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Western Conference Semifinals: (2) Oklahoma City vs. (3) LA Clippers

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by J.R., May 4, 2014.

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(2) Oklahoma City vs. (3) LA Clippers

Poll closed May 6, 2014.
  1. Thunder in 4

    1.4%
  2. Thunder in 5

    2.9%
  3. Thunder in 6

    20.0%
  4. Thunder in 7

    24.3%
  5. Clippers in 7

    20.0%
  6. Clippers in 6

    28.6%
  7. Clippers in 5

    1.4%
  8. Clippers in 4

    1.4%
  1. sugrlndkid

    sugrlndkid Member

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    During the game a stat was mentioned that Chris Paul had like 34 assists and 2 turnovers...in the series. Tonight he 5, and 2 very bad TOs in the closing minutes...

    whatever the case maybe ...that was a terrible decision by the refs to allow OKC the ball when video evidence shows it not to be the case.

    Other than that...LAC shouldve never given the opportunity that OKC had...Durant had 10 points in 1 minute....
     
  2. blink

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    Can't believe chuck and Kenny are too scared to criticize the refs. Guess they're in the nbas/tnts pockets
     
  3. BleedRocketsRed

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    Honestly did not know that. They got the call 100% correct in that case.
     
  4. mr. 13 in 33

    mr. 13 in 33 Member

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Matt Barnes said he would have bet his twin sons that it was Clippers ball</p>&mdash; Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo/statuses/466445247409819649">May 14, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
     
  5. t_mac1

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    I know assists don't tell the whole store about ball movement. But c'mon.

    You are aware MIami, Brooklyn, and Toronto averages LESS assists than OKC in the playoffs.

    So no, OKC is not the worst team in terms of ball movement. there are teams who are much worse. MUCH MUCH worse.

    Like I said, watch the Nets v. Heat series. It's like watching bums playing offense out there outside of Lebrons last game.

    And Thibs? Ha. Easily one of the worst 5 offensive coaches in the league. His calling card is defense. Him with Derrick Rose is like a train wreck waiting to happen in the playoffs.
     
  6. sugrlndkid

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    well then WTH is a foul??? #dumbassrule
     
  7. tehG l i d e

    tehG l i d e Member

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    When is this dumb rule ever applied after a video review? I watch a TON OF GAMES and that's off Jackson every time.
     
  8. cfansnet

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  9. el gnomo

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    I can't either, and to be honest I didn't even know about that rule until TNT just posted it, but it clearly makes it a different situation than the CP3 foul in Game 1 against GSW... that foul was on the body, then CP3 lost the ball... this one was directly on the hand, knocking the ball out.
     
  10. EightDoobies

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    Damn...

    But in other news, Love Doc speaking the truth.
     
  11. yo

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    :eek: Wow, did not know this Why don't they just call a foul instead of having this rule? Doesn't make sense.
     
  12. t_mac1

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    Can't wait for game 6. Going to be awesome.
     
  13. Pieman2005

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    The 'small market' thing is so overblown in this context. The Thunder have KD - the MVP and the most popular player in the NBA not named LeBron. He could play on the Bucks and people would still watch him.
     
  14. jayhow92

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    They can't go back and give a foul, so I guess this is their way to attempting to justify not calling it.
     
  15. sugrlndkid

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    guess it allows them to not have to call a foul...i dont know...its really an idiotic rule
     
  16. el gnomo

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    isn't it the same reasoning as the 'hand is part of the ball' on a block?
     
  17. downbytheriver

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    Ppl complaining about the refs watch sports to get pissed off. no idea how lame the rigged excuse is . and superstars have bad shooting games, but KD had 10 pts in final 3 min when they needed him. that's MVP.
     
  18. aesthetics80

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    That doesn't apply because Barnes hit one hand, but the hand that pushed the ball out was the opposite hand. Also other have said that rule can't be found in the rulebook on NBA.com
     
  19. kaocsaephan

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    It's a really poor argument for people who are incapable of thinking or refusing to think. If they really believed what they're saying saying, then the refs never gave any favorable calls to LBJ while he was in CLE because it's one of the crappiest markets
     
  20. Aleron

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    OKC, mega market
     

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