I figured the Warriors had no shot in this game and would have to close out at home. I knew that at least two of Curry, Green and Thompson would be in foul trouble, but I never could have predicted Livingston and Bell would actually contribute.
because I thought he was as close to a prototypical point guard on both ends of the floor. I loved his game and overlooked his dirty tendencies. I hated the college nut-punch. But I thought he was maligned for being on bad teams in the NBA.
But as he's gotten older and perhaps a half step slower, his antics have gotten worse and worse. He's such a dirty player. Every game he deploys such cheap tactics to try and trick the refs and pretend like he was knocked out or hit the head. On top of that, he seems like such an asshole.
When you combine that with Harden's tactics, and I just have such a hard time rooting for Houston. And I'm a huge Morey fan.
I can appreciate Harden's skill. He has mastered footwork, timing, and reading his defender better than perhaps anyone in the history of the game. But the way he uses it to draw contact, flop, and kick out his legs makes it so frustrating to appreciate how brilliant a technician he is.
Aesthetically, I just love his form. It's so textbook. It reminds me of Ray Allen. Quick release, same thing every team. His catch-and-shoot is beautiful to watch.
this is a franchise killing loss, but I'm convinced Durant is leaving and if he goes to the Eastern Conference it opens up the entire NBA. So they'll have a decent shot next year if Durant goes East to get to the finals.
for how incredibly hard he works, and how technically brilliant he is.
He is the evolution of using steps to create space. Ginobili popularized the Eurostep which changed the game. Harden's maneuvering has had the same effect.
His timing, body control, and his awareness of how his defenders move and executing his own movement to draw legitimate fouls are all the result of myriad hours in the gym practicing as if he were a professional dancer. His ability to deceive the refs to make bad calls in his favor is also the result of incredibly hard work. But I just don't support what he's doing. I think it's cheap and degrades the League.
I'm not a Harden fan by any stretch, but not even close to the most unlikable player in sports.
And I'm not sure why anyone would care that he didn't shake hands with anyone. I actually kind of like it. Fuck all of these guys acting like best friends and laughing after a brutal loss.
Loved their defense down the stretch of that game. They recognized the refs were largely going to swallow their whistle so they got more physical and it carried them home.
That jumper from CJ looked like Jordan vs. the Jazz.
Never would have thought they’d get here after seeing that Nurkic injury happen. Saw it live as they were playing the Nets, and had some trouble sleeping after. One of the most gruesome injuries I’ve ever seen. Can’t imagine what it does to a team.
Kudos to the Blazers. Will be rooting hard for them from here, even if it feels hopeless.
The scene with embiid and gasol after the game is what sports is about. You may not be into the whole congratulate your opponent but gasol ran right up to him and consoled him and love or hate embiid.... that emotion he showed out a new respect I have for him.
The shooting was poor.... but those 5 76ers and about 6 raptors left everything on the floor. Loved every second of that game.
Embiid needs to cut the shit with the flagrant fouls (and the flailing). He’s going to hurt someone, potentially seriously at some point. He doesn’t need to do it, he’s great without it.
Still, I agree. Always love to see an athlete who cares that much. Definitely earned some good will.
Just embarrassing.
No they aren’t.
But as he's gotten older and perhaps a half step slower, his antics have gotten worse and worse. He's such a dirty player. Every game he deploys such cheap tactics to try and trick the refs and pretend like he was knocked out or hit the head. On top of that, he seems like such an asshole.
When you combine that with Harden's tactics, and I just have such a hard time rooting for Houston. And I'm a huge Morey fan.
I can appreciate Harden's skill. He has mastered footwork, timing, and reading his defender better than perhaps anyone in the history of the game. But the way he uses it to draw contact, flop, and kick out his legs makes it so frustrating to appreciate how brilliant a technician he is.
Great job by Iggy and Green too. So unselfish.
He is the evolution of using steps to create space. Ginobili popularized the Eurostep which changed the game. Harden's maneuvering has had the same effect.
His timing, body control, and his awareness of how his defenders move and executing his own movement to draw legitimate fouls are all the result of myriad hours in the gym practicing as if he were a professional dancer. His ability to deceive the refs to make bad calls in his favor is also the result of incredibly hard work. But I just don't support what he's doing. I think it's cheap and degrades the League.
I'm not a Harden fan by any stretch, but not even close to the most unlikable player in sports.
And I'm not sure why anyone would care that he didn't shake hands with anyone. I actually kind of like it. Fuck all of these guys acting like best friends and laughing after a brutal loss.
No reason to take contact, he's not getting any more free throws
I'll see your Harden and raise you...
Vontaze Burfict. For starters.
Legacy defining.
Loved their defense down the stretch of that game. They recognized the refs were largely going to swallow their whistle so they got more physical and it carried them home.
That jumper from CJ looked like Jordan vs. the Jazz.
Here's to 76ers Raps is just as good a game.
Never would have thought they’d get here after seeing that Nurkic injury happen. Saw it live as they were playing the Nets, and had some trouble sleeping after. One of the most gruesome injuries I’ve ever seen. Can’t imagine what it does to a team.
Kudos to the Blazers. Will be rooting hard for them from here, even if it feels hopeless.
Give me Bucks in 5 and Warriors in 5.
The shooting was poor.... but those 5 76ers and about 6 raptors left everything on the floor. Loved every second of that game.
Still, I agree. Always love to see an athlete who cares that much. Definitely earned some good will.
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Playoff Lowry.
Wrong. Lowry played hard all game on both ends and his steal/assist with a minute left was crucial
Lowry had a positive impact on this outcome.