2017-18 NBA (Playoffs): A gasping, wheezing thread begs message board poster arguing how Jordan never lost a Finals to just let it die in peace (1 Viewer)

[Moe.]

So you want a continuous replay system where every play throughout the game can be reviewed?  Still seems awful.  I'll take instant calls by a human referee even if they are only 93% correct or whatever.  Heck, as we go to more replays in general I'd guess replays are only 95% correct anyway.

Imagine the excitement of all that waiting we would do while the replay crew reviews all out of bounds calls, all foul calls, all infractions, and everything in between for the full game  

Not really a replay crew. They'd be officials and they can make instantaneous calls no different than the officials on the court. To be worthwhile it'd have to be done in a way that doesn't extend the length of the game, which seems plausible to me. The details would obviously have to be fleshed out by people that are smarter than me but it seems obvious (to me at least) that something like this will happen eventually. 

 

[wikkidpissah]

Here's the theory in Boston sportstalk (there's a new one every day, as many know): the Kang has deduced that a championship series against either Hou or GS will be a total embarrassment and has decided to make his goodbye to Cleveland be a valiant 7-game series loss to the Celts rather than face being swept/punked/turned-out by a Western foe.

 

[msudaisy26]

Here's the theory in Boston sportstalk (there's a new one every day, as many know): the Kang has deduced that a championship series against either Hou or GS will be a total embarrassment and has decided to make his goodbye to Cleveland be a valiant 7-game series loss to the Celts rather than face being swept/punked/turned-out by a Western foe.

That is literally the dumbest sports theory ever. 

 

[Gr00vus]

Here's the theory in Boston sportstalk (there's a new one every day, as many know): the Kang has deduced that a championship series against either Hou or GS will be a total embarrassment and has decided to make his goodbye to Cleveland be a valiant 7-game series loss to the Celts rather than face being swept/punked/turned-out by a Western foe.

How about this hypothesis. He's a 33 year old GOAT candidate who is completely exhausted from carrying Kevin Love and a roster full of dross as far as they've gotten this season. The dude goes into every game pretty much knowing if he doesn't go for around 40 and double digit boards and assists, he loses.

 

[pats3in4]

That is literally the dumbest sports theory ever. 

Not even top 10 in dumb Boston sports talk.

 

[msudaisy26]

Not even top 10 in dumb Boston sports talk.

awesome. 

 

[tjnc09]

Iguodala out again tonight.  

 

[Boston]

Not even top 10 in dumb Boston sports talk.

So true...blind passion and stupidity are a deadly combo...it does provide entertainment though when you are sitting in traffic on 128 or 495...

 

[Frostillicus]

Why do you call him Kang?

 

[Frostillicus]

I didn't know they were installing the smaller rims for tonight.

 

[modogg]

So Joel Embiid making 2nd team all-NBA instead of 1st is a hell of a blessing in disguise for the 6'ers. Give them an extra $5 - $7 million/year to be able to use on other players. Embiid needs to start getting the endorsement love (got the latest ESPN magazine because it is free, and they have top 100 "world fame" athletes. Endorsements count toward this filler, so Melo is in the mid-30s if that tells you anything) and i am sure he will be fine. works out well for the good guys

 

[msudaisy26]

So Joel Embiid making 2nd team all-NBA instead of 1st is a hell of a blessing in disguise for the 6'ers. Give them an extra $5 - $7 million/year to be able to use on other players. Embiid needs to start getting the endorsement love (got the latest ESPN magazine because it is free, and they have top 100 "world fame" athletes. Endorsements count toward this filler, so Melo is in the mid-30s if that tells you anything) and i am sure he will be fine. works out well for the good guys

It is so cute you are worried about his potential earnings, but really I think he will be okay.

 

[msudaisy26]

I didn't know they were installing the smaller rims for tonight.

I have 2 theories on this. The NBA felt the Warriors were too good and going to dominate the NBA for the next decade, or the fair was in town and they didn't have time to change them out before the game.

 

[Frostillicus]

Durant - Livingston - Bell - Cook - West?

 

[msudaisy26]

Durant - Livingston - Bell - Cook - West?

Seems like every time  Durant is out there without Curry he goes back to the OKC Durant that just dribbles a lot and forces contested shots.

 

[msudaisy26]

I wonder how long it will take before defenders will quit reaching in like Capella just did, LeBron, Harden, Durant, Curry etc. all rise up for a shot the second you do that and get free throws.

 

[Stuart Ullman]

I just can't help but feel like I'm watching a Golden State team that is intentionally playing stupid.

 

[avina1]

the hell was Klay Thompson going out to the 3 pt line on that 2 on 1

 

[msudaisy26]

@Niles Standish No matter what happens the rest of this series, you can't say the Warriors own the NBA anymore, there is no drama, or they are going to steam roll the league. This Rocket team is giving them everything they can handle and any real NBA fan can't tell who is going to win this series (halfway through the 2nd quarter of game 5) 

Edit: I shouldn't just call you out, but you are the last person I had this argument with. There are probably a dozen or so posters in here that have said this since the Warriors won last year.

 

[msudaisy26]

Did the Warriors switch all pick and rolls before Durant signed? I don't remember, but it seems to really hurt them in this series.

 

[Charlie Harper]

Did the Warriors switch all pick and rolls before Durant signed? I don't remember, but it seems to really hurt them in this series.

Yah that's kind of their thing.

What's hurt them this series is Harden and Paul surround by 3 and D players. It's honestly the antidote to a switching D unless Curry suddenly becomes Gary Payton. 

 

[msudaisy26]

Just got home. What'd I miss?

Warriors still playing ISO ball, especially Durant. Houston would be up about 15 if they could make their open shots. 

 

[Charlie Harper]

Just got home. What'd I miss?

1 Q - Hou getting great looks, not hitting 3s. Dubs TOs, more KD isos.

2 Q - Hou still missing shots. Dubs moving ball a bit more. West and Cook get some PT. Tie game.

 

[Chaos Commish]

@Niles Standish No matter what happens the rest of this series, you can't say the Warriors own the NBA anymore, there is no drama, or they are going to steam roll the league. This Rocket team is giving them everything they can handle and any real NBA fan can't tell who is going to win this series (halfway through the 2nd quarter of game 6) 

Edit: I shouldn't just call you out, but you are the last person I had this argument with. There are probably a dozen or so posters in here that have said this since the Warriors won last year.

this is game 5

 

[msudaisy26]

this is game 5

Thanks 

 

[Chaos Commish]

Thanks 

I didn't catch it for a few minutes. Then I was confused. And after I corrected you I had a moment of doubt. Hard labor and tequila today. Ugly game. But yeah, I was thinking about Niles hot takes before you posted that.

 

[msudaisy26]

Man, Paul in unconscious from 3 all of a sudden. Those were not open shots either.

So is Klay. His shots are barely moving the net. This is fun. 

 

[Frostillicus]

I like games like this because they remind to stop thinking the Wolves have a chance any time soon.

 

[msudaisy26]

Did you see Paul shimmying in front of Curry after his last one? I hate Chris Paul but that was pretty funny.

Other than his 3s though Houston is taking uglier shots than GS was the other night. Bodes well for the Warriors if they can STOP TURNING THE BALL OVER.

Yeah, I don't like when other players steal another guys celebration. Make up your own thing in my opinion. 

 

[Dedfin]

Livingston's skull is comically narrow.

 

[bigbottom]

Man that was a horrible foul call on Ariza. 

 

[Chaos Commish]

I love Chris Paul and that was hilarious.

 

[Chaos Commish]

Not the 3rd quarter dominance we're used to.

 

[msudaisy26]

Paul is unconscious. 

 

[Frostillicus]

Chris Paul, eh.

 

[msudaisy26]

Chris Paul, eh.

This isn't the Chris Paul I remember. I think it might be Cliff Paul. 

 

[Ghost Rider]

Here's the theory in Boston sportstalk (there's a new one every day, as many know): the Kang has deduced that a championship series against either Hou or GS will be a total embarrassment and has decided to make his goodbye to Cleveland be a valiant 7-game series loss to the Celts rather than face being swept/punked/turned-out by a Western foe.

That might be the dumbest theory to come out of Boston in a week. 

 

[Long Ball Larry]

GordOn abusing Looney and bell

 

[GoBirds]

Marv Albert.....old school perv. 

 

[GOB]

I'm enjoying myself!

 

[whoknew]

That's a sweet lid Marv is wearing.

 

[ShamrockPride]

Paul makes it too easy to hate him. Gonna be so glorious when he blows this 3-2 lead with game 7 in Houston.

 

[Ghost Rider]

Durant, Curry and Klay have 71 of the Warriors 86 points. 

 

[JuniorGong]

Durant, Curry and Klay have 71 of the Warriors 86 points. 

They have taking 51 of the team’s 66 shots

 

[dickey moe]

Huge shot

 

[GOB]

Onions

 

[Ghost Rider]

Big 3 by Gordon.  Harden has been dreadful shooting the ball tonight. 

 

[msudaisy26]

They have taking 51 of the team’s 66 shots

How many arrognt 3's have they shot?

 

[Charlie Harper]

Soooooo stressful. 

 

[dickey moe]

Wow