2022 NBA Playoffs Thread - Page 129

KhalDrogo · 05-03-2022, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by eastbayak

Surely they can't be as obvious as they were last game though, right?

I hope not, I took the Dubs at -1. Am hoping they'd make good calls this game since many will be watching the refs more closely.

You would think. But can’t ever trust the NBA. Memphis has been the beneficiary of extremely generous officiating since game 1 of the Minnesota series.

RogerGodahell · 05-03-2022, 10:59 AM

I wish the refs would do what it takes to get Dallas a win in Phoenix. I'll put in a call and see if Scott Foster can be assigned next game.

Dame · 05-03-2022, 10:59 AM

Yeah, I’m not sure why the league would rig games for Memphis.

In terms of star appeal, JA is not even in the same stratosphere while Curry remains as the association’s biggest draw.

Zedlaw · 05-03-2022, 11:01 AM

I have no feel for the Celtics/Bucks game. It's really hard to see Boston shoot that poorly again. I think it's a Celtics win if the Bucks are sitting at 100 points and Giannis plays facilitator again. The 2 for 14 from three second half seems closer to the median than their 10 for 20 first

Zedlaw · 05-03-2022, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by daeve

Klay listed as probable with right knee soreness... [ie - not same knee as acl tear]

Bane listed as questionable with lower back soreness...

It's a big blow if Bane is banged up. Brooks could easily shoot them out of the series, he needs to find some confidence fast if Bane isn't Bane

eastbayak · 05-03-2022, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

You would think. But can’t ever trust the NBA. Memphis has been the beneficiary of extremely generous officiating since game 1 of the Minnesota series.

Very true.

I only watched some of the Minnesota-Memphis game but didn't pay close enough attention to the calls.

Hopefully, we get a fairly called game.

Nomad · 05-03-2022, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Zedlaw

I have no feel for the Celtics/Bucks game. It's really hard to see Boston shoot that poorly again. I think it's a Celtics win if the Bucks are sitting at 100 points and Giannis plays facilitator again. The 2 for 14 from three second half seems closer to the median than their 10 for 20 first

50 3 point attempts (18 made), that means your team cannot get past the defense. Try harder.

KhalDrogo · 05-03-2022, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Dame

Yeah, I’m not sure why the league would rig games for Memphis.

In terms of star appeal, JA is not even in the same stratosphere while Curry remains as the association’s biggest draw.

It is confusing until you consider how hard the league has been pushing the Ja narrative this entire season. He’s a guard who has insane moves and can dunk the hell out of the ball. He’s the perfect next face of the NBA.

mfw13 · 05-03-2022, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RogerGodahell

It wasn't so much Tatum as it was Brown. Neither of them played good though.

And that's the problem in a nutshell....both are inconsistent players who can be great one night and disappear the next.

The Celtics have zero chance in a game if their two stars are held under 50 points combined.

daeve · 05-03-2022, 12:07 PM

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Stephen Curry is six 3-pt FG away from becoming the 1st player with 500 in playoff career.

could definitely be broken in the future - but very cool accomplishment

tjforce · 05-03-2022, 01:10 PM

Celtics 5 point favorites.

Vegas expecting them to bounce back despite Smart being questionable with a quad contusion.

daeve · 05-03-2022, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Zedlaw

It's a big blow if Bane is banged up. Brooks could easily shoot them out of the series, he needs to find some confidence fast if Bane isn't Bane

yep, losing Bane for even 1 game would hurt. Melton, Jones, and Brooks would have to step up.

sigmachi · 05-03-2022, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

It is confusing until you consider how hard the league has been pushing the Ja narrative this entire season. He’s a guard who has insane moves and can dunk the hell out of the ball. He’s the perfect next face of the NBA.

I don't get that though, he's basically non existent with fan interactions and just ignores all autograph requests unless it involves him getting paid for an appearance. You won't see some feel good video of him taking the time to talk to a little kid. Ja is all about Ja. My buddy who is a big autograph guy and has season tickets to Grizzlies said Curry, Lillard, Luka and Donovan Mitchell are by far the best superstars to the fans interacting and signing autographs and that Ja just ignores everyone. I get that he is a great player and plays an exciting brand of basketball but they could find a more fan-friendly face of the game I'd think.

brock · 05-03-2022, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sigmachi

I don't get that though, he's basically non existent with fan interactions and just ignores all autograph requests unless it involves him getting paid for an appearance. You won't see some feel good video of him taking the time to talk to a little kid. Ja is all about Ja. My buddy who is a big autograph guy and has season tickets to Grizzlies said Curry, Lillard, Luka and Donovan Mitchell are by far the best superstars to the fans interacting and signing autographs and that Ja just ignores everyone. I get that he is a great player and plays an exciting brand of basketball but they could find a more fan-friendly face of the game I'd think.

paging [mention]PSA2Pac [/mention]for a rebuttal on Ja.

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rustywest · 05-03-2022, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dame

Yeah, I’m not sure why the league would rig games for Memphis.

In terms of star appeal, JA is not even in the same stratosphere while Curry remains as the association’s biggest draw.

One of the most laughable smears I've seen. Its just Krals pathetic attempt to discredit Ja anyway he can. First it was the Memphis is better without him, now its 'they' are rigging games for Memphis. There will be more... I see right through it.

Its pretty sad how people with big mouths and little wherewithal feel threatened by players because of their own selfish interests. So they tear down, and discredit by all means.

You are starting to see this alot now with Ja Morant.

oshmeehan · 05-03-2022, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by tjforce

Celtics 5 point favorites.

Vegas expecting them to bounce back despite Smart being questionable with a quad contusion.

There is no way that he doesn't play tonight, right? Sounds like a combination on gamesmanship and trying to get the team and crowd jacked up for when he does end up taking to the court and "toughening it out".

eastbayak · 05-03-2022, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rustywest

One of the most laughable smears I've seen. Its just Krals pathetic attempt to discredit Ja anyway he can. First it was the Memphis is better without him, now its 'they' are rigging games for Memphis. There will be more... I see right through it.

Its pretty sad how people with big mouths and little wherewithal feel threatened by players because of their own selfish interests. So they tear down, and discredit by all means.

You are starting to see this alot now with Ja Morant.

Hard to take someone who pumps Westbrick seriously.

Did you not watch the last game? It was blatantly obvious that the refs were in more support of the Grizzlies.

Siberian13 · 05-03-2022, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by eastbayak

Hard to take someone who pumps Westbrick seriously.

Did you not watch the last game? It was blatantly obvious that the refs were in more support of the Grizzlies.

Which is why the Grizz are up 1-0 in the series

brock · 05-03-2022, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by eastbayak

Hard to take someone who pumps Westbrick seriously.

Did you not watch the last game? It was blatantly obvious that the refs were in more support of the Grizzlies.

and your username literally featuring the location of their old stomping grounds (RIP ROARacle) has nothing to do with your opinion that the refs were 'against' the most important NBA team of the last 7 years? And a team from a much larger market as well.

And considering the refs didn't call a phantom foul on Ja's badly missed desperation layup also proves they must've been against the Dubs!

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tennelson55 · 05-03-2022, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010GBPackers

Yeah, 80% of why he looks like The Dream.

However, Ayton is that good. He's within Supermax range, in my mind.

People are hinting at 4 years 80 mil from several posts.

I don't get it; why wouldn't this guy get max?

Guy is solid player averaging 18/10. Max it is

tjforce · 05-03-2022, 02:57 PM

According to the NBA Last 2 Minute Report, Gary Payton fouled Ja Morant on the inbounds with 3.6 seconds left, and then committed goal tending on the shot attempt.

Neither was called. We can take off our tin foil hats now.

Zedlaw · 05-03-2022, 03:20 PM

Not to mention Brooks batting the ball out of bounds after Klay’s missed FT.

It’s hard to ref basketball, to be good players have to toe the line of legality. And to be entertaining fans need some flow to the game. It would have been a disservice to an entertaining game to have called either the foul or goaltend on Morants drive.

eastbayak · 05-03-2022, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Zedlaw

Not to mention Brooks batting the ball out of bounds after Klay’s missed FT.

It’s hard to ref basketball, to be good players have to toe the line of legality. And to be entertaining fans need some flow to the game. It would have been a disservice to an entertaining game to have called either the foul or goaltend on Morants drive.

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Originally Posted by tjforce

According to the NBA Last 2 Minute Report, Gary Payton fouled Ja Morant on the inbounds with 3.6 seconds left, and then committed goal tending on the shot attempt.

Neither was called. We can take off our tin foil hats now.

Getting a final shot attempt on a possession that shouldn't have been yours to begin with.

Let's put those tin foil hats back on, Mr. Garland.

eastbayak · 05-03-2022, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Siberian13

Which is why the Grizz are up 1-0 in the series

They were handed many opportunities.

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Originally Posted by brock

and your username literally featuring the location of their old stomping grounds (RIP ROARacle) has nothing to do with your opinion that the refs were 'against' the most important NBA team of the last 7 years? And a team from a much larger market as well.

And considering the refs didn't call a phantom foul on Ja's badly missed desperation layup also proves they must've been against the Dubs!

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You're right, I'm a Warriors fan so I'm certainly biased. But the refs made (and missed) some big calls that favored the Grizzlies more than the Warriors.

And, as mentioned to TJ, the Grizzlies never should've had the ball in the final few seconds to begin with. But the refs missed that call, how surprising?!

tjforce · 05-03-2022, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by eastbayak

Getting a final shot attempt on a possession that shouldn't have been yours to begin with.

Let's put those tin foil hats back on, Mr. Garland.

I'll chalk it up to bad officiating and the refs not wanting to be the ones to decide the game..

Take your tin foil hats off but keep them right next to you.

05-03-2022, 10:59 AM	#3203
Dame Banned Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 3,482	Yeah, I’m not sure why the league would rig games for Memphis. In terms of star appeal, JA is not even in the same stratosphere while Curry remains as the association’s biggest draw. Last edited by Dame; 05-03-2022 at 11:01 AM.

05-03-2022, 01:10 PM	#3211
tjforce Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 23,321	Celtics 5 point favorites. Vegas expecting them to bounce back despite Smart being questionable with a quad contusion. __________________ "Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because it’s the best thing going. Wooooo!"

05-03-2022, 02:57 PM	#3221
tjforce Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 23,321	According to the NBA Last 2 Minute Report, Gary Payton fouled Ja Morant on the inbounds with 3.6 seconds left, and then committed goal tending on the shot attempt. Neither was called. We can take off our tin foil hats now. __________________ "Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because it’s the best thing going. Wooooo!"

05-03-2022, 10:59 AM	#3202
RogerGodahell Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cardboard Enthusiast Posts: 20,783 RogerGodahell	I wish the refs would do what it takes to get Dallas a win in Phoenix. I'll put in a call and see if Scott Foster can be assigned next game.

05-03-2022, 11:01 AM	#3204
Zedlaw Member Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 1,379	I have no feel for the Celtics/Bucks game. It's really hard to see Boston shoot that poorly again. I think it's a Celtics win if the Bucks are sitting at 100 points and Giannis plays facilitator again. The 2 for 14 from three second half seems closer to the median than their 10 for 20 first

05-03-2022, 03:20 PM	#3222
Zedlaw Member Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 1,379	Not to mention Brooks batting the ball out of bounds after Klay’s missed FT. It’s hard to ref basketball, to be good players have to toe the line of legality. And to be entertaining fans need some flow to the game. It would have been a disservice to an entertaining game to have called either the foul or goaltend on Morants drive.