Good series guys ..

[TXstbobcat]

As bad as spurs fan feel right now, Portland fans have to feel 10 times worse right now as they passed up Kevin Durant.

[Harry Callahan]

The Thunder fan better realize their opponent (particularly Duncan, Parker, and Manu) has accomplished a lot more and contributed to NBA history than the Thunder has so far. We as a group realize that this Spurs group probably won't get another chance at a le as good as this one. The Thunder will get a number of opportunities like this in the near future. That's why people are busting your chops Thunder fan.

The Thunder took advantage of their opportunity yesterday, yes. The Spurs did not play well enough, but the balance of game 6 was impacted by some weak calls, and it tilted the game in OKCs favor. You have to recognize that. We are freaking angry about what happened and our opportunity to go all the way was compromised - there's no getting around that.

The Thunder played better in the series, that's not an issue. The problem is the Spurs did not get a fair shake in the most important game they have played in five years. A potential Hall of Fame player like Manu Ginobili was treated like a rookie in the 4th quarter.

If you don't want to get your feeling hurt Thunder fan, then get off this board - its called SPURSTALK after all.

[thunderfan]

games 3 & 4, spurs were outplayed. game 5 was controversial but PERHAPS you could make a case that it wasn't fixed. Game 6 was a travesty. spurs outplayed the thunder for the majority of the game and the refs basically took points away from the spurs and gave points to the thunder. Game 6 proved that the fix was in. Why are so many people talking about it, even ESPN analysts, if there wasn't some truth to it? Wake the up, kid

Wake up, huh? Why are so many people talking about it? Because...drumroll....media loves drama. I guess that's news to you? The media dramatizing things..shocking, I know. Telling me to wake up and then pointing out that...well the media's talking about it, must be some truth to it..because the media is always fairly accurate!! Spurs outplayed us the majority of the game? I'll give you the first half, nothing more. OKC ran over SA in the 2nd half. SA got their asses beat for 4 straight games and we want to lay on our backs and cry foul. SA is a great team. They got beat. Take it and move on.

[thunderfan]

The Thunder fan better realize their opponent has accomplished a lot more and contributed to NBA history than the Thunder will. We as a group realize that this Spurs group probably won't get another chance at a le.

The Thunder took advantage of their opportunity, yes. The Spurs did not play well enough, but the balance of the game was impacted by some weak calls, and it tilted the game in OKCs favor. You have to recongnize that. We are freaking angry about what happened and our opportunity to go all the way was compromised - there's no getting around that.

The Thunder played better, I can't deny that. The Spurs did not get a fair shake in the most important game they have played in five years.

I WILL recognize this in Game 6 only. I'm not denying a few favorable calls. But still...the better team won, plain and simple. The refs aren't the reason SA is not playing for a le this year. The Spurs sealed their own fate here. Do I think refs can play off the home crowd sometimes? Yes. You'll not convince me of any "fixes" here though. It just doesn't add up. Refs were pretty damn fair the whole series.

[thispego]

I WILL recognize this in Game 6 only.

[lefty]

wow the Lebron hate



WTF

[sammy]

Wake up, huh? Why are so many people talking about it? Because...drumroll....media loves drama. I guess that's news to you? The media dramatizing things..shocking, I know. Telling me to wake up and then pointing out that...well the media's talking about it, must be some truth to it..because the media is always fairly accurate!! Spurs outplayed us the majority of the game? I'll give you the first half, nothing more. OKC ran over SA in the 2nd half. SA got their asses beat for 4 straight games and we want to lay on our backs and cry foul. SA is a great team. They got beat. Take it and move on.

Really! The refs gave you the 2nd half! Your team was playing like , but the refs had to give your cheating ass team a little help! Go Boston or Miami!

* With Zebra's attached to it!

[thispego]

Wake up, huh? Why are so many people talking about it? Because...drumroll....media loves drama. I guess that's news to you? The media dramatizing things..shocking, I know. Telling me to wake up and then pointing out that...well the media's talking about it, must be some truth to it..because the media is always fairly accurate!! Spurs outplayed us the majority of the game? I'll give you the first half, nothing more. OKC ran over SA in the 2nd half. SA got their asses beat for 4 straight games and we want to lay on our backs and cry foul. SA is a great team. They got beat. Take it and move on.

i'll move on, but no one is going to get to forget about this or that the NBA is a rigged sport. Sorry but no one is going to feel like thunder made it to the finals on their own merits. the only reason it feels to you like the spurs didnt outplay the thunder in game 6 is because your homer glasses didnt allow you to see all the bad calls that screwed the spurs and helped the thunder. those calls dont go down and spurs outplayed the thunder for 3 out of 4 quarters.

[Harry Callahan]

I WILL recognize this in Game 6 only. I'm not denying a few favorable calls. But still...the better team won, plain and simple. The refs aren't the reason SA is not playing for a le this year. The Spurs sealed their own fate here. Do I think refs can play off the home crowd sometimes? Yes. You'll not convince me of any "fixes" here though. It just doesn't add up. Refs were pretty damn fair the whole series.

I did not say a "fix" - the officials did not hold up their end of the bargain last night. The seven points netted by the two Ginobili offensive fouls along with the S. Jack "angry" look impacted this game in a negative way big time.

I'm sorry, but I laugh when the NBA thinks Joey Crawford is mentally equipped to do his job. He isn't.

One other thing, a few favorable calls is all it takes to swing a 2-6 point game, isn't it?

The Thunder got what they needed to get over the top. It's too bad they didn't get a chance to really earn it in a game 7.

[thispego]

I did not say a "fix" - the officials did not hold up their end of the bargain last night. The seven points netted by the two Ginobili offensive fouls along with the S. Jack "angry" look impacted this game in a negative way big time.

I'm sorry, but I laugh when the NBA thinks Joey Crawford is mentally equipped to do his job. He isn't.

Joey was doing EXACTLY what he was told to do by the league, he's one of the best officials the nba has to carry out their dirty work. Theiy're all really good.

[temujin]

Wake up, huh? Why are so many people talking about it? Because...drumroll....media loves drama. I guess that's news to you? The media dramatizing things..shocking, I know. Telling me to wake up and then pointing out that...well the media's talking about it, must be some truth to it..because the media is always fairly accurate!! Spurs outplayed us the majority of the game? I'll give you the first half, nothing more. OKC ran over SA in the 2nd half. SA got their asses beat for 4 straight games and we want to lay on our backs and cry foul. SA is a great team. They got beat. Take it and move on.

We will, thank you for your precious advice.

At first, I thought this was a provocative thread. I like provocative threads.
It quickly turned into pathetic.
Your posts turned into those of an ultimate, casual NBA fans, which is "consuming" the NBA product. I dare to say, you never even play basketball at a decent level.
You evidently think that this business is called fair and square.
Never been, never will.
You like this product now, it tastes good.
That's actually the job of the Crawfords and Kennedys - and Donaghys- of this world.
It's actually something bigger than the game itself.
It's like you want to BELIEVE the product is genuine.
It's not.
In your mind, there must be a genuine place somewhere.
There isn't.
So, from provocative, this thread turns dumb.
"Son, don't be around dumb people, people you don't learn anything from".
So I leave you here.
Enjoy the finals, and don't get disappointed if the same Kennedys and Crawfords of this world will have "bad calls" with a distinctly sour taste, in that case.

[100%duncan]

'Kay.












































Go Boston.

[SnakeBoy]

Just wanted to say this was a great series that had everything and has been a pleasure talking about the games with you. Always good to see what the other side are saying. I know you are pissed off with the refs and how bad they were in game 6 but I think most thought going Into this series this was battle between the two best teams and spurs have proved to be a great great team.

I hope you keep the core together as you aren't missing much as your 20 game win streak showed. You have a great mix of vets and youth. I hope Duncan carries on as this year proved he still has enough in the tank to be very effective.

As I said good series and will stick around as this Is a good forum to be at.

It was only a great series from your perspective, for us it sucked. In the end the Spurs depth shrunk under the pressure and OKC's role players stepped up. Anyway congrats to OKC, they earned it.

[thispego]

Ref-Aided

[SnakeBoy]

Ref-Aided

^ Resident Idiot

[bus driver]

Hey, Thunder fan... You can take your good series guys... and your WC trophy and shove it straight up your ass!

[thunderfan]

Joey was doing EXACTLY what he was told to do by the league, he's one of the best officials the nba has to carry out their dirty work. Theiy're all really good.

Yeah? You have the inside track on all of this huh? Real power figure are you? Privy to all of this stuff? Impressive.

[thunderfan]

We will, thank you for your precious advice.

At first, I thought this was a provocative thread. I like provocative threads.
It quickly turned into pathetic.
Your posts turned into those of an ultimate, casual NBA fans, which is "consuming" the NBA product. I dare to say, you never even play basketball at a decent level.
You evidently think that this business is called fair and square.
Never been, never will.
You like this product now, it tastes good.
That's actually the job of the Crawfords and Kennedys - and Donaghys- of this world.
It's actually something bigger than the game itself.
It's like you want to BELIEVE the product is genuine.
It's not.
In your mind, there must be a genuine place somewhere.
There isn't.
So, from provocative, this thread turns dumb.
"Son, don't be around dumb people, people you don't learn anything from".
So I leave you here.
Enjoy the finals, and don't get disappointed if the same Kennedys and Crawfords of this world will have "bad calls" with a distinctly sour taste, in that case.

And you too, you are in a powerful position and privy to the inner workings of the NBA? Very impressive. Can you tell me who shot JFK too? Odd that a man of your power posts BS on internet forums. I'll tell you what's genuine - the ass whipping OKC just laid on SA for about 4 straight games.

[thispego]

Yeah? You have the inside track on all of this huh? Real power figure are you? Privy to all of this stuff? Impressive.

not being a brand new fan of basketball and the NBA, yes, it's become obvious

[thispego]

^ Resident Idiot

open your eyes, little kid

[thunderfan]

open your eyes, little kid

More assumptions on your part. You're a piece of work. You remind me of this old man I once knew. He was convinced the world was soon to be invaded by Japanese terrorists on unicorns. There was no convincing him otherwise once he planted that little pessimistic seed in his head. Enjoy your offseason. It will give you plenty of time to conjure up some more conspiracy theories.

[thispego]

"theories"

[ro_50]

Congrats to the Thunder.

[DrSteffo]

I wish that I could agree with the OP but after this game I cannot. The refs decided that you should advance to the finals.

[romsho]

Just wanted to say this was a great series that had everything and has been a pleasure talking about the games with you. Always good to see what the other side are saying. I know you are pissed off with the refs and how bad they were in game 6 but I think most thought going Into this series this was battle between the two best teams and spurs have proved to be a great great team.

I hope you keep the core together as you aren't missing much as your 20 game win streak showed. You have a great mix of vets and youth. I hope Duncan carries on as this year proved he still has enough in the tank to be very effective.

As I said good series and will stick around as this Is a good forum to be at.

Thanks. OKC is a great team with a big future..right now it's just hard to get over the shock and disappointment of an end to what we thought was a championship run. You might not agree..I think we got a really ty whistle in Gm 6. Would it have ultimately changed the outcome? We'll never know..we do know OKC is far too talented to overcome it...they didn't need the help. Good luck in the Finals.