NBA Thread

[gilesfan]

I'm not claiming that Westbrook gets too many calls, though, so it doesn't really matter how much I watch him; I'm claiming Rose doesn't get enough calls. And, as [MENTION=99]gilesfan[/MENTION] mentions, ditto Wall—and a lot of guards that go to the hole with abandon.

In general, I loathe this system of having to "earn," then receiving regularly, "superstar" calls. If a guy drives to the basket and is pummeled by defenders, he should be standing at the line as a result of the play, regardless of the name on his jersey; or, conversely—if your tastes swing this way—superstars shouldn't get any benefits for getting hacked and hit that an end-of-bench guy doesn't.

You are absolutely right. I admire guys that draw fouls and take advantage of the most efficient shot in basketball, but earn it. You don't get credit simply for driving to the lane.

 

[thethe]

Game is way too close for comfort. The team looks tired as hell right now.

 

[jpx7]

Kirk Hinrich is by far the worst player in the NBA to play 20+ minutes a game.

 

[thethe]

I'm not claiming that Westbrook gets too many calls, though, so it doesn't really matter how much I watch him; I'm claiming Rose doesn't get enough calls. And, as [MENTION=99]gilesfan[/MENTION] mentions, ditto Wall—and a lot of guards that go to the hole with abandon.

In general, I loathe this system of having to "earn," then receiving regularly, "superstar" calls. If a guy drives to the basket and is pummeled by defenders, he should be standing at the line as a result of the play, regardless of the name on his jersey; or, conversely—if your tastes swing this way—superstars shouldn't get any benefits for getting hacked and hit that an end-of-bench guy doesn't.

Ok, I guess I was defensive for no reason at all. Rose has gotten to line substantially less than he has in the past and I find it hard to believe it results from not getting hte necessary respsect. I think a lot of these guys that attack (Lebron/RW/Harden) put the onus on the ref to do something since they are always attacking and it results in more FT attempts. Rose was on a huge upswing in FT attempts prior to getting hurt and it would have probably continued to go in that direction.

 

[thethe]

This is the point in the game where Westbrook still suffers with bad decision making.

 

[thethe]

Ugh, long 2 pointers.

 

[gilesfan]

Kirk Hinrich is by far the worst player in the NBA to play 20+ minutes a game.

He was done when he played for Wizards. Not sure why people on here were claiming he was good

 

[Heyward]

Bulls wont miss in the 4th, so expecting a 3, or them to make something,a Gasol quick 2 is possible as well.

 

[gilesfan]

Ibaka wide open.

 

[thethe]

And there is that bad decision making at the end of games. Ibaka was WIDE open.

 

[thethe]

What a playcall by Thibs.

 

[bravesnumberone]

Westbrook giveth, and Westbrook taketh away.

 

[Heyward]

Saw that coming, game over.

 

[gilesfan]

Just thinking, what a terrible play call, Gasol should just go up. Moore drained open 3 of course.

 

[thethe]

There is the difference in coaching right there.

Backbreaking loss there.

 

[gilesfan]

Btw, I never understood why you call timeout and get the ball at quarter court. Doesn't make sense.

 

[Heyward]

Another no-namer goes off vs OKC, every game it happens.

 

[Heyward]

There is the difference in coaching right there.

Backbreaking loss there.

And not having the best scorer on the planet.

 

[thethe]

Can't believe Etwan Moore won the game. Absurd.

 

[gilesfan]

Can't believe Etwan Moore won the game. Absurd.

Well, an open Moore 3 is going to be made a heck of a lot more than a contested long 2 from Westbrook.