Series Thread: 2) Memphis Grizzlies vs. 7) Minnesota Timberwolves

[bksballer89]

Officiating is always an issue.

Because it is an insanely hard job.

Eventually you and @bksballer89 will figure that out.

But that doesn’t mean it is embarrassing, or that these guys are bad at their jobs. It is what it is.

One sided and shit job those 3 morons did. If you are going to be bad then at least be bad for BOTH teams

 

[bksballer89]

This is behind a paywall but you get the idea. A week in and the refs are making it about them. People not paying hard earned money to see them call these games the way they been.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

"bunch of rage," Towns said of his mood coming into Game 4. "Trying to find ways to dominate regardless of what they throw [at me] -- double, triple, quadruple, coach comes on the court and guards me, as well -- and find ways to put the ball in the bucket."


Now that's what I like to see and hear. They have the guys to beat Memphis. Now go do it fella and keep that mentality the rest of the series.

 

[Mecca]

Only one here is bks. But yeah that's who I meant. Also Denver and Toronto.

Toronto has injuries.

Yes, it's part of the game and every team seemingly has a gimp top 3 player.

But, they don't go in the same category as the Nets.

This is some Clipper-like choking fuckery by the Nets.

 

[Mecca]

When KAT is the focal point of our offense, he is God. He just doesn't have the leadership to demand the ball when our guards go hero mode.

Well, he's not actually your best player.

That would be Edwards.

KAT just does not consistently have that dog in him.

Ant is a alpha man.

But, I will say this....

It's not exactly a hardship having a guy like KAT as your #2.

 

[DJ]

Toronto has injuries.

Yes, it's part of the game and every team seemingly has a gimp top 3 player.

But, they don't go in the same category as the Nets.

This is some Clipper-like choking fuckery by the Nets.

And they have gotten jack shit from Simmons in the trade for Harden.

 

[DJ]

Well, he's not actually your best player.

That would be Edwards.

KAT just does not consistently have that dog in him.

Ant is a alpha man.

But, I will say this....

It's not exactly a hardship having a guy like KAT as your #2.

Yeah, you need a #1 and a #2.....KAT is definitely a nice #2.

And Russell seems to have found his role in the League on this team as the #3.

 

[Sir Robin Of Camelot]

This is behind a paywall but you get the idea. A week in and the refs are making it about them. People not paying hard earned money to see them call these games the way they been.

I read that on Friday and it came to mind again last night. All I’ll say is NBA Officiating is the worst and has been the worst for 2 decades. That’s why I stopped complaining about it. Only when it appears “tilted” do I get a little pissed about it. I won’t quote examples. They are there for anyone with the ability to read and do math.

 

[Mecca]

Officiating is always an issue.

Because it is an insanely hard job.

Eventually you and @bksballer89 will figure that out.

But that doesn’t mean it is embarrassing, or that these guys are bad at their jobs. It is what it is.

I usually agree and can't actually recall many times I have complained about the officiating.

But, it was bad this game.

Hard job for sure.

Still sucks that it took some enjoyment out of the game.

 

[Mecca]

And they have gotten jack shit from Simmons in the trade for Harden.

Why is he even playing game 4?

..also, I hope he doesn't get a single dime of that $20 mil from Philly.

 

[Mecca]

Yeah, you need a #1 and a #2.....KAT is definitely a nice #2.

And Russell seems to have found his role in the League on this team as the #3.

Yep.

I can't even begin to rank the hierarchy in Memphis.

It seems to shift game by game.

Ja is #1 despite his playoff struggles.

2, 3 and 4 are less clear.

Nice problem to have.

 

[Sir Robin Of Camelot]

 

[bksballer89]

I usually agree and can't actually recall many times I have complained about the officiating.

But, it was bad this game.

Hard job for sure.

Still sucks that it took some enjoyment out of the game.

Yep we can't keep using the excuse that it is a hard job. There are a lot of hard jobs in the world. If you are the best in the world at yout profession, games can't be officiated like last night or like a few other games in the first week in the playoffs

 

[Mecca]

She or he?

Still....

Great observation skills and reaction time.

 

[Mecca]

Yep we can't keep using the excuse that it is a hard job. There are a lot of hard jobs in the world. If you are the best in the world at yout profession, games can't be officiated like last night or like a few other games in the first week in the playoffs

Being a cop is the hardest, most thankless, job next to being a teacher.

Doesn't mean its okay to arrest or shoot the wrong suspect.

This is the equivalent of giving someone a ticket for jaywalking, while they are standing in the crosswalk with the wall signal.

 

[fightinfunbags]

Yep we can't keep using the excuse that it is a hard job. There are a lot of hard jobs in the world. If you are the best in the world at yout profession, games can't be officiated like last night or like a few other games in the first week in the playoffs

Bad is bad and human beings will make mistakes. My major issue is in a dynamic where you can see who a crew is and before the ball is even thrown up you know exactly how that crew is going to be bad. It’s nauseating.

 

[DJ]

Yep.

I can't even begin to rank the hierarchy in Memphis.

It seems to shift game by game.

Ja is #1 despite his playoff struggles.

2, 3 and 4 are less clear.

Nice problem to have.

Morant has struggled shooting wise the last couple games.

 

[DJ]

Why is he even playing game 4?

..also, I hope he doesn't get a single dime of that $20 mil from Philly.

No idea.

Fire Nash and hire a HC who can make game to game adjustments.....and run it back. Maybe Simmons can make a difference next season.

 

[Mecca]

Bad is bad and human beings will make mistakes. My major issue is in a dynamic where you can see who a crew is and before the ball is even thrown up you know exactly how that crew is going to be bad. It’s nauseating.

Premeditated reffing.

 

[Sir Robin Of Camelot]

She or he?

Still....

Great observation skills and reaction time.

LOL!!! I thought the same thing until I read that “he” was interviewed after the game somewhere…