jinxed the Warriors by calling them the best sports team I've seen since the '07 Pats.

Memphis is really beating them up. Mike Conley has been one of the most underrated players in the league for a while now, good to see him prove his worth in these playoffs.

I'm really happy that Golden State has their back against the wall now. They've been rolling all year and aren't used to getting punched in the face. Steve Kerr's inexperience might be showing right here, Game 4 is going to be a huge moment in Kerr's young coaching career. I'm really interested in seeing what Golden State is made out of.

Cavs are getting close to the dangerzone. LeBron needs to go beastmode and carry them to the W here.

in goaltending calls.

someone make a shot.

is playing really well.

ankle turns are f'n nasty. Never wish an injury to anyone. Hope Lebron is ok.

remarkably bad basketball for such a huge game

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remarkably bad basketball for such a huge game

Both teams look tired. Guys are missing wide open shots that they are accustomed to making. Ill never understand why the Bulls are play every other day, yet the Memphis-GS and Was/Atl series just had 3 days off.

in this one.

through Noah. Gotta be Rose.

because their offense is fucking running through Noah. Get him out of the game and pout Gibson in.

than that.

They dont a fopul on Rose's drive. 3 guys hit him. ANd now they are losing.

hit him after he got the ball, they're not going to call that

2-1 free throw disparity, and you let the Cavs bang whoever they want. Thats a 5 point swing.

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hit him after he got the ball, they're not going to call that

And Shumpert pushed him in the hip as he was driving. A foul is a foul.

And if you dont think they are going to call that. Ask Tim Duncan if they call it in a game 7 of a tie gmae with less than 30 seconds to go.

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In comment 12279998 MookGiants said: Quote: hit him after he got the ball, they're not going to call that And Shumpert pushed him in the hip as he was driving. A foul is a foul. And if you dont think they are going to call that. Ask Tim Duncan if they call it in a game 7 of a tie gmae with less than 30 seconds to go.

If they call that Shumpert foul all game then we're going to be here all day watching a free throw contest. I'd prefer they let those go, just like they did on the play LeBron committed the charge where Butler slapped his wrist before the charge occurred. If they called it by letter of law it's a foul on Butler and a bailout for LeBron, i'm glad they didn't call it on Butler

Hopefully it wont be 3-1 free throw disparity next game.

are settling too much since about the 1 minute mark of 3rd quarter.

In comment 12280003 MookGiants said:

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In comment 12280001 dep026 said: Quote: In comment 12279998 MookGiants said: Quote: hit him after he got the ball, they're not going to call that And Shumpert pushed him in the hip as he was driving. A foul is a foul. And if you dont think they are going to call that. Ask Tim Duncan if they call it in a game 7 of a tie gmae with less than 30 seconds to go. If they call that Shumpert foul all game then we're going to be here all day watching a free throw contest. I'd prefer they let those go, just like they did on the play LeBron committed the charge where Butler slapped his wrist before the charge occurred. If they called it by letter of law it's a foul on Butler and a bailout for LeBron, i'm glad they didn't call it on Butler

Mook, you have already admitted your openly rooting for the Bulls to lose. If three people hit a guy on the drive, you have to call a foul. The free throw are 24-9 this game and the Bulls are consistently driving to the basket.

They missed the call. Simple. It wont affect the outcome of the game, but you cant call chippy ones on the Bulls and let that one go.

right now.

to read about the foul complaints. I knew they'd be there!

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to read about the foul complaints. I knew they'd be there!

Worry about your own team. We complained about ONE call.

before I'd root for the Bulls.

Fouls are not why the Bulls are losing this game. They can't throw it in the ocean in this quarter.

Miritech hit him in the head and he gave him a tiny push...I have no horse in this race but I'm just saying...if anything that's a double t

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before I'd root for the Bulls. Fouls are not why the Bulls are losing this game. They can't throw it in the ocean in this quarter.

I didnt say they were. But thats a call I thought they had to make.

has been the worst player I have ever seen. Get him the fuck out of the game.

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here. Good time for Dunleavy to bury a 3.

Noah on cue following that comment. He isn't my favorite player and he does some really stupid shit but he has 15(?) boards in the game...he is helping keep the Bulls in the game at this point

ugh.

should be a good ending. Does D-Rose have another bullet left in that chamber?

by Rose. God damn.

how do you not have any timeouts left when you were winning with 6:00 to go.

That's a ballsy call. Leveon elbowed him in the face.

Rose ties it....leveon cries about the no call down the other end

if we'll have chris r show us a gif of Dunleavy throwing his head back despite not getting hit in the head.

is just insufferable. First game in a long time the baby is t getting every call

My phone seems to like leveon bell better

that's a foul on Noah

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that's a foul on Noah

I probably would have called it.

and borderline tech on lebron

what awful defense there.

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Heartbreaker for the Bulls

Deserved to lose that game

I cant wait for Thibs to be fucking fired.

on Noah. Let the guys play. LeBron went soft on it and didn't deserve to get a foul called. Play on.

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Dont be an ass Mook.

wow great finish there. LeBron had a lot of calls go against him at the end there but still found a way to get it done. Huge shot and now it's a best of 3.

complain about the timeout thing. The Cavs drew up a play and then wound up with LeBron taking an incredibly low percentage jumper in the corner. They could have done the exact same if they didn't get a "timeout". It wasn't some genius play

They have to look at it, mostly because you have to get the clock and possession right. .7 seconds is a big deal.

What they need to do is not allow the players near the benches or the coach on the court in that situation. Easy fix

to have two consecutive walk-off buzzer beaters was.

the Bulls are the Red Sox, Eagles to me. I'm rooting like hell against them and at the same time would like the Cavs to win a title.

Despite game 3 where they almost blew it, they just dont know how to win these games. Up 7 after 3, and their offense just becomes god awful. Throwing it to Noah at the elbow and have him holding it and not getting good shots. Losing shooters consistently. Taking poor shots at the end of the game (Rose's forced 3), and then finding a way to lose it.

They didnt deserve to win with anemic shooitng in the 2nd and 4th periods. But with How Cleveland played, that was a game they could have stole.

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that I jinxed the Warriors by calling them the best sports team I've seen since the '07 Pats. Memphis is really beating them up. Mike Conley has been one of the most underrated players in the league for a while now, good to see him prove his worth in these playoffs.

I get some consolation remembering that OKC was down 2-1 to Memphis (and then down 3-2) last year. Memphis is a tough team, no doubt, but GS has reasons to believe they can still get this.

They forced Memphis into taking some really tough shots that amazingly went in at perfect times.. Randolph's shot clock beating turnaround, Gasol's near three, Lee's back breaker 3, etc. Klay and Steph both left points point behind at the FT line, which hopefully won't happen often but has actually been a GS issue for some time, one I'm sure Kerr will want to address next training camp.

Kerr has been calm and has talked about this being part of the process of learning to be a championship team... I hope he is already the coach that can lead them through this, but I'd he isn't, he's getting close to being that guy.

the Hacking completely ruins the flow of the game. The game won't be over until 6AM at this rate.

But uglying it up is the best chance the Rockets have in this series. Just gotta win this game and get the job done.

terribly inefficient shooting, turning the ball over all over the place.

He's lucky Noah has a degenerative knee condition, Pau is hurt and Taj is playing like garbage otherwise his latest hijinks would be blowing up in his face again like Miami year 1 after the promises of 6 or 7 rings.

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terribly inefficient shooting, turning the ball over all over the place. He's lucky Noah has a degenerative knee condition, Pau is hurt and Taj is playing like garbage otherwise his latest hijinks would be blowing up in his face again like Miami year 1 after the promises of 6 or 7 rings.

He outcoaches Thibs in just about every game.

If the Bulls cant beat Lebron playing one of his worst playoff series, a banged up Irving, and no Kevin Love - maybe the Bulls just arent that good.

NBA playoff record. Totally unwatchable. Rockets still down 6.

LeBron has definitely had a bad series from a shooting perspective. As historically great as he is, his J is still really inconsistent.

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the Hacking completely ruins the flow of the game. The game won't be over until 6AM at this rate. But uglying it up is the best chance the Rockets have in this series. Just gotta win this game and get the job done.

Its just so incredibly frustrating to watch.

24 minutes of play. Fucking terrible to watch.

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a guy get T for trying to block a shot.

Houston is just outclassed. Wonder if McHale will be back.

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In comment 12280496 chris r said: Quote: terribly inefficient shooting, turning the ball over all over the place. He's lucky Noah has a degenerative knee condition, Pau is hurt and Taj is playing like garbage otherwise his latest hijinks would be blowing up in his face again like Miami year 1 after the promises of 6 or 7 rings. He outcoaches Thibs in just about every game. If the Bulls cant beat Lebron playing one of his worst playoff series, a banged up Irving, and no Kevin Love - maybe the Bulls just arent that good.

So he's lucky Pau is hurt, but the Bulls aren't lucky Love is hurt and Smith was suspended for the first 2 games?

been learn how to make a fucking foul shot.

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been learn how to make a fucking foul shot.

I don't think they're missing them on purpose, and I have to believe they work their ass off shooting them.

They have to change it though. No one on the planet enjoys watching it, and ultimately that's what matters most. If the fans aren't watching because of it, you have to change it

but these players are hard to root for.

In comment 12280655 MookGiants said:

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In comment 12280573 dep026 said: Quote: In comment 12280496 chris r said: Quote: terribly inefficient shooting, turning the ball over all over the place. He's lucky Noah has a degenerative knee condition, Pau is hurt and Taj is playing like garbage otherwise his latest hijinks would be blowing up in his face again like Miami year 1 after the promises of 6 or 7 rings. He outcoaches Thibs in just about every game. If the Bulls cant beat Lebron playing one of his worst playoff series, a banged up Irving, and no Kevin Love - maybe the Bulls just arent that good. So he's lucky Pau is hurt, but the Bulls aren't lucky Love is hurt and Smith was suspended for the first 2 games?

if you're talking about all the things LeBron is lucky about, you have to include the fact that he's lucky he was born to be a better basketball player than everyone he is playing against

the Rockets have too many flaws to win a Championship. The PG position first and foremost. Pablo Prigioni and Jason Terry as your PG rotation is dreadful for any team, forget about a playoff contender. A healthy Bev would've helped because he was a bulldog who could atleast play a little D unlike Prigs and Terry. But even a healthy Pat Bev is probably not even a Top 15 PG in this league. The first thing the Rockets need to add is a PG in the off-season.

Embarrassing Defense by the Rockets. Just pathetic. Hopefully they can take Game 5 at Home and make things interesting.

With the Clips up 3-1 and the Warriors down 1-2, I think the Clips have jumped up to #1 in the Power Rankings and are now the title favorite based on the odds.

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They shouldn't.

A 10 year-old girl should be able to make the same percentage of free throws DeAndre Jordan makes. I agree with Pop... if you want to stop it, make your fucking free throws. Making them at only 60% would stop the hacking.

play enough minutes to be worthy of hacking in this fashion? 5?

Up 11 late in the 3rd at home & a chance to take a stranglehold on the series.

Supposedly (I dont have a link, just basically going off another site) that there is video evidence of Scott Foster looking at Blatt calling for a timeout and telling him, "No" because it would have resulted in a technical foul.

Now this has nothing to do with the outcome, because even though it happened to the Bulls - a part of me actually believes the ref did the right thing here. But if he saw the timeout signal, does he have the responsibility to call it - even knowing they had no timeouts left?

A fan wants me to call it, but the coach in me says he did the right thing. Very interesting to me.

this morning. But Bulls fan aside, its pretty shitty that the moron wasn't given a technical for calling for a TO with none remaining. I also thought that LeBron got fouled by Noah, but in true LeBron fashion, made my skin crawl about how he checked Butler after the out of bounds whistle, while trying to cry and scream for a foul, which should have been a tech.

Either way, I think Cleveland wins the series, but there has been some truly questionable things going on.

Steph Curry and Golden State in a must-win situation tonight, can't wait to see what they do.

support not officiating the game as per the rules.

The Cavs should have lost last night and selective AKA bad officiating is the only reason they didn't.

The Bulls played like morons in the 4th and shouldn't have been in that position, but how the fuck can you not call that on Blatt, if true? It's not open to interpretation, it's a rule.

when most of the calls went against the Cavs at the end of the game. LeBron was obviously fouled. But you don't call ticky tack Noah foul at the end, which is why you don't call that stupid Blatt TO at the end.

I bet he's going to write a very interesting book in the future with LeBron tidbits.

the other was a clear rule break with the ref apparently acknowledging that he couldn't use a TO since there wasn't one. Everything that happened up to that point is irrelevant.

I've seen this situation play out a lot of times in the past where coaches or players call the TO and they get ignored. This isn't some rare occurrence, C-Webb wasn't the last guy to do it. But it was a playoff game involving LeBron so it's blown out of proportion like everything.

If the ref called it, I wouldn't complained.
The ref didn't call it, I'm not complaining.

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Reffed college ball for 20 years. He actually said the red made a mistake. Since he knew the situation, he shouldn't even have looked at Platt knowing he had no timeouts. He said he probably wouldn't have given the timeout either, but he thinks the ref shouldn't even look in the firdt place.

I am in the crowd of a no call there.

Gets lamer every time the announcers say it.

Is a joke right? Right?

Despite being up eight... These frequent whistles are a bad sign.

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support not officiating the game as per the rules. The Cavs should have lost last night and selective AKA bad officiating is the only reason they didn't.

Where is the gif of Dunleavy throwing his head back like he got shot, despite not getting hit in the head?

Curry has got this shit.

they're the better team and they showed some real balls with this performance tonight.

Memphis still has a chance because of how tough they are on the interior and on D, but this was their best chance and it looks like they blew it.

By having Bogut "guard" Tony Allen, or basically roam the point and let Allen shoot open threes, which he bricked. Jaeger had to take Allen out, and that hurt the Grizzlies D. Warriors also doubled the Grizzlies bigs in the post more.

Wonder how the Grizzlies will adjust in the next game. Maybe play Carter more instead of Tony Allen?

Anyway, three great series tied at 2-2. Only Houston looks dead in the water.

That's what a champion does: respond big time down 2-1.

We've got 3 great series going on right now. I'm really looking forward to Bulls-Cavs tonight at 7.

of the last two minutes of the Cavs/Bullsgame. Couple things stuck out.

1. The only call they got incorrect, supposedly, was the Noah foul on James at the end of the game, which even I admit I probably would have called.
2. The offensive foul on James on Dunleavy was the correct call, and now there is video evidence that James elbowed Dunleavy (sorry Mook)
3. And of course the most controversial one.... they did not comment on the the timeout call because supposedly none of the officials saw it. Well this is where I got to call BS. The video is linked below. Scott Foster is the referee underneath and it looks as thogh he is shaking his head when Blatt comes out on the floor. Also, the referee at half court is clearly walking towards Blatt and looking at him as he is calling for the timeout.

Just some food for thought before what is suppose to be a wild game 5.
Blatt timeout - ( New Window )

then I think the Cavs lock it up in 6. We will run out of steam without him. We also need Dunleavy to not get 4 fouls by halftime. Losing his 3 point shot for virtually the entire 2nd half was huge.

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then I think the Cavs lock it up in 6. We will run out of steam without him. We also need Dunleavy to not get 4 fouls by halftime. Losing his 3 point shot for virtually the entire 2nd half was huge.

The Gasol problem is two-fold.

1. We are worse offensively without him. A noah-Gasol frontline does not work against Cleveland, as they normally go to a stretch 4. But with Mirotic-Dunleavy at the stretch 4 and Gasol at the 5, the pick-n-roll offense becomes deadly.
2. The Bulls are so much better defensively without Gasol. Noah plays his better position. Gibson is a superior defender.

Its unlikely he will play tonight, so I can see Chicago struggle mightily offensively again. The Bulls really need Brooks, Mirotic, or even Snell to make some outside shots. Mirotic struggled mightily on some open looks last game.

Mirotic needs to play like he did after the ASB. He killed us in the 4th on Sunday. An airball 3 with no one within 10 feet of him? That simply cannot happen.

for tonight's game.

Joey Crawford has the game tonight. In playoff games in which he has officiated, Lebron James is 25-3. Games that he hasnt. 40-51.

NBA is rigged!!! (just starting the flame for tonight...haha)

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for tonight's game. Joey Crawford has the game tonight. In playoff games in which he has officiated, Lebron James is 25-3. Games that he hasnt. 40-51.

Damn, LeBron has played in 119 playoff games already?

Where has the time gone?

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In comment 12282792 dep026 said: Quote: for tonight's game. Joey Crawford has the game tonight. In playoff games in which he has officiated, Lebron James is 25-3. Games that he hasnt. 40-51. Damn, LeBron has played in 119 playoff games already? Where has the time gone?

I wish their was an edit to my post, because the numbers dont add up. He has played in 166 games!

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Also, the referee at half court is clearly walking towards Blatt and looking at him as he is calling for the timeout.

"Clear" is not a word I'd use to describe anything about that video other than the font above it. Especially in full screen mode, where it looks like an Atari game.

the Clips are better and the two beatdowns in LA were embarrassing. The Rockets were exposed.

But they should still be able to win this one at Home and make things interesting. Harden needs to gun for 50 and the fucking defense needs to show up for once.

please do what you guys normally do and ignore me. I got some wrong info and I passed it along.

I feel so ashamed :(

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In comment 12282576 dep026 said: Quote: Also, the referee at half court is clearly walking towards Blatt and looking at him as he is calling for the timeout. "Clear" is not a word I'd use to describe anything about that video other than the font above it. Especially in full screen mode, where it looks like an Atari game.

To me it looked like he was walking towards the bench, but I think its clear he is looking at him though. I am pretty confident he saw him calling the TO. Like I said, even as a Bulls fan - it didnt bother me that they didnt acknowledge it.

LeBron gets the credit he deserves for being an all-time great, but he really doesn't get enough credit for being one of the clutchest players in league history.

There's a narrative that LeBron's a "Choker" because of his no-show in the '11 Finals (pathetic performance from him), but over the course of his entire career he has been extremely clutch.

Post-MJ, LeBron might just be the clutchest player the league has seen. The general public would probably say Kobe but LeBron has been FAR better in both big games and late/close situations than Kobe.