NBA Random Discussion 2012-13 Season

[NovU]

Nah, it's not really annoying but non-fans have right to feel crappy about his attitude. Ideally LBJ could have just complemented the Bulls and shook it off. But instead he opted to blame fouls which discredited Bulls' effort and alarmed everyone that they were dirty. Whether it was to send a message, or simply to plead his case, it didn't do him good on his image especially after the historic loss where attention was heavily on LBJ again.

But for us the Heat fans, it's just... meh, no biggie. Just lost a game in which emotions were invested heavily. Probably serves a good wake up for the team.

[gyezra]

Why do people insist that that was a no call because it was kobe that fouled him? This happens all the time in the NBA and yet people once again notice because it was kobe. I mean it's pretty obvious that on those types of plays most of the time it's a no call because the league doesn't want to end games via free throws.

[NovU]

The game was going to end on a freethrow had Kobe made the freethrow. Either way, should have ended on free throws.

And show me this "OBVIOUS TYPES" of plays when it was no call because the league doesn't want to end games via free throws. So you are saying right call doesn't have to be made?

It's a big issue because it's the LAKERS on verge of making a playoffs and you said that yourself on his injury. It's not because it was Kobe but because a lot was at stake.

[Andrew]

Why do people insist that that was a no call because it was kobe that fouled him? This happens all the time in the NBA and yet people once again notice because it was kobe. I mean it's pretty obvious that on those types of plays most of the time it's a no call because the league doesn't want to end games via free throws.

Because there is a healthy amount of cynicism surrounding superstar treatment and rightfully so when the officiating is blatantly wrong. Were it any other star in the league, people would be criticising the no-call. Even if it wasn't a star who benefited from a no-call, there'd be criticism because the call it was an example of bad officiating.

If the bottom line is that the league doesn't want games to end in free throws, that's a stance we can criticise too because it's a ridiculous notion. If ever there's a time to get the call right and enforce the rules of the game, it's in the closing seconds of a close game. I'm not sure that's necessarily the case though, considering that plenty of games have ended with clutch free throws over the years.

[JaoSming]

SLAP

[Stress Fracture]

Ray Allen is Old.

[NovU]

And a great poster.

[Leftos]

GOAT is back and starting tonight.

[JaoSming]

SCAL IS SUITING UP?!?!?!!?!!!

[Andrew]

Great shot of that dunk by Butler. Also, not that I'm complaining and not that it mattered since Nate's floater went in anyway, but that goaltend by LeBron was an odd decision.

[rise]

Great shot of that dunk by Butler. Also, not that I'm complaining and not that it mattered since Nate's floater went in anyway, but that goaltend by LeBron was an odd decision.

I think he was hit across the face (accidentally or not) by Nate Rob after the floater. Better to hang on the rim and crumble on the floor I guess.

[Andrew]

True, though it looks like he grabs the rim with his right hand before the hit.

[Kenny]

It's great to see that Evan Fournier stepped up in Lawson's absense (19 points in 20 minutes). Now I'm just hoping the Jazz can win their game.

[Andrew]

And so they did. Neck and neck with the Lakers again, currently in the 8th spot on the tiebreaker.

[SoF'nAwesome]

This 8th seed race is getting interesting. My money is still on LAL

[Leftos]

And one of the most epic comment threads, starting here: http://www.detroitbadboys.com/2013/3/27/4155314/pistons-final-score-booooooooo#152494679
Viva Mel Brooks!

[shadowgrin]

Bryant, for one, didn't see what all the fuss was about this time.
If a foul was called, ''we'd have went into overtime and won the game,'' he said. ''Simple as that.''

End of.

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[Andrew]

Watch the league overreact and hand down a suspension.

[Patr1ck]

They should suspend the referee as well.

[Kenny]

Kind of reminds me of this one:

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[hova-]

What the hell was wrong with the guy commentating the top 10 today? RRRRRRICKY RRRRRUBIO. GORDON HAYWARD AND THE JAAAAAZZ! Silly dude.

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[Leftos]

Spoelstra pulled a Popovich. LeBron, Wade and Chalmers are out for the Spurs vs Heat game. Let the fury of David Stern upon them.

[NovU]

Well... we clinched the eastern conference.

[Leftos]

Sure, sure. And it just so happens that they all got sprained ankles and hamstrings.

By the way, I don't mind. I really don't. Let them rest. Or maybe this is some kind of revenge for the move Popovich did last time. Again, I really don't care. Just don't make up excuses for it.

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@JMcDonald_SAEN
Can't wait for that big NBA Finals meeting between these teams where Cory Joseph schools Norris Cole.