Flagrant Fouls

[TampaDude]

I'd love to see the Blazers get another shot at the Lakers. Payback's a , Faker fans!!!

[NBAdime]

Hahaha at the Odom dribbling inbounds. Kenny Smith and them killed it on TNT. Oh that was so hilarious!

Back to the Fernandez incident. Ariza is the biggest tool ever, and he was not like this, I guess once you put on that yellow and purple jersey, you automatically become a .

He did not go to see him, or make sure he was ok, instead he was too busy talking trash and cursing. He didn't even apologise sincerly, I hope he gets suspended at least 8 games.

[Spursmania]

Hahaha at the Odom dribbling inbounds. Kenny Smith and them killed it on TNT. Oh that was so hilarious!

Back to the Fernandez incident. Ariza is the biggest tool ever, and he was not like this, I guess once you put on that yellow and purple jersey, you automatically become a .

He did not go to see him, or make sure he was ok, instead he was too busy talking trash and cursing. He didn't even apologise sincerly, I hope he gets suspended at least 8 games.

League announced they will not be suspending Ariza, but are still reviewing the Odom situation.

[Spursmania]

Portland fans you can go ahead and say it to the Lakers...

[NBAdime]

League announced they will not be suspending Ariza, but are still reviewing the Odom situation.

Wow! People have been suspended for less than that, Odom would not even deserve the suspension if he gets it. I'm willing to start a pe ion for Ariza to be suspended! Ugh

[easjer]

And yet, a Robert Horry hip check, which never approached Nash's head, with arms firmly held to his sides, so that it was body to body contact warranted a 2 game suspension (even while a headshot in another series that post-season did not), and yet what is clearly a flagrant 2 at the least and deliberate and dangerous at the worst is not suspension-worthy.

Huh.

[Old School 44]

League announced they will not be suspending Ariza, but are still reviewing the Odom situation.

I'm surprised. I thought for sure 1 to 2 games for Ariza.

As far as Odom leaving the bench, I can't stand the "leaving the bench" suspension rule, I didn't like it when it favored the Spurs and I don't like it now. I just think there should be more interpretation of player intent by the league.

[Rogbok]

I'm surprised. I thought for sure 1 to 2 games for Ariza.

As far as Odom leaving the bench, I can't stand the "leaving the bench" suspension rule, I didn't like it when it favored the Spurs and I don't like it now. I just think there should be more interpretation of player intent by the league.

The problem with Odom "leaving the bench" is that he not only left the bench area, he actually partially participated in the altercation. He did it with his 2 arms out towards Ariza. My only guess is he was either trying to push him into the altercation away from the bench or a half hearted failed attempt at pulling Ariza away. The more damning item though is when he was body to body with Roy and talking crap. It is due to this that he should probably be suspended because he had no business even entering into the altercation and he defintely did until the coach pulled him back.

[ducks]

odom has to be suspened
and stern did not want ariza and him suspened at the same time
stern wants lakers to have the best record in the nba

[Obstructed_View]

And yet, a Robert Horry hip check, which never approached Nash's head, with arms firmly held to his sides, so that it was body to body contact warranted a 2 game suspension (even while a headshot in another series that post-season did not), and yet what is clearly a flagrant 2 at the least and deliberate and dangerous at the worst is not suspension-worthy.

Huh.

And by NBA rule, what Nash did was an offensive foul because he attempted to move between a player and the out of bounds line when there wasn't room for him to do so.

Not suspending Ariza is just Stu-pid.

[timvp]

I expect the NBA to react by allowing Ariza to play an 83rd game.

Well at least Ariza got a harsher penalty than I thought

[Obstructed_View]

Well at least Ariza got a harsher penalty than I thought

Well at least Stu Jackson didn't watch the Ariza foul and decide to suspend Bruce Bowen.

[NBAdime]

Well at least Stu Jackson didn't watch the Ariza foul and decide to suspend Bruce Bowen.

[GSH]

They are "reviewing" the Lamar Odom situation. Bull . There is no review to be done. There was an altercation, Odom was on the bench. Odom left the bench area and entered the altercation - he even made physical contact with one of the opposing players involved in the altercation.

His intent is immaterial. The extent of his involvement is immaterial. It is clearly defined that Odom's actions will draw a suspension. The video couldn't be more clear. Nothing to review.

The decision should have come down immediately. So what are they doing? Looking for the way that they can justify not suspending him. Trying to figure out a way that they can word it that will fly. I guarantee it. I'm betting that they justify it by saying that he wasn't "on the floor", and that the area he was in wasn't sufficiently far away from the Lakers' bench.

For those of you who didn't see it, check out this hockey body-check by Lamar Odom on Ray Allen.

[Mugen]

Well at least Stu Jackson didn't watch the Ariza foul and decide to suspend Bruce Bowen.

[duncan228]

Fernandez doubtful for Wednesday

Story Highlights
Rudy Fernandez was hospitalized after being fouled on a break by Trevor Ariza
The Portland guard was expected to be released from the hospital Tuesday
Fernandez suffered a bruised chest and a right hip pointer on the play

[GSH]

You know, I'm really getting tired of this . Bowen got suspended on that bull deal in New Orleans. Stern said that part of his decision was based on Bowen's history. (Or reputation, I can't remember which word he used.) Horse... .

Like the photo they love to use to "prove" that Bowen is dirty. Why doesn't Kobe Bryant have a reputation for being dirty? Why was this jump-kick to Mo Williams' face not put in his permanent file?



If they don't suspend Odom, the NBA might as well start having exhibition games with the WWF. Because their credibility will be completely shot to .

[Duncan74]

Last nights game was crazy! I think the Lakers are a dirty team. When they win its Kobe this and Kobe that blah blah blah. When they don't win they come up with a million reasons why they did, so and so wasn't playing well cause blah blah blah. I think Kobe and some of the other Lakers should have also gotten kicked out of last nights game. But in the end I was happy to see the Lakers get there ass handed to them!!

[mabrignani]

are those some J's that pop is wearin?

[mabrignani]

are those some J's that pop is wearin?
and this shows argentines know how to party hahaha look at manu drenched in champagne

[lefty]

With respect to the Biggest Spurs Fan in Australia (and I mean that) - the game was invented and first played in Springfield, Massachusetts. There were originally 13 rules, and one of them described fouls. The second foul resulted in disqualification until the next goal was scored - but if there was clear intent to injure the other person, the player would be disqualified for the rest of the game. Whatever it is called, the concept has been around from the very beginning.

The Original Celtics were playing 100+ games per year by about 1918, and the Harlem Globetrotters were founded in 1927. FIBA didn't even exist until 1936. You'll understand if some of us don't feel compelled to consider FIBA's position on basketball rules. Imagine someone creating an international commission for Australian Rules Football in, say, France. Would any self-respecting Aussie give a damn about differences in their rules?

In the immortal words of Tim Duncan, "FIBA sucks."




Possibly the most idiotic play in NBA history:

OMFG Odom