NBA Playoffs 2015-2016

[SparzWizard]

Toronto wins the game tomorrow....

My NBA Finals dream slowly coming true...OKC-Toronto!! 

[alldaboston]

The Warriors choked away a 14-point lead at home, got a terrible shooting game from KD and Westbrook, and still lost. But I'm sure that the outcome of the game was determined by an uncalled travel.

32 to 17 in free throws for OKC. You have to admit they get quite a few questionable calls.

[jpotter33]

The Warriors choked away a 14-point lead at home, got a terrible shooting game from KD and Westbrook, and still lost. But I'm sure that the outcome of the game was determined by an uncalled travel.

Nobody is saying that cost them the game entirely. But it's a little ridiculous that this is now the third close game that they've won where they've received obviously bad calls in their favor that had a big impact on the game. If that travel is called, then Golden State has the chance to tie with around a minute left to play.

It's wrong to say that that single play cost them the game, but it's also wrong to say that it didn't impact the game either.

[greece66]

thank you Russell Westbrick, you made my day

[Endless Paradise]

The Warriors choked away a 14-point lead at home, got a terrible shooting game from KD and Westbrook, and still lost. But I'm sure that the outcome of the game was determined by an uncalled travel.

32 to 17 in free throws for OKC. You have to admit they get quite a few questionable calls.

Check out the shot distribution. I know for certain that Golden State took significantly more shots from 3.

[PhoSita]

32 to 17 free throw attempt disparity and 52-44 rebound difference.


That's how you beat a superior shooting team in the playoffs.  Or just win in the playoffs in general.

Dominate the boards and get to the line.


(AHEM CELTS .... TAKE A HINT)

[Endless Paradise]

The Warriors choked away a 14-point lead at home, got a terrible shooting game from KD and Westbrook, and still lost. But I'm sure that the outcome of the game was determined by an uncalled travel.

Nobody is saying that cost them the game entirely. But it's a little ridiculous that this is now the third close game that they've won where they've received obviously bad calls in their favor that had a big impact on the game. If that travel is called, then Golden State has the chance to tie with around a minute left to play.

It's wrong to say that that single play cost them the game, but it's also wrong to say that it didn't impact the game either.

The travel shouldn't have been called at all. Donovan called for a timeout as soon as they got the ball in the back court.

[jpotter33]

The Warriors choked away a 14-point lead at home, got a terrible shooting game from KD and Westbrook, and still lost. But I'm sure that the outcome of the game was determined by an uncalled travel.

Nobody is saying that cost them the game entirely. But it's a little ridiculous that this is now the third close game that they've won where they've received obviously bad calls in their favor that had a big impact on the game. If that travel is called, then Golden State has the chance to tie with around a minute left to play.

It's wrong to say that that single play cost them the game, but it's also wrong to say that it didn't impact the game either.

The travel shouldn't have been called at all. Donovan called for a timeout as soon as they got the ball in the back court.

Doesn't matter if the refs don't see it. Westbrook is the one that got the timeout, meaning the ref was looking directly at the play, so they necessarily should've called the blatant travel beforehand.

[Vox_Populi]

Oklahoma City are an underrated defensive team. Curry didn't get the ball enough late. Too many turnovers for the Warriors, which is unlikely to remain. Then again, Durant is unlikely to shoot that poorly again all things considered.

OKC deserved the win, pretty amazing how they just find a way when not at home.

[mr. dee]

The development of Steven Adams is a revelation. He was huge against the Spurs. And I always tell guys that good things happen for the Thunders if Durant is the one taking shots in the final minutes.

[alldaboston]

The development of Steven Adams is a revelation. He was huge against the Spurs. And I always tell guys that good things happen for the Thunders if Durant is the one taking shots in the final minutes.

I wonder if we could have traded up 1 more to get him.

[LarBrd33]

32 to 17 free throw attempt disparity and 52-44 rebound difference.


That's how you beat a superior shooting team in the playoffs.  Or just win in the playoffs in general.

Dominate the boards and get to the line.


(AHEM CELTS .... TAKE A HINT)

Big men still matter in the NBA.

[PhoSita]

32 to 17 free throw attempt disparity and 52-44 rebound difference.


That's how you beat a superior shooting team in the playoffs.  Or just win in the playoffs in general.

Dominate the boards and get to the line.


(AHEM CELTS .... TAKE A HINT)

Big men still matter in the NBA.

Yep.

There are still plenty of ways to win.

I believe the Warriors will win this series.  Probably in 6.  Don't get me wrong.  But I think the obvious counterpunch to the small ball style the Warriors are making so popular is building to dominate the boards, win the turnover battle, and get to the line frequently and consistently.

[jpotter33]

This TNT Dunk King show is pretty lame and corny. They're trying to make it like a reality show-type thing. It's weird.

[CelticSooner]

If OKC win this series the Finals would be pretty interesting in terms of story lines.