2017-2018 NBA Regular Season Thread

[Lakers+USC=#1]

Terrible new booty refs...SMH

Sadly, it's not on the refs, it's on the NBA for that dumbass rule. They basically gave a license to the time keeper to affect the game. For an example, what if it's game 7 of the Finals and the Raptors are down 1 with one second left against the Warriors in GS, and he purposely decides to start the clock while the ball is in the air. The dumb rule would make them jump ball at half court and now the Raptors have no chance at a decent shot loses the Finals.

 

[trojanfan12]

I have to say watching it live it really seemed like a normal run of the game when he did it. I honestly expected the Cavs to push the ball up the court immediately.

In retrospect I'd imagine that Saric would have pulled up rather than give the appearance that he was showing up the Cavs. But reporters suggesting it was some bush league move are just creating copy. If you watch Reddick in the video I get the sense that he was surprised that Saric finished the play but Embiid certainly didn't.

It was a bush league move, but it wasn't an "ultimate bush league move" like the article suggests. He didn't look like his intent was to embarrass anyone.

The Cavs overreacting doesn't make Saric doing it ok.

 

[msgkings322]

This is the Rockets year. Remember you told me that?

I said this was the year they make the WCF, I've also been pretty clear in saying the Warriors are going to win it all again, it just won't be easy as last year.

But you knew all that.

So, I think another avi bet is coming.

 

[bksballer89]

I said this was the year they make the WCF, I've also been pretty clear in saying the Warriors are going to win it all again, it just won't be easy as last year.

But you knew all that.

So, I think another avi bet is coming.

Don't get mad because you sold me on the Rockets.

 

[flyerhawk]

It was a bush league move, but it wasn't an "ultimate bush league move" like the article suggests. He didn't look like his intent was to embarrass anyone.

The Cavs overreacting doesn't make Saric doing it ok.

The whole point of calling something bush league is to say you were doing something intentionally.

 

[msgkings322]

Don't get mad because you sold me on the Rockets.

Don't get mad because you were wrong.

 

[Mecca]

Our 3 games have been decided by a whopping 9 points.

Which number will be higher :
Sixers TO, Wade FGA, or Simmons points?

Simmons points

 

[Mecca]

It was a bush league move, but it wasn't an "ultimate bush league move" like the article suggests. He didn't look like his intent was to embarrass anyone.

The Cavs overreacting doesn't make Saric doing it ok.

We agree.

 

[Mecca]

The whole point of calling something bush league is to say you were doing something intentionally.

Hmmmm...fair point.

I have to say, I'm confused by the fact that some didn't know this unwritten rule existed.

But, I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt because he looked genuinely surprised.

On a side note, ignorance is not the same as innocence.

 

[Bolts]

Future King MPJ is back

 

[trojanfan12]

The whole point of calling something bush league is to say you were doing something intentionally.

He scored intentionally. But he wasn't looking to embarrass anyone.

 

[trojanfan12]

Hmmmm...fair point.

I have to say, I'm confused by the fact that some didn't know this unwritten rule existed.

But, I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt because he looked genuinely surprised.

On a side note, ignorance is not the same as innocence.

Agree 100%. That's why I don't think he was looking to embarrass anyone. He did look genuinely surprised at the Cavs reaction.

It happens from time to time that a guy doesn't know, or maybe just has a brain fart.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Magic 'feel cheated' after clock error vs. Lakers

Now I think everyone will agree that the 'jump ball' call was completely bullshit, I find it weird that Gordon claims the refs 'Gave the Lakers the game'

They were up by one with 0.6 seconds to go. While it's not impossible for the Magic to win the game, it is highly improbable.

 

[mick7-1961]

Stop me if you've heard this before......Mick's going to Ireland.

Seems I heard that somewhere....


That dude is a Studmuffin !!

 

[DJ]

5k deal closed by DJ!!!!

 

[mick7-1961]

5k deal closed by DJ!!!!

Congrats !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Lakers+USC=#1]

Magic 'feel cheated' after clock error vs. Lakers

Now I think everyone will agree that the 'jump ball' call was completely bullshit, I find it weird that Gordon claims the refs 'Gave the Lakers the game'

They were up by one with 0.6 seconds to go. While it's not impossible for the Magic to win the game, it is highly improbable.

I really hope this happens in the playoffs so the NBA could feel stupid and embarrassed about their dumb rule.

 

[DJ]

Congrats !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's a great feeling.

 

[Mecca]

Future King MPJ is back

17 shots.....

He wasn't fucking around...lol

 

[Black Adam]

Magic 'feel cheated' after clock error vs. Lakers

Now I think everyone will agree that the 'jump ball' call was completely bullshit, I find it weird that Gordon claims the refs 'Gave the Lakers the game'

They were up by one with 0.6 seconds to go. While it's not impossible for the Magic to win the game, it is highly improbable.

This was pretty much my opinion...

VERY small chance of winning the game at that point, but better than NO chance...