NBA Western/Eastern Conference Finals Thread

[TOO]

I liked how they got so physical with Lebron, hacking him and knocking him down several times. I have often thought that being physical would work to help beat both Lebron and Curry, neither of whom is really interested in getting smashed into for 48 minutes.

I didn't see the game but If Toronto physically beat him up thank goodness, it is about time.

Lebron like all of the "Superstars" seem to get away with far too much. He seems to push off on virtually every drive to the hoop and gets away with it. This has gone on for a long time in the NBA so it is nothing new. The only way to beat it is too push back.

I don't see Curry being a bully and pushing off to get his shot off. He is just more skilled than everyone else. I hope the refs do not allow players to bully Curry, he is just too much fun to watch.

Everyone else on the Dubs does all the dirty work for Curry. Jersey pulling, moving screens, playing defense etc etc... LeBron gets mauled on a regular basis, he gets penalized for being bigger/stronger/faster. It's the same thing Shaq had to endure.

I fell real bad that they have been treated so poorly.

Superb insight here, thanks.

[Superbone]

I liked how they got so physical with Lebron, hacking him and knocking him down several times. I have often thought that being physical would work to help beat both Lebron and Curry, neither of whom is really interested in getting smashed into for 48 minutes.

I watched the game and was surprised of how much of a flopper LeBron is. He would throw himself to the floor at the end of a play to turn a regular foul into a flagrant. He also had a violent reaction when hit in the face by his teammate Tristan Thompson. It was so over the top that the ref initially called a flagrant on Carroll who had done nothing. They had to go to the tape to rescind it.

[Cap]

It was a T, not a flagrant. The incident occurred when play was stopped.

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[Superbone]

It was a T, not a flagrant. The incident occurred when play was stopped.

Right, that was after review. It was a double T on Thompson and I forget who on the Raptors but not Carroll. The original call was a flagrant one on Carroll.

[Cap]

I think the rescinded call on Carroll was a T. You can't have a personal foul when play is stopped.

[Superbone]

I think the rescinded call on Carroll was a T. You can't have a personal foul when play is stopped.

Right.

[JCSunsfan]

Interesting though. The reason Thompson's arm went flying was because Carroll hit it with his elbow. So Carroll hit Thompsons arm that then hit LeBron. Thompsons arm did not move because he was voluntarily moving it.

Fun times.

[TOO]

Dubs getting sauced at the half in OKC, and Green kicked Adams in the beans. Fun stuff.

[Cap]

25 points? Wow.

Coming into the playoffs, it was all Warriors, Spurs and Cavs. We slept on the Thunder. At least, I did.

[TOO]

Dubs could be in serious trouble, looks like they'll lose tonight, they'll probably have to play game 4 with out Dirtbag Green and his dick kicks. Its great.

[Cap]

Does he have enough flagrant foul points to earn an automatic suspension?

[TOO]

Does he have enough flagrant foul points to earn an automatic suspension?

I doubt it, but if Dahntay Jones earned a game for his tomfoolery, Draymond has certainly earned one imo. Thats the 2nd time in as many games he's hit Adams in the junk.

[EDC]

That kick was definitely intentional. I can't believe that Kerr in the post game said he expects the flagrant one to be rescinded. He sounds like he is grasping at straws. The Warriors are stumbling.

Their starters were running at about -40 +/- for the game. It will be pretty amusing if they lose this series. Such an amazing regular season run for both GSW and the Spurs only to get bounced out of the playoffs.

[Superbone]

Was Green's kick to Adam's er... apples intentional? I'm starting to think so. It's not the first time. And Green didn't even have the ball anymore. If you look at his face, it looks like it was intentional.

[TOO]

Was Green's kick to Adam's er... apples intentional? I'm starting to think so. It's not the first time. And Green didn't even have the ball anymore. If you look at his face, it looks like it was intentional.

No doubt in my mind. I'd laugh quite hard if Adams just Roughned Odor'd Green.

[Mori Chu]

Warriors got really stomped. They just don't have any answer for how to defend Westbrook and Durant properly. Horrible matchup for both. Thunder are the worse team IMO but the playoffs are all about matchups.

[JustWinBaby]

I liked how they got so physical with Lebron, hacking him and knocking him down several times. I have often thought that being physical would work to help beat both Lebron and Curry, neither of whom is really interested in getting smashed into for 48 minutes.

I didn't see the game but If Toronto physically beat him up thank goodness, it is about time.

Lebron like all of the "Superstars" seem to get away with far too much. He seems to push off on virtually every drive to the hoop and gets away with it. This has gone on for a long time in the NBA so it is nothing new. The only way to beat it is too push back.

I don't see Curry being a bully and pushing off to get his shot off. He is just more skilled than everyone else. I hope the refs do not allow players to bully Curry, he is just too much fun to watch.

Everyone else on the Dubs does all the dirty work for Curry. Jersey pulling, moving screens, playing defense etc etc... LeBron gets mauled on a regular basis, he gets penalized for being bigger/stronger/faster. It's the same thing Shaq had to endure.

I fell real bad that they have been treated so poorly.

Superb insight here, thanks.

I thought you would appreciate my knowledge.

[Indy]

Warriors got really stomped. They just don't have any answer for how to defend Westbrook and Durant properly. Horrible matchup for both. Thunder are the worse team IMO but the playoffs are all about matchups.

Westbrook + KD > Curry plus any other player on the Ws.

I just expected the coaching to be better on the Ws when compared to the Thunder. We'll see.

[Superbone]

Warriors got really stomped. They just don't have any answer for how to defend Westbrook and Durant properly. Horrible matchup for both. Thunder are the worse team IMO but the playoffs are all about matchups.

Westbrook + KD > Curry plus any other player on the Ws.

I just expected the coaching to be better on the Ws when compared to the Thunder. We'll see.

Yeah, I mean, c'mon! Kerr AND the almighty Luke Walton?!

[Cap]

I'd laugh quite hard if Adams just Roughned Odor'd Green.

In the playoffs during a potential championship run? That would be a really bad idea.