Oklahoma City Thunder (#2) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (#7) II Playoff Series Thread

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Should go 6.

[ElNono]

darkhorse Grizz in 6

[Splits]

MethRefs in 3.75

[Mnky]

Should be a good one. Westbrook will be in tryhard mode to avenge his playoff absence last year. Memphis has the front court to give them problems and some scrappy Wings. Might be a surprisingly good series.

[Thread]

Obviously I must go for OKC. They're one of the few who won't crawl before you.

[MI21]

Refs in 5

[Thread]

Refs in 5

Only pussies & assholes play the officiating card.

[313]

I made my pick and I'm sticking to it.

Memphis got this.

[Kool Bob Love]

This shit better go the full 7.

[Robz4000]

Meth in 6

[timtonymanu]

Thunder in 5

[Venti Quattro]

Oklahoma City in 6.

[Budkin]

Thunder in 6

[Clipper Nation]

Meth in 7, and you'd best believe Memphis will make them feel all those ticky-tack fouls, tbh....

[benefactor]

OKC in 6. Hopefully they beat them up some.

[sook]

7 game series is all I will say

[lefty]

Grizz will be up 3-2 in the series, then refs will force a game 7

[D-Wade]

Problem is, when Memphis was at the peak of their powers a few years ago after beating the Spurs, they still got screwed over by the refs. Now they're nowhere near as good and OKC is better. OKC in 5.

[unforeseen]

Serge Ibaka...

http://i.imgur.com/XBaY5tQ.jpg

[Splits]

Methrefs sweep 8 on 5

http://weknowgifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/new-carjacking-technique-gif.gif

[ambchang]

Griz in 6

But if Durant and Westbrook combines for 25+ FTA per game, then OKC in 5.

[Trill Clinton]

OKC in 6

[Brazil]

okc in 5

[Thread]

Memphis will settle Vs. the Spurs, but, they'll stand up here. Time to crawl once they get to Texas.

[DD]

Thunder in 7

[The Gemini Method]

The Thunder are like the black chick that you secretly covet. She may be a tad darker than the Vanessa Williams/Rhianna split you have ever said you'd buck down on. But, you still wonder if it is as wild as 2pac once said. You also get that servant feel and you can wild out with Westbrook. You can head to Drai's after hours and party with afterhours crowd in Vegas. You may need to max out on Hendogg and charge extra for the Molly but this is a fun bunch. If you get the poon then you best wrap it up tight because no one wants to catch a damn thing and furthermore, you would not want to be caught cheering for a team from Methlahoma. Memphis is the foreign chick with the hella bush you met @ freshman orientation. Bang it and say sayonara. Thunder in 6.

[Holden_Caulfield]

grizz are my first round upset pick

[Splits]

The Thunder are like the black chick that you secretly covet. She may be a tad darker than the Vanessa Williams/Rhianna split you have ever said you'd buck down on. But, you still wonder if it is as wild as 2pac once said. You also get that servant feel and you can wild out with Westbrook. You can head to Drai's after hours and party with afterhours crowd in Vegas. You may need to max out on Hendogg and charge extra for the Molly but this is a fun bunch. If you get the poon then you best wrap it up tight because no one wants to catch a damn thing and furthermore, you would not want to be caught cheering for a team from Methlahoma. Memphis is the foreign chick with the hella bush you met @ freshman orientation. Bang it and say sayonara. Thunder in 6.

http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/oprah_reaction_5.gif

[HI-FI]

darkhorse Grizz in 6
that would be awesome. possible. I'll say Thunder in 6 but hope it goes the other way.

[spurraider21]

The Thunder are like the black chick that you secretly covet. She may be a tad darker than the Vanessa Williams/Rhianna split you have ever said you'd buck down on. But, you still wonder if it is as wild as 2pac once said. You also get that servant feel and you can wild out with Westbrook. You can head to Drai's after hours and party with afterhours crowd in Vegas. You may need to max out on Hendogg and charge extra for the Molly but this is a fun bunch. If you get the poon then you best wrap it up tight because no one wants to catch a damn thing and furthermore, you would not want to be caught cheering for a team from Methlahoma. Memphis is the foreign chick with the hella bush you met @ freshman orientation. Bang it and say sayonara. Thunder in 6.
:lmao how the fuck are you coming up with this shit

[Franklin]

OKC will have to make good use of Perkins's body weight against Memphis. Series like this are examples why/where they need Perkins despite what a crappy player he is the majority of time.

[Malik Hairston]

OKC in 5..

Memphis is by far the most overrated team in the playoffs, tbh..

[Mal]

Shit, I didnt realize that this series is revenge for last year. Unfortunately OKC will be ready. OKC in 5.

[CitizenDwayne]

OKC in 5..

Memphis is by far the most overrated team in the playoffs, tbh..

This. People taking Barkley seriously, it seems

[Stevie Johnson]

Memphis plays at a pace that would allow fucking College Basketball teams to stay with them for several minutes. Dem OKC niggas going to take this shit in four.

[Biernutz]

The bigs on the Grizz match up good with Methcity. Mark and Zoe will give them all they can handle but
the Methcity back court will make the difference. Kevin will get his 30 but Brook will go from 12 to 25.
Methcity in 5..........

[Texas_Ranger]

''Nick Calathes of the Memphis Grizzlies has been suspended without pay for 20 games for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program by testing positive for tamoxifen.''

Beno time!!!

[playbonner15]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2034202-thunder-to-limit-2014-playoff-ticket-sales-to-certain-states

Methlahoma's gonna ban Grizzlies fans :lol

Stealing again from Seattle :wakeup

[Spurs 4 The Win]

Tamoxifen is taken for breast cancer, why the fuck is he taking it

[Malik Hairston]

Tamoxifen is taken for breast cancer, why the fuck is he taking it

It's a PCT, it helps you normalize your testosterone/estrogen levels after taking a steroid cycle..

[ElNono]

"Calathes tested positive for Tamoxifen, which he said was part of an over-the-counter athletic supplement he had used, source tells Yahoo."

lmao playing the over-the-counter card, Tamoxifen is prescription only...

[Darth_Pelican]

OKC should be nervous considering home teams are winless so far.

[ElNono]

:corn:

[baseline bum]

OKC should be nervous considering home teams are winless so far.

The other three home teams are pieces of shit though.

[Robz4000]

Grit n Grind tbh

[Splits]

OKC should be nervous considering home teams are winless so far.

Nope. Return to the mean is inevitable. MethRefs by 15

[ElNono]

Thunder practiced for 8 hours yesterday, and it's gonna show, tbh

[ElNono]

ugh Pitbull

[BanditHiro]

come on Grizzlies injure westchimp or Durant.

[Spur-Addict]

Memphis isn't winning this shit, and everyone knows it :lol

[Chinook]

ugh Pitbull

I thought that's who it was. Hard to tell on mute.

[Spur-Addict]

I thought that's who it was. Hard to tell on mute.

:rollin

[baseline bum]

This Thunder team is way better than the 2011 team while the Grizzlies are way worse than their 2011 team, and Memphis still lost that series in 6.

[LakerHater]

Too easy for Durant!

[Robz4000]

:lol Tony Brothers. Gonna be a long game for dem Grizz.

[ElNono]

Conley chucking like nuts

[BatManu20]

Sticking with my prediction. OKC in 5.

[ElNono]

guess there wasn't enough tickets to sell to black patrons either..

[Venti Quattro]

come on Grizzlies injure westchimp or Durant.

Stay classy

[Robz4000]

Man, MethKC is looking scary tbh. That officiating is no joke...

[Axegrinder]

Conley chucking like nuts

[313]

lmao Memphis just gotta steal one in MethKC and I'll be good

[Splits]

guess there wasn't enough tickets to sell to black patrons either..

:lol

[ElNono]

Clippers were up 12-1 early too, tbh... but the pace is too quick for dem bears

[RD2191]

Damn, Memphis looking like trash.

[Splits]

:lmao Tayshaun

How is this guy in the NBA? Can shoot, and they put him on Durbeta and he can't even slow him down much less stay in front.

[Darius Bieber]

LOL Memphis would have been a much better match up for the Spurs. They suck.

[BatManu20]

lmao Memphis just gotta steal one in MethKC and I'll be good

Memphis will be lucky to win more than one game tbh. OKC means business and are just a total mismatch for the bears.

[baseline bum]

Mike Tirico's a faggot, calling Beverley's steal attempt unnecessary. :lol

[Darius Bieber]

Mike Tirico's a faggot, calling Beverley's steal attempt unnecessary. :lol

Yeah I agree. The time out wasn't called yet. He can go for the ball if he wants to.

[313]

Clippers were up 12-1 early too, tbh... but the pace is too quick for dem bears

[Spur-Addict]

Perkins is traaaash

[ElNono]

Memphis gonna get whatever they want inside...

[djohn2oo8]

Memphis will get back in the game due to Scott Brooks.

[LakerHater]

uh-oh!

[Clipper Nation]

Spurfan getting their wish....

[Splits]

Makes no sense for the MethRefs to be playing D so far out on the perimeter, Grizz have zero threat from outside. Just pack the paint.

[baseline bum]

Hope that monkey's rib is broken.

[ElNono]

Memphis is dumb... stop chucking and start posting up... smh

[Clipper Nation]

Memphis just chucking wildly....

[BatManu20]

Tony Allen needs to stop shooting tbh. They're leaving you wide open for a reason

[baseline bum]

Memphis just chucking wildly....

Team full of David Wests tbh

[Robz4000]

:lol this shit is ugly

[Malik Hairston]

Memphis is the most overrated team in the playoffs, as I said, along with my nigga Chinook, before the series, tbh..

Such a garbage team:lol..

[313]

Memphis is the most overrated team in the playoffs, as I said, along with my nigga Chinook, before the series, tbh..

Such a garbage team:lol..
Just a slow start

Non-issue

[Budkin]

Thought Memphis would actually put up a fight. Guess not.

[Venti Quattro]

:lol this shit is ugly

http://i.imgur.com/VFQ1992.jpg

[Trainwreck2100]

Thanks a lot mavs and suns for being choking faggots

[Robz4000]

http://i.imgur.com/VFQ1992.jpg

:lol must be painful for him to look in a mirror

[IrisHockey]

Like I said, Dallas would've given them a better fight than Memphis ever could.

[dg7md]

Ahh, I missed Beno.

[dg7md]

Grizzlies are getting to the paint but rimming out. Those shots will fall eventually.

I think they'll get it together and still make this a series tbh.

[Robz4000]

As bad as the Grizz looked, its still early; most of their shots were good too. They just need to keep Meth from getting out in transition.

[ElNono]

just horrible shooting

[RD2191]

Memphis rim is rigged.

[Reck]

They just need to keep Meth from getting out in transition.

Say what?

[RD2191]

The Thunder are such a faggy team. Fuck.

[Spur-Addict]

Memhis rim is rigged.

:rollin

This game is ass

[Darius Bieber]

Lol Memphis. Dallas is a much much much harder match up for the Spurs than the Grizzlies are for OKC.

[Robz4000]

I take it back; stick a fork in them, they're done.

[Robz4000]

Say what?

If they let Durant and Chuckbrook chimp out and run, they're fucked. As it is tho, it seems they're fucked no matter what they do.

[ElNono]

Memphis is a poor shooting team, but this is beyond that... just one of those games...

[Splits]

6/31 from the field and 6/11 from the line?

:lmao what an impotent offensive team

[HI-FI]

Grizzlies are getting to the paint but rimming out. Those shots will fall eventually.

I think they'll get it together and still make this a series tbh.

same here. I think Memphis can take this to 7, and hopefully wearing down Thunder in the process.

[SupremeGuy]

Memphis just can't get anything to go in, and most of OKC's points are coming from Mem's misses. Even with all that, Mem isn't even down 20. There's still a chance if they fucking man up. What's up with Tony Allen looking like a scared bitch out there against OKC? I guess he knows he can't play any D without the refs blowing a whistle.

[ElNono]

lol scotty

[Robz4000]

"Good job, good effort!"

-Scott Brooks

[SupremeGuy]

Holy shit, every bounce is going OKC's way.

[HI-FI]

Joeger >> Brooks imo

Nono >> Rosenhaus

[ElNono]

Joeger >> Brooks imo

Nono >> Rosenhaus

:lol sup my dude... good day of basketball, tbh

[Thread]

Good for OKC...walkin' tall.

[benefactor]

They are going to be cutting themselves upstairs after this game.

:crydid you see how good OKC looked:cry
:crythey are going to sweep us:cry

[ElNono]

what happened to ZBo?

[HI-FI]

:lol sup my dude... good day of basketball, tbh

it sure has been. i've caught most of it, though have it running in the background. i'm going to try to wake up at the buttcrack of noon for the Spurs game tomorrow.

[Captivus]

what happened to ZBo?

[Chinook]

what happened to ZBo?

He's old and fat. Memphis made a mistake not trading him when he still had a ton of value during the beginning of the season.

[313]

Thanks a lot mavs and suns for being choking faggots

[ElNono]

it sure has been. i've caught most of it, though have it running in the background. i'm going to try to wake up at the buttcrack of noon for the Spurs game tomorrow.

missed some of the Nets and Clippers, but it was a gorgeous day here today, so no regrets...

Tomorrow I'm prioritizing Spurs and the Rocket vs Blazers matchup... intriguing IMO

[ElNono]

He's old and fat. Memphis made a mistake not trading him when he still had a ton of value during the beginning of the season.

I mean in this game, he was actually doing well at the beginning...

[Malik Hairston]

So, what exactly did people see in Memphis that made them optimistic, tbh?..

They have no decent wing players, Z-Bo is on the decline, their bench is weak, etc..

[spurraider21]

People still laugh at the segments where they show coaches say generic phrases? Do you people realize they aren't allowed to air actual strategy discussion? They water down every huddle segment. Is "I want some nasty" next level coaching?

[spurraider21]

So, what exactly did people see in Memphis that made them optimistic, tbh?..

They have no decent wing players, Z-Bo is on the decline, their bench is weak, etc..
Wing defenders are good but I guess nobody expected z-Bo to be 2-11, etc.

[BatManu20]

Lol where was the foul? Officials just assume there's going to be a foul too often and just blow the whistle for the hell of it. There was literally no contact there.

[ElNono]

I'm actually surprised how badly Conley has played... he's normally calm and collected, but he came out chucking...

[Robz4000]

People still laugh at the segments where they show coaches say generic phrases? Do you people realize they aren't allowed to air actual strategy discussion? They water down every huddle segment. Is "I want some nasty" next level coaching?

There have been plenty of these coaching segments that show some strategy being discussed. Heck, earlier in the Indy/Atlanta game Vogel discussed running Atlanta off the 3-point line and cutting down the turnovers. While not exactly high-level strategy, it shows more thoughtfulness than "increasing your effort and hustle".

[Capt Bringdown]

Remember the pathetic spectacle of Dice & them turd towers making Z-Bo look like the best player in NBA history?

[Malik Hairston]

Wing defenders are good but I guess nobody expected z-Bo to be 2-11, etc.

Good wing defenders that can't shoot or play any form of offense are completely useless as starting players, tbh..

Z-Bo is a good 3rd option at this point, he shouldn't be your #1 scoring threat, though..

[Reck]

Pretty sure that was a traveled there. LOL refs

[Robz4000]

If the Grizz can get this down to 15 before the half they'll have a shot.

:lol dem refs doe

[Spur-Addict]

Remember the pathetic spectacle of Dice & them turd towers making Z-Bo look like the best player in NBA history?

Sadly, yes. Bonner in the rotation was a nightmare that year

[SupremeGuy]

Mem is playing scared, tbh. No balls. At the very least, start fouling hard. Slow the game down, make some shots, etc. It's a long game, and even longer series.

[ElNono]

I think peeps wanted Memphis to at least show some of that grit and grind... rough em up a bit... Memphis shouldn't have a problem getting whatever they want inside, but they're not going there often enough, and prefer to lazy out a chuck... they're not going to last long with that strategy...

[Budkin]

Damn maybe I should have rooted for us to play the Grizz

[Capt Bringdown]

Sadly, yes. Bonner in the rotation was a nightmare that year

I really think you could have hacked up a cadre of CBA turds that would have been better than what the Spurs fronted that year. Dice = most over-rated player in recent memory.

[HI-FI]

the Steve Javie 1984 shit bothers me, don't need to see his ass validating shitty calls.

[Robz4000]

Damn maybe I should have rooted for us to play the Grizz

You couldn't go wrong with either. While the Mavs have Dirk and a good offense, their defense is atrocious and they have no rim protection/rebounding.

[ElNono]

8-16 freebies... they look like prime Spurs...

[Robz4000]

:lol how wasn't that a foul?

Nevermind, good block.

[BatManu20]

OKC is just so athletic. At every position. A missed shot almost always turns into a fast break opportunity.

[Darius Bieber]

OKC just gonna sweep the west tbh

[ElNono]

:lol Tony Allen always thought he had an offensive game

[LakerHater]

Game Over!

[RD2191]

What a load of shit. Was really hoping for a good game.

[Spur-Addict]

I really think you could have hacked up a cadre of CBA turds that would have been better than what the Spurs fronted that year. Dice = most over-rated player in recent memory.

Dice wouldn't have been so bad in the rotation if Bonner and Blair weren't in it as well. Would've been a decent 4th/5th.

[jimbo]

Remember the pathetic spectacle of Dice & them turd towers making Z-Bo look like the best player in NBA history?

:cry freetiago :cry

[ElNono]

Props to the Thunder, tbh... they went out there and took care of business at home, unlike the other 3 teams that played today....

[spursparker9]

Memphis only has 1 TO...

[Splits]

the Steve Javie 1984 shit bothers me, don't need to see his ass validating shitty calls.

It's horrible, tbh. Refs are always going to back each other, never going to criticize. They're entrenched, like a political party who will never take exception with their own. And it all comes full circle with huge media outlets and moneyed interests in the NBA. It's douchebaggery at the highest of levels.

[ElNono]

8-18 FT :lol

[Splits]

8-18 FT :lol

11-47 from the field :lol

[spursparker9]

A wild ninja turtle appears...

[Chinook]

So, what exactly did people see in Memphis that made them optimistic, tbh?..

They have no decent wing players, Z-Bo is on the decline, their bench is weak, etc..

Yeah, they can't score, and their defense is overrated. Horrible combination. The only player who's worth keeping on that team is Gasol. I like Conley, but he can't be a team's best guard.

[Reck]

Memphis is just severly outmached here. Refs and no refs.

[Chinook]

Thabeet is still awful, but he's an even better human victory cigar than McGrady was for the Spurs last year, especially when you can whip him out in the second quarter.

[ElNono]

Thabeet is still awful, but he's an even better human victory cigar than McGrady was for the Spurs last year, especially when you can whip him out in the second quarter.

Scotty isn't that smart. He's playing because pretty much everybody else is in foul trouble...

[RD2191]

A wild ninja turtle appears...

:lol

[JamStone]

LOLlinger

[Budkin]

OKC just gonna sweep the west tbh

You honestly think the Spurs have no shot with HCA?

[Venti Quattro]

You honestly think the Spurs have no shot with HCA?
Probably a herpes shot after OKC goes in raw on det Spurs ass

[LakerHater]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BlogSUGCYAA8XlW.jpg

[HI-FI]

It's horrible, tbh. Refs are always going to back each other, never going to criticize. They're entrenched, like a political party who will never take exception with their own. And it all comes full circle with huge media outlets and moneyed interests in the NBA. It's douchebaggery at the highest of levels.
yep, just like the mainstream media, nobody wants to overturn the gravy train.

plus NBA still sucks off OKC because they were able to use them to send a message to future non-compliant cities. Just hope Spurs and fans can overcome the bullshit, though least Spurs have HCA, otherwise the officiating would really be bad.

[spurraider21]

Good wing defenders that can't shoot or play any form of offense are completely useless as starting players, tbh..

Z-Bo is a good 3rd option at this point, he shouldn't be your #1 scoring threat, though..
I don't think Memphis is perfectly built :lol but zbo and Marc combining for 5-20 from the field and 4-11 from the stripe is going to guarantee a losing position no matter who their opponent is.

Aside from the scoring decrease missed field goals lead to quicker transition than made shots any day of the week. If those guys instead were a more typical 11-20 and 7 or 8/11 from the line it would be a much more interesting game

[ElNono]

LOLlinger

:lol

[Chinook]

I don't think Memphis is perfectly built :lol but zbo and Marc combining for 5-20 from the field and 4-11 from the stripe is going to guarantee a losing position no matter who their opponent is.

Aside from the scoring decrease missed field goals lead to quicker transition than made shots any day of the week. If those guys instead were a more typical 11-20 and 7 or 8/11 from the line it would be a much more interesting game

Sure, but they aren't BECAUSE their wings suck. Same reason why the Spurs reamed them. Their wings aren't a threat, which allows the Thunder to dig and rattle Memphis' bigs. It just doesn't make sense to build a team around two post-up bigs anymore, especially when they lack elite spot-up shooters. Sure, Memphis would be closer if their bigs played with they do against weaker competition. But I don't know what that's supposed to mean for their chances in this series.

[Chinook]

LOLlinger

Lol, indeed. He still hasn't built the team he wants yet. ZBo has to be gone in the off-season. Allen should have been gone already.

[Robz4000]

yep, just like the mainstream media, nobody wants to overturn the gravy train.

plus NBA still sucks off OKC because they were able to use them to send a message to future non-compliant cities. Just hope Spurs and fans can overcome the bullshit, though least Spurs have HCA, otherwise the officiating would really be bad.

Officiating will be absolutely terrible with or without HCA. Spurs need it because they need to play perfect in 4 out of 7 games to give themselves a chance.

[ElNono]

lol apostolic_9, or whatever his name is :lol

[testies]

if grizz made their free throws it would be a close match

[Budkin]

Looking forward to getting revenge on these fuckers.

[Cry Havoc]

Westbrook is not going to have a career at 30 years old. Dude has no concept of when to not take a risk. Going to blow ACLs right and left when he gets older.

[ElNono]

Sure, but they aren't BECAUSE their wings suck. Same reason why the Spurs reamed them. Their wings aren't a threat, which allows the Thunder to dig and rattle Memphis' bigs. It just doesn't make sense to build a team around two post-up bigs anymore, especially when they lack elite spot-up shooters. Sure, Memphis would be closer if their bigs played with they do against weaker competition. But I don't know what that's supposed to mean for their chances in this series.

Memphis sucks, but they're not as bad as they were in the 1st half.

[Robz4000]

Grizz showing signs of life...

[Killakobe81]

LOLlinger

None of his advanced metrics pointed out that they need more outside shooting than just Tosb Miller?!
Chimpy Hollinger

[Cry Havoc]

Grizz showing signs of life...

Shooting 27% and only down 16... not insurmountable, just really unlikely.

[Chinook]

Memphis sucks, but they're not as bad as they were in the 1st half.

I don't think any team is that bad. I simply meant that Memphis' bigs can't dominate good teams if their wings can't score.

[ElNono]

This game is over...

[Cry Havoc]

Lot of time left, let's go Memphis take it to quintuple OT.

[ElNono]

I don't think any team is that bad. I simply meant that Memphis' bigs can't dominate good teams if their wings can't score.

IMO, they're completely different things. They can certainly dominate inside, but it's not enough to win a series...

[Cry Havoc]

ZBo fadeaway. Truly a great drawn up play.

[testies]

A MIRACLE IS HAPPENING BROTHERS

[Cry Havoc]

Game ain't ova. Wow. :lol Thunder shooting lights out and not putting away the Griz. :lol

[BatManu20]

And suddenly Memphis has a pulse

[Cry Havoc]

SINGLE DIGITS. WHAT.

[Cry Havoc]

It's a cemetery in OKC. :lol

[LkrFan]

San Antonio Thunder? BAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHA! :lol

[ElNono]

don't get excited, tbh

[ElNono]

Scotty gonna turn this around...

[Cry Havoc]

Even though they still probably lose this game, this is great for the Griz's confidence in the series. Durbeta could have ripped their hearts out, instead they feel like they belong on the court.

[Cry Havoc]

San Antonio Thunder? BAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHA! :lol

You mean San Antonio Grizzlies?

[ElNono]

San Antonio Thunder? BAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHA! :lol

sorry bout today's loss, b... :(

[testies]

is westbrook hurt? i dont have american stream

[LkrFan]

don't get excited, tbh
Posting with bated breath eh El? :lol

[Robz4000]

Grit n Grind imo

[LkrFan]

sorry bout today's loss, b... :(:depressed

[Axegrinder]

lol westchuck

[LkrFan]

You mean San Antonio Grizzlies?
N:lol

[ElNono]

Posting with bated breath eh El? :lol

this game is too predictable after the 1st half, tbh...

[313]

Rofl OKC choking

[Kyl3]

It's a cemetery in OKC. :lol

Nice to see isn't it. Their fans are annoying AF

[Chinook]

IMO, they're completely different things. They can certainly dominate inside, but it's not enough to win a series...

I think it's easier to shut them down if the wings can help off their men and dig and play passing lanes. Even though Duncan and Splitter (and Diaw) put up a great fight against Memphis' bigs in the WCF, the smalls being able to disrupt ZBo's and Gasol's post-up attempts allowed the Spurs in win the battle inside. A similar thing happened in the first half. Allen and Conley getting going in the third is making a huge difference.

[Splits]

:lol why is tony allen taking 18 footers?

[313]

If they wouldn't have missed so many free throws this would be a different game

[TampaDude]

Grit. Grind. Grizz.

[Trainwreck2100]

Grit n Grind imo

Never bluff tbqh

[Axegrinder]

:lol why is tony allen taking 18 footers?not known to be a mensa member

[Robz4000]

Refs are back

[spursparker9]

Thunderef awakening

[Cry Havoc]

Whistles immediately blowing. So predictable.

[Robz4000]

:lmao

[RD2191]

Lol refs

[Cry Havoc]

ARE YOU FUCKING SERIOUS.

[313]

Refs taking over. I'm out.

[testies]

and thunderefs ensue

[ElNono]

I think it's easier to shut them down if the wings can help off their men and dig and play passing lanes. Even though Duncan and Splitter (and Diaw) put up a great fight against Memphis' bigs in the WCF, the smalls being able to disrupt ZBo's and Gasol's post-up attempts allowed the Spurs in win the battle inside. A similar thing happened in the first half. Allen and Conley getting going in the third is making a huge difference.

I thought both Gasol and ZBo dominated in the first half. They actually had 3/4 of the OKC bigs in foul trouble. They just missed makeable shots and freebies. The Spurs are much better suited to defend two "tank" bigs like Memphis.

OKC isn't anywhere near as well suited. But Memphis will also need outside scoring to stay in these games, and they don't have that.

[01Snake]

Here come the refs

[ElNono]

Conley still shitting the bed somehow...

[RD2191]

OKC is fucking boring. All they do is shoot free throws.

[ElNono]

type that and he makes a basket :lol

[313]

Surprised no foul there

[Trainwreck2100]

Refs were like "20 point lead looks like we're playing it straight"

No they like nvm that shit

[Splits]

MethRefs know where their bread is buttered.

Dispicable

[BatManu20]

Durant fouls Conley and they don't call it

[Venti Quattro]

not known to be a mensa member

The NBA can be likened to Carl Jung's iceberg... a small part of the tip is above water and these are the people who have the brains, skills and wits to play the game of basketball. The rest of the iceberg that's submerged in the water represents all the stupid and dumb NBA players, coaches and executives.

[Cry Havoc]

The Thunder make Jordan look like a bum with their superstar calls.

[Axegrinder]

25 pt lead to 7..hehe

[313]

Westchuck lmaoooo

[BatManu20]

Refs refs refs refs refs

[Axegrinder]

The NBA can be likened to Carl Jung's iceberg... a small part of the tip is above water and these are the people who have the brains, skills and wits to play the game of basketball. The rest of the iceberg that's submerged in the water represents all the stupid and dumb NBA players, coaches and executives. Then Allen is scraping the seabed

[Cry Havoc]

Fuck the Thunder. Durant can spaz out while shooting and get a call. BULLSHIT.

[HI-FI]

lol thunderefs

thunderup watching from the Metroplex.

[Robz4000]

:lol ball don't lie

[BatManu20]

Was that a clean block? It looked like it was

[RD2191]

Lmao that call

[ElNono]

This is the difference between OKC and the Spurs with Memphis... OKC can't get to the rim. They need to make their shots from outside. They certainly can do that, but it's a much less effective shot than a dunk or a layup

[TheCultOfPersonality]

The Grizzlies have to lead the entire NBA in fouling jumpshooters. I don't know any other team that fouls jumpshooters more than the Grizzlies do.

[Splits]

Wow. Just wow. MethRefs is not some imaginary creation. It is for reals.

JEWS FOR METHLAHOMA!

[BatManu20]

Should've dished it back to Conley for the easy lay up

[testies]

im gonna shoot these refs

[RD2191]

Lmfao this is bullshit

[Clipper Nation]

The Grizzlies have to lead the entire NBA in fouling jumpshooters. I don't know any other team that fouls jumpshooters more than the Grizzlies do.
I feel like we fouled a three-point shooter nearly every game this year :lol

RefKC getting their usual bogus whistles, not a surprise, tbh...

[HI-FI]

This is the difference between OKC and the Spurs with Memphis... OKC can't get to the rim. They need to make their shots from outside. They certainly can do that, but it's a much less effective shot than a dunk or a layup

pretty much. they're very athletic but still a jumpshooting team. Spurs are so much deeper and more diverse, but I always worry about the refs with them, because that always makes them dangerous. Hopefully Silver isn't as bad as Stern though.

[BatManu20]

It's insane how many FT's this team shoots. I know we say it all the time, but it never ceases to amaze me

[313]

Zbo holding Memphis back

[ElNono]

it's not the refs... Memphis had plenty of calls in the 1st half and missed the freebies... that's on them...

[Axegrinder]

lol KD pissed he no get ball

[Venti Quattro]

:lmao 50% of the posts in this thread consist of Spurs fans complaining about the referees

[Axegrinder]

4

[spursparker9]

Yeah. Memphis did missed a lot of FTs.

[RD2191]

Memphis could really use a Neal/Mills type player.

[ElNono]

Memphis gonna get whatever they want inside...