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I think the Pistons learned a valuable, but obviously costly, lesson last night. The Cavs, who have been to the playoffs quite a bit came out firing, Pistons were obviously surprised and by middle of 2nd quarter it was over.Quote:
Originally Posted by Redsfaithful
First quarter of this WCF was lit. Very evenly matched teams.
This is the finals
Game 1 WCF. Double OT. Wemby takes over the game. SGA did not play wel. Caruso was easily OKC ‘s best player.
Which is why, in the end, I think OKC still wins this series. It took an all-time great game from Wemby and a meh game from SGA just to barely win in 2OT. Wemby and the Spurs are for real tho. Like these 2 teams are going to battle it out over the next 5-7 years.Quote:
Originally Posted by Betterread
Why did the Knicks get a 4 point play with about 2 minutes left? Lol
Why did the Cavs blow a 22 point lead with 7 mins, worst meltdown in playoff history? Probably not because of the officials.Quote:
Originally Posted by RedTeamGo!
Oh I am not blaming the officials for that L, at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mitri
However, that call was just stupid as hell. Did they call a lane violation? If you are being honest, you would admit the Cavs likely win if that isn't called. Cavs rebounded the ball and then the officials were like "oh nah, lets give the Knicks another chance here"
There were a few dozen coin flips that had to go their way for the Knicks to win that game, and they all went their way.
In hindsight, that game is on Atkinson. He didn’t make adjustments and left 2 timeouts in his pocket, which makes zero sense if you re-watch the tape. They did a nice job in 3/4 of the game especially in defending the control tower KAT offense, getting offensive rebounds and making the Knicks pay for having the worst defender on the floor (Brunson).
Some of those shots by Brunson, and the Shamet/Bridges shots, you just have to shake your head at. The JB floaters are insane. Impossible to defend.
I truly don't understand what I saw with the coaching last night. If anyone sees an explanation from Atkinson link it here please, I'd love to read it.
Watch the postgame. He literally said “I like to hold onto my timeouts”. For what, exactly??!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Redsfaithful
I think he just sort of melted down under the lights of MSG.
This is OKC doing what they do.
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The OKC obituaries were grossly premature.
Grossly? It was a must win game at home. They did the minimum vs a team down Harper and Fox.
The punk Vassel should have been tossed. Castle is always flopping.
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I can't stand the Spurs.