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[Hoosierfan2017 21,461]

13 minutes ago, HoosierAloha said:

It's ridiculous when there wasn't anything there. It didn't happen to Thomas.

How can you say there's nothing there man? Thomas never gets above Lebron's waist and ends up tackling him. Just because he's tiny doesn't mean he can foul however he wants. 

[Hoosierfan2017 21,461]

I don't even think that it was a flagrant foul. It was a hard foul, but it didn't look like it was malicious. I just disagree with your premise that Lue shouldn't have tried getting the refs to take a look at it. When a guy gets hit in midair and the defender doesn't make a play on the ball I don't see anything wrong with wanting the refs to review it. That doesn't mean they have to call the flagrant but it gives them a chance to see if they missed anything in real time. 

At home we can pause, rewind, all of that, but from where Lue was standing he sees his star going up for a layup and then someone knocking him down. Any coach is going to want the refs to review a play like that. 

[HoosierAloha 30,068]

There's nothing there. Thomas was late and not long enough to actually get to the ball. He did make an attempt at the ball lenron had just lifted it up.

[Hoosierfan2017 21,461]

Work harder, not smarter lol. 

 

[Hoosierfan2017 21,461]

The Pacers and Jazz lose out on their chance to sign their stars to $207 million super-max contracts. 

[KingPG21 6,584]

So Green getting any first team votes is freaking stupid, like should lose their voting privileges dumb. Dudes contracts play a big role in this voting and some guys who only watched Golden State play costs dudes money. 

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

So Green getting any first team votes is freaking stupid, like should lose their voting privileges dumb. Dudes contracts play a big role in this voting and some guys who only watched Golden State play costs dudes money. 

This is the NBA and players associations fault for allowing such a arbitrary vote to impact contracts.


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So Green getting any first team votes is freaking stupid, like should lose their voting privileges dumb. Dudes contracts play a big role in this voting and some guys who only watched Golden State play costs dudes money. 

Almost as dumb as Lebron not getting all 1st team.

[Hoosierfan2017 21,461]

I'm surprised there wasn't more KAT loves. 25 and 12 while playing all 82 games. Those are prime Tim Duncan numbers. 

[mdn82 25,510]

I'm surprised there wasn't more KAT loves. 25 and 12 while playing all 82 games. Those are prime Tim Duncan numbers. 

The life of a young player with no media hype.


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[Dalton26 16,892]

Whiteside not on one but DeAndre Jordan is? That's hilarious.


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[Dalton26 16,892]

Yeah that's pretty funny.

http://thecomeback.com/nba/atlanta-hawks-first-round-picks-paul-george.html

[Hoosierfan2017 21,461]

Wowzers that would have been an awful trade. 

[mdn82 25,510]

Final 3 for MVP are Leonard, Russ, and Harden. Ultimately Russ or Harden. Not much of a surprise so far. Leonard or Lebron at 3 for the regular season award made sense. I wouldn't have complained if they flip flopped them.

 

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/19421542/cleveland-cavaliers-lebron-james-left-mvp-short-list-nba-announces-awards-finalists

 

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[BGleas 7,903]

This is embarrassing. I never thought the Celtics would win the series, but hoped they could push it 6 or at least make it a competitive 5. I've spent a ton of time in the Garden, but have never seen anything like this. 

[mdn82 25,510]

LeBron is still the best player in the league until he retires. MVP right now is just a consolation prize.  

 

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That makes no sense. Are you saying he is the most talented player right now? I think everyone would agree with you on that. Being most talented and winning MVP are not the same. You have to show up over 82. He gears up for his title runs. Not sure why him not being top 3 in a regular season award would bug you.

 

 

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[mdn82 25,510]

This is embarrassing. I never thought the Celtics would win the series, but hoped they could push it 6 or at least make it a competitive 5. I've spent a ton of time in the Garden, but have never seen anything like this. 

They just don't have the horses for a deeper run yet. They are very close though.


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[BGleas 7,903]

Just now, mdn82 said:

They just don't have the horses for a deeper run yet. They are very close though.


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Absolutely, but no reason they shouldn't at least be competitive. You gotta at least show some fight. 

[Hoosierfan2017 21,461]

Let the other guys fight over MVP. Lebron's chasing Jordan and titles are what can get him there. 

[Hoosierfan2017 21,461]

I think the Pacers would've been able to beat any of the other teams in the East.