NBA 2018 Playoffs Thread

[liam]

Tim Donaghy described Foster as a company man who will do what is asked of him to keep his seniority among refs.

Foster was part of the 2010 Finals game 7 officiating crew that called the final quarter completely different than the first 3 quarters and very one sided for the Lakers with 21 free throws for the Lakers and 6 for the Celtics in the final 12 minutes. He was voted the worst referee in the league by the players and coaches in an LA Times article. Here is a comment from that article:

Tony Brothers is a name that strikes fear and loathing in pretty much every fan base in the league. He has been good in some games with the Celtics and awful in others. His home W/L record is 35-28. The Celtics are 5-5 in their last 10 games overall with Brothers but have lost the last 7 playoff games that he has called. He is very unpredictable and can be good or absolutely terrible.

https://www.celticsblog.com/2018/5/7/17328608/boston-celtics-look-to-sweep-the-76ers-as-they-play-game-4-in-philadelphia


8 Straight now*

Is it Foster and Brothers?

[JSD]

Tim Donaghy described Foster as a company man who will do what is asked of him to keep his seniority among refs.

Foster was part of the 2010 Finals game 7 officiating crew that called the final quarter completely different than the first 3 quarters and very one sided for the Lakers with 21 free throws for the Lakers and 6 for the Celtics in the final 12 minutes. He was voted the worst referee in the league by the players and coaches in an LA Times article. Here is a comment from that article:

Tony Brothers is a name that strikes fear and loathing in pretty much every fan base in the league. He has been good in some games with the Celtics and awful in others. His home W/L record is 35-28. The Celtics are 5-5 in their last 10 games overall with Brothers but have lost the last 7 playoff games that he has called. He is very unpredictable and can be good or absolutely terrible.

https://www.celticsblog.com/2018/5/7/17328608/boston-celtics-look-to-sweep-the-76ers-as-they-play-game-4-in-philadelphia


8 Straight now*

Is it Foster and Brothers?

We will know in about 14 hours.

[liam]

Tim Donaghy described Foster as a company man who will do what is asked of him to keep his seniority among refs.

Foster was part of the 2010 Finals game 7 officiating crew that called the final quarter completely different than the first 3 quarters and very one sided for the Lakers with 21 free throws for the Lakers and 6 for the Celtics in the final 12 minutes. He was voted the worst referee in the league by the players and coaches in an LA Times article. Here is a comment from that article:

Tony Brothers is a name that strikes fear and loathing in pretty much every fan base in the league. He has been good in some games with the Celtics and awful in others. His home W/L record is 35-28. The Celtics are 5-5 in their last 10 games overall with Brothers but have lost the last 7 playoff games that he has called. He is very unpredictable and can be good or absolutely terrible.

https://www.celticsblog.com/2018/5/7/17328608/boston-celtics-look-to-sweep-the-76ers-as-they-play-game-4-in-philadelphia


8 Straight now*

Is it Foster and Brothers?

We will know in about 14 hours.

They post it at 9am.

[BlastFromThePast]

Looks like NBA is getting there dream- 2 game sevens on a holiday weekend

This Rockets team could be like a Giannis, Embiid and Lebron team—-we would be ready for this challenge-

Scripted.  From the beginning.  The teams "chosen" for the Finals will be the ones that the "Association" and "others" benefit the most economically.  It's all about the ratings/money and it's been this way for years.

[SparzWizard]

After that performance tonight, momentum swung back to the Warriors. I don't see Houston winning another game again this season.

[greece66]

An online acquaintance made a poll about the top 5 players of each position.

Let's make sure Bob Cousy and John Havlicek get enough love.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvCSBf_Bt740_Fhb-web_Uo7dJynJoYJig2l5b3qnYQHYG_A/viewform

[gouki88]

An online acquaintance made a poll about the top 5 players of each position.

Let's make sure Bob Cousy and John Havlicek get enough love.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvCSBf_Bt740_Fhb-web_Uo7dJynJoYJig2l5b3qnYQHYG_A/viewform

Done!

[rondofan1255]

Go Warriors!

[Drucci]

So who's ready for Cavs/Warriors round 4 ? I think I'll turn off the Finals this year, so sick of ESPN praising LeBron constantly and of seeing these two teams.

[Phantom255x]

So who's ready for Cavs/Warriors round 4 ? I think I'll turn off the Finals this year, so sick of ESPN praising LeBron constantly and of seeing these two teams.

I'm not watching, but I expect Warriors to sweep them to be honest. Cleveland doesn't match up well against them to begin with, and even with a banged up Curry, should be no problem for GSW.

[bopna]

Ill stop my league pass now that the Cs are out.

It was a crazy ride and I tip off my hat to the Cs.

On to the offseason.

[BringToughnessBack]

So, less then a day later after our Offensive implosion, who do we want to face the Cavs? Do we want the Warriors so they can embarrass them? Or the Rockets with chance that Cavs might actually win another title and throw a wrench into the Leaving Cleveland show for Lebron(he could still leave even after a title I guess if he is tired of carrying his entire team on his back and wants more help).

I think I want the Warriors- I said I wouldnt watch but I might watch it anyway.

So, Rockets or Warriors? and, does a Cavs title win vs Rockets change Lebron's mind on bolting? A part of me would like him to stay in Cleveland so we can dethrone him next time around.

[cman88]

I think people are under-estimating Houstons chance against Cleveland should they win. This was a 67 win team. They would have homecourt advantage, have more talent than both the celtics/cavs and would just have beaten the warriors super-team.

Whomever is coming out of the west is winning IMO. vs the rockets it might be 5 games. vs golden state it might be a sweep. Last years cavs team was light years better than this years and could only muster 1 win due to Kyries 40point game. this years team will get blown off the floor

[bopna]

So, less then a day later after our Offensive implosion, who do we want to face the Cavs? Do we want the Warriors so they can embarrass them? Or the Rockets with chance that Cavs might actually win another title and throw a wrench into the Leaving Cleveland show for Lebron(he could still leave even after a title I guess if he is tired of carrying his entire team on his back and wants more help).

I think I want the Warriors- I said I wouldnt watch but I might watch it anyway.

So, Rockets or Warriors? and, does a Cavs title win vs Rockets change Lebron's mind on bolting? A part of me would like him to stay in Cleveland so we can dethrone him next time around.

I hate both Rockets and Warriors but pickin a pison id choose Rockets.
They have been in the NBA long enough to deserve another ring.
I want the mighty stigma that the Warriors are not defeatable to be put to rest.

And I think the Rockets can handle Lebron and co. Capela I believe will have a big role in that series..plus give time for CP3 to come back midseries.

[Ogaju]

Go CAVS