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Stay classy TD, i got blasted by some Spurs fans for complaining that the Warriors get away with stuff.
http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8658538San Antonio star Tim Duncan claims Australian centre Andrew Bogut is getting away with too much illegal play in their torrid NBA playoffs duel.
Bogut was lauded by his coach Mark Jackson for his 18-rebound, physically dominant performance in Golden State's 97-87 overtime win over San Antonio on Sunday, but Duncan believes the referees are giving him a free pass at times.
The win tied up the western conference semi-final series 2-2, with the crucial game five of the best-of-seven series in San Antonio on Tuesday (Wednesday AEST).
"He (Bogut) is a big guy," Duncan told reporters on Monday.
"He's playing very physical and is getting away with a lot of stuff."
The battle between 213cm tall, 118kg Bogut and 211cm, 116kg Duncan, a two-time NBA MVP and 14-time All Star who plays forward and centre, has been one of the highlights of the series.
The Warriors' opponents in the first round of the playoffs, the Denver Nuggets, also complained about Bogut's physical play, telling reporters in post-game press conferences he was hitting them with illegal screens.
Bogut said Duncan has not complained to his face.
"He just talks to the ref, he doesn't talk to me," Bogut told a San Francisco radio station on Monday.
Bogut, however, is full of respect for Duncan, who he describes as the best centre in the NBA.
"He's number one," Bogut said.
"Duncan will go down as one of the best players to play all time."
Duncan had 19 points and 15 rebounds on Sunday, but his points came from 7-22 shooting, with Bogut's one-on-one defence credited for Duncan's off shooting night.
Stay classy TD, i got blasted by some Spurs fans for complaining that the Warriors get away with stuff.
I haven't watched Bogut in the low post very closely, my eyes have been fixed on Curry and whether or not he's being adequately defended, but I have seen the torrent of moving screens and bumps that the Warriors by and large have gotten away with.
I saw the interview, Duncan said he's getting away with stuff but that's just the playoffs and ya gotta deal with it. He was hardly complaining.
This. Just another case of some lousy journalist trying to create a story out of nothing.
You saw what that punk did to Faried when he shoved him in his throat. Bogut is dirty and got away with tons of illegal screens.
Just get under his skin and he will snap and do something stupid.
It's time to unleash Baynes. He made Dwight Howard quit out of frustration because he was to physical with him. This series is missing physicality on our side and I think Baynes can provide it without weakening the defense.
He gets away with the same stuff as Zack Randolph. Suttle, yet forcefull enough shoves, prods and body checks. Not dirty but actual fouls that refs more often than not, miss.
Shooting off-balance, fallaway jumpers isn't the answer either.
I stood up and APPLAUDED at the TV when the refs started calling him for his moving screens that he's gotten away with all series. He can't help himself by sticking his hip out on every screen. And then he has this look of disbelief that they actually called him on it.
Also seen him SEVERAL times come up and set a back screen for Curry with Duncan following closely behind Bogut, then Bogut turns and grabs Duncan by the arm or hand as he chases Curry so Duncan can't help on the drive by Curry.
The screens on Parker are pissing me off. Giving Curry just enough space to get his shot off
The Warriors' opponents in the first round of the playoffs, the Denver Nuggets, also complained about Bogut's physical play, telling reporters in post-game press conferences he was hitting them with illegal screens.Bugot got a free pass with Denver, should be given warning or more foul calls if the refs just pay more attention...I'd be happy to see him fouling out early if he'll continue playing his dirty tricks.
Moving Pics....elblows grabbing jerseys shoving....need we say more......
Play Baynes 2 minutes for the 1st 2 qtrs. against him Australia vs Australia/NZ let's see who will prevail , I think Baynes will...
Ironic in the fact that Duncan was Bogut's favorite player growing up
Duncan just needs to go up strong. Refs aren't going to bail him out when he fades away. Not sure if that's Tim trying to sell the foul but it's not working. If he goes into the body instead of falling away he may get a couple calls...he's also gotta knock down the fts..
Tough thing bout Bogut is that he doesn't leave his feet so he really doesn't fall for pump fakes too much..just attack the body.
If Spurs attack all game and not settle for jumpers we should be ok. Put pressure on refs to make calls
Bogut is a dirty player - he has been getting away with all kinds of dirty tactics.
What a misleading ing le. Bull .
I'm tired of seeing Bogut "box out" which is basically shoving players out from the rebounding area. The best part is, if they make it past us, they will be facing very physical bigs in Memphis or OKC who will not let him do that without retaliation.
Seriously, we need to stop this nonsense. Bogut plays physical. He's been in foul trouble during the series. You can't call everything. This is the playoffs. We wish a few Spurs would be more physical. Tim will dominate him in Game 5.
This is a bull article. As many have already mentioned, you have to watch the interview to understand what Tim is saying which is basically saying that this is the way playoff basketball is played.
Nothing to see here. Players always complain to the refs about opposing players.
Is Bogut playing physical...yes. But its playoff basketball. If you don't like it, you gotta match the intensity to claim your space.
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