We need an ABS system for the NBA so these refs can be humiliated while they’re mucking up calls. Doing it afterwards does nothing and changes nothing. Also, the league needs to start shit canning refs… I guarantee it’s not hard to find people who’d want to do the job and better… anywhere else you’d be canned.
Re: 2026 NBA Playoffs - first round series
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2026 8:52 am
by Mori Chu
The Lakers win over Houston last night was really something. Much is being made about Houston imploding and KD's horrible leadership, not sitting on the bench with his teammates, and so on. But I was really struck by Lebron's performance. He gave them almost a triple-double and nearly 30 points and basically stole that game from Houston, tearing the beating heart out of their chest. It was such an impressive performance for any player, then you factor in that the man is 41 years old and literally about to be a grandpa. Absolutely nuts. I have never bought into the Lebron = GOAT talk, but I don't know any other NBA player in history who would have done what Lebron did last night. Amazing, dominant performance. The guy is the best player on his team, the best player in the series, he's carrying a team of misfit toys like Ayton and Kennard and Smart and Hachimura, and they're about to sweep a playoff series. Unbelievable.
The Lakers win over Houston last night was really something. Much is being made about Houston imploding and KD's horrible leadership, not sitting on the bench with his teammates, and so on. But I was really struck by Lebron's performance. He gave them almost a triple-double and nearly 30 points and basically stole that game from Houston, tearing the beating heart out of their chest. It was such an impressive performance for any player, then you factor in that the man is 41 years old and literally about to be a grandpa. Absolutely nuts. I have never bought into the Lebron = GOAT talk, but I don't know any other NBA player in history who would have done what Lebron did last night. Amazing, dominant performance. The guy is the best player on his team, the best player in the series, he's carrying a team of misfit toys like Ayton and Kennard and Smart and Hachimura, and they're about to sweep a playoff series. Unbelievable.
Agreed. Even worse I ended up cheering for the Lakers to win. Bleh!!
We need an ABS system for the NBA so these refs can be humiliated while they’re mucking up calls. Doing it afterwards does nothing and changes nothing. Also, the league needs to start shit canning refs… I guarantee it’s not hard to find people who’d want to do the job and better… anywhere else you’d be canned.
I think he should be caned. Get rid of one of those 'n's. Much more efficient AND effective.
Re: 2026 NBA Playoffs - first round series
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2026 1:51 pm
by Mori Chu
Orlando being up 2-1 in their series over Detroit is wild. Magic are finally healthy and look much better than they've looked all season. I thought they would be one of the best teams in the East this year but they were extremely disappointing. Detroit needs to get their act together.
Re: 2026 NBA Playoffs - first round series
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2026 2:28 pm
by AmareIsGod
One of the all time GOATs. Doing it at this age is incredible.
The Lakers win over Houston last night was really something. Much is being made about Houston imploding and KD's horrible leadership, not sitting on the bench with his teammates, and so on. But I was really struck by Lebron's performance. He gave them almost a triple-double and nearly 30 points and basically stole that game from Houston, tearing the beating heart out of their chest. It was such an impressive performance for any player, then you factor in that the man is 41 years old and literally about to be a grandpa. Absolutely nuts. I have never bought into the Lebron = GOAT talk, but I don't know any other NBA player in history who would have done what Lebron did last night. Amazing, dominant performance. The guy is the best player on his team, the best player in the series, he's carrying a team of misfit toys like Ayton and Kennard and Smart and Hachimura, and they're about to sweep a playoff series. Unbelievable.
Agreed. Even worse I ended up cheering for the Lakers to win. Bleh!!
The worst sin KD committed was getting Suns fans to root for the Lakers.
Re: 2026 NBA Playoffs - first round series
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2026 3:18 pm
by LazarusLong
Re: Houston ... I think the bloom is off on Udoka being a great, game-changing coach.
Hmmm, that's a hard one. I'll get back with you on that.
Re: 2026 NBA Playoffs - first round series
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2026 2:47 am
by ShelC
This sucks, big blow to the Wolves
Re: 2026 NBA Playoffs - first round series
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2026 8:07 am
by AmareIsGod
Even bigger blow for Minnesota.
Re: 2026 NBA Playoffs - first round series
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2026 8:28 am
by Mori Chu
It's just wild to lose your entire starting backcourt for the playoffs in one game. Minny is amazingly up 3-1 in the series, but will this let Denver back in it? Nuggets have had real problems with Minny, but coming back from down 3-1 is not impossible. I don't think Ayo Dosunmu (who the f...?) will score 43 points every night.
Re: 2026 NBA Playoffs - first round series
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2026 9:00 am
by JJ Slim
It might be even worse. Jaden McDaniels scored an uncontested basket with 1.3 seconds left and Jokic took exception. Could be several suspensions.
Re: 2026 NBA Playoffs - first round series
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2026 9:41 am
by Superbone
Jokic brothers at it again.
Re: 2026 NBA Playoffs - first round series
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2026 3:17 pm
by The Bobster
After being down by 17 at halftime the Spurs have outscored the Blazers 71-33 so far in the 2nd half.