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I don't know what consequence should happen
But for something like that, with the magnitude of the game...
That can't happen without some type of penalty
quote:This is definitely a concern. He is supposed to be our future. He's had great moments, but he was bad on both offense and defense this last 4 games or so.
Kawhi couldn't have picked a worst time to go back into his shell and have a terrible 3 game stretch.
quote:I do. For the NBA its all about the money and the bigger markets. Anyone that says otherwise is either naive or denial. Refs are definitely told to call it certain ways or in favor of certain teams.
I personally think the front office NBA has no say in who advances. I think the refs do though and they did tonight.
This was an incredible series from two teams that played at NBA championship level intensity. There is ZERO doubt in my mind the spurs would have taken the Tockets in 5. Unfortunately. They failed to close out game 6.
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It wouldn't be so bad if the team that beat us could play without excessive flopping and *****ing about the refs like little titty babies.
quote:Especially the Rockets and Clippers.quote:
It wouldn't be so bad if the team that beat us could play without excessive flopping and *****ing about the refs like little titty babies.
You just described every team in the NBA
quote:quote:I do. For the NBA its all about the money and the bigger markets. Anyone that says otherwise is either naive or denial. Refs are definitely told to call it certain ways or in favor of certain teams.
I personally think the front office NBA has no say in who advances. I think the refs do though and they did tonight.
This was an incredible series from two teams that played at NBA championship level intensity. There is ZERO doubt in my mind the spurs would have taken the Tockets in 5. Unfortunately. They failed to close out game 6.
quote:They aren't told to favor teams. They are given a brief about the series or recent games and certain things that players have been getting away with or committing.quote:I do. For the NBA its all about the money and the bigger markets. Anyone that says otherwise is either naive or denial. Refs are definitely told to call it certain ways or in favor of certain teams.
I personally think the front office NBA has no say in who advances. I think the refs do though and they did tonight.
This was an incredible series from two teams that played at NBA championship level intensity. There is ZERO doubt in my mind the spurs would have taken the Tockets in 5. Unfortunately. They failed to close out game 6.
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Well I thought the Spurs played with alot of heart tonight. This series was like this season, a big roller coaster. Lots of brilliant and awesome play sandwiched in between sloppy play and lack of focus. Blame it on age, injuries or just championship letdown but it just wasn't the same team. But whatever the outcome I love this team. Just sad to see it end this year. GO Spurs GO!
quote:Yeah great *****ing by Doc during the between quarter interview blaming the refs for something else. Good job bro. I've never seen a coach complain during one of the on court interviews. Can't put that stuff past Doc though.quote:
It wouldn't be so bad if the team that beat us could play without excessive flopping and *****ing about the refs like little titty babies.
You just described every team in the NBA
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The real tide turned when Parker let up for 1 second and let Paul poke the ball away. We have a chance to go up 7 and instead, in a matter of less than 20 seconds, we wound up tied. Such a huge mental lapse.
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OMG NBA TV just did a recap of the 1 second play. Now I'm more upset than before.
The first time, Barnes stood still and Kawhi had a free break to the hoop. After the reset, Barnes was all over it.
quote:I found that. You can see Kawhi about to turn the corner when the whistle blows. Not he next inbound, did he start from the same spot. And how did Barnes end up so low to the baseline? Because he was originally closer to the top of the key when the buzzer went off on the first attempt.
NBA TV did the before and after. Even Rick Fox was sympathizing with us lol.
Here is the first part where Barnes just watches as Kawhi was breaking to the hoop. The next play (not in this vid) he immediately charges Kawhi as he heads back.
http://www.sbnation.com/2015/5/2/8538429/the-clock-operator-messed-up-the-spurs-final-play
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There's no doubt the Clippers are light years better than the rockets. But they have to play the same way they played the Spurs to beat em.
quote:Had no timeouts.
Pop should have called timeout and reset the play. No excuse.
quote:Not really that interesting. The Clippers can play extremely unfocused and sloppy basketball. Thats what has lead them to first round exits year after year. If they play like they did against the Spurs, they will murder the Rockets. The Rockets are the same team as they were when it was Tracy and Yao. They have no shot at a championship, theyll just float in the middle of the top teams for years and then fade away.quote:
There's no doubt the Clippers are light years better than the rockets. But they have to play the same way they played the Spurs to beat em.
Interesting quote. "Light years ahead of rockets" but they've got to play out their rears to beat them.
quote:Pretty sure we had one leftquote:Had no timeouts.
Pop should have called timeout and reset the play. No excuse.
