The shove was far less than the cross-body block that came before the shove (see the video). I don't think that Birdman got the flagrant 1 for the shove, that's where he got the T. I can't see at all what it is that set Birdman off. Hansbrough and the Birdman were on different sides of the basket. Unless Methman thought that Hansbrough had pushed Norris Cole when he missed the layup (start at the 23 second mark in the video). Another thing I hadn't noticed is that the play stopped a fast break where the Pacers converted a layup.
I'd be OK if the NBA made the decision to suspend birdman a game, but Hansbrough is still a dirty player and it was good to watch him get punked and then get his shot blocked into the stands on the very next possession.
Andersen should be penalized in a similar fashion as other players in the past, i.e. at least one game suspension. Back in the 80s and 90s this was nothing but since nowadays any random player will get suspended for this, the Heat should be no exception. Plus, Andersen is the ugliest hill-billy white piece of thrash fake thug with his stupid birdman tattoo and things that he should not even be allowed on the court.
I hope so. Such a strange game. First half the Heat look like they don't want to play, LeBron included. The second half, Pacers look like they don't want to play.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Miami forward Chris Andersen suspended for Game 6, NBA says.</p>— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/340611784274747392">May 31, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
I'm pleasantly surprised. I really didn't think they would suspend him. Gives me a little more optimism about seeing a Game 7, but I still think Miami will end it tomorrow. Also, the NBA rescinded Hansbrough's RIDICULOUS technical that he received during the altercation.
The suspension is warranted, however it won't make a difference. The Pacers have been broken mentally and they are done. Game 6 will probably be a double digit Heat win. Spurs, Next.
Pacers got whooped game 3, they came back and played well game 4. I think this series is going 7 games, Heat in 7.
Pacers win tomorrow and lose game 7. Calling it. They do have a 30% chance to win game 7 imo. Depends on that useless turd George Hill and that chucker Lance Stephenson that thinks he's Kobe.
I guess this means Haslem will get more pt and maybe Lewis will get some too. Not much of a loss for the Heat, i think they'll close it out in game 6.
