NBA first round

[gsmooth]

I just don't see how fouling guys in the backcourt with not even a full second coming off of the clock was good execution. Thunder were extending that game to their detriment

I was shaking my head at their strategy and execution before the ending of the game at around the 20 second mark. In order for that strategy to work your team has to let some time run off and not foul immediately and you as the coach have to trust your players to make their FTs. Daigenault put more pressure on his players to make the FTs. SGA would have made all his FTs, but he got denied the ball when OKC was inbounding it which is why Holmgren got the ball.

You nailed it, the Thunder were extending the game. To top it off when Jokic was stranded at the scorer's table they fouled one of the Nuggets players which allowed Jokic to get back in the game.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

Haliburton is ridiculous.

 

[superjohn]

That was truly pathetic by the Cavs, what a collapse.

 

[aceboon]

collapse by Cleveland but the Pacers remain underrated, they could have easily folded up once they went down big knowing they already stole homecourt but they kept fighting. Cleveland being shorthanded probably factored into their minds, put game pressure on some of the role players stepping into Garland and Hunter's minutes.

 

[aceboon]

Steph was probably gonna feast this series vs this Minny defense and now his hamstring is pulled. GSW had to get that Rockets series done in no more than 6 games

 

[3rdbass]

This Minnesota/Golden St. is the worst basketball game I have seen in a playoffs for awhile. Anthony Edwards is an embarrassment to people trying to compare him to MJ. He couldn't even hold MJ's jock strap in how soft he is in the playoffs. Not even calling for the ball on that last play of the half when you team needs a lift is not what a champion does.

 

[superjohn]

That is the worst basketball game I have seen in a playoffs for awhile. Anthony Edwards is an embarrassment to people trying to compare him to MJ. He couldn't even hold MJ's jock strap in how soft he is in the playoffs. Not even calling for the ball on that last play is not what a champion does.

Ant is 5 for his last 27, 0-14 from three. T'wolves have 31 points at halftime against a Curry less Warriors.

 

[aceboon]

Legler>>>

 

[Mike Honcho]

That was truly pathetic by the Cavs, what a collapse.

These were two game-changing lane violations that were completely missed. This needs to be a point of emphasis next year. Not a Cavs sympathizer but the thought that a guy from outside the 3 point line could have a putback dunk on a missed FT is hard to believe, and Halliburton was also in the lane before the ball touched the rim.

Refs haven't been calling this so I'm not surprised players are going to take the advantage but it's clearly against the rules.

 

[Mike Honcho]

These were two game-changing lane violations that were completely missed. This needs to be a point of emphasis next year. Not a Cavs sympathizer but the thought that a guy from outside the 3 point line could have a putback dunk on a missed FT is hard to believe, and Halliburton was also in the lane before the ball touched the rim.

Refs haven't been calling this so I'm not surprised players are going to take the advantage but it's clearly against the rules.

I mean, what are we doing here

 

[Scoe]

Celtics with a blowout win tonight neither team looks very good.

 

[Scoe]

Knicks looked better with Mitch then Hart in the game, I gues double bigs does work.

 

[aceboon]

this is JJ Reddick's old pod before he took over the Lakers gig

 

[superjohn]

Knicks wasting a golden opportunity. Celtics look awful and Knicks somehow look even worse.

 

[Scoe]

Horrible call on OG not a charge at all.

 

[aceboon]

This is why Tatum's ass was glued to the bench over in Paris this past summer

 

[aceboon]

if the Celtics blow this one too I can't wait for the latest Legler rant

 

[Scoe]

Celtics are soft as baby poo. Refs literally were in the bag for them too.

 

[UConnTrumbull]

THIBS IS A GENIUS. CONTRACT FOR LIFE!!!!!!

 

[Edward Sargent]

Jeez this version of the C's is impossible to root for.

 

[Viet Vet]

Take that, Johnny Most.

 

[BugsyCT]

Back-to-back 20-pt comeback wins in Boston. If you're a Knicks fan you're in heaven tonight.

 

[navery12]

Well whatever happens the rest of the series, Thibs is OK in my book now

 

[superjohn]

Well whatever happens the rest of the series, Thibs is OK in my book now

You said the other day you want him fired because he sucks and not because he'll lose to the Celtics.

 

[navery12]

You said the other day you want him fired because he sucks and not because he'll lose to the Celtics.

My opinion of him as a coach hasn't really changed, but there's no chance he's being fired now that this series has been competitive. And my opinion on him is probably wrong if he's keeping them competitive against the Celtics

 

[Dove]

Hysterical...and sad:

 

[Dove]

Celtics with a blowout win tonight neither team looks very good.

Sweet Jeebus, man.

 

[Uconn77Duke74]

The current NBA product of just hoisting threes is horrible to watch. Celtics are 25/100. They should consider moving the 3 point line back or maybe making three pointers worth 4 and two pointers worth 3.

 

[StllH8L8ner]

The current NBA product of just hoisting threes is horrible to watch. Celtics are 25/100. They should consider moving the 3 point line back or maybe making three pointers worth 4 and two pointers worth 3.

I think games should be one 5 minute period.

 

[HuskyHawk]

My opinion of him as a coach hasn't really changed, but there's no chance he's being fired now that this series has been competitive. And my opinion on him is probably wrong if he's keeping them competitive against the Celtics

He's always been a top tier defensive coach. He's just not a good offensive coach, but Brunson, OG and others are just balling out and making tough shots.