2015-16 OKC Thunder

[Urbanized]

I've said this to all of my friends. I wish he would have gotten suspended. I want the path of least resistance to the Championship. Record books don't have asterisks. In 20 years no one will look back and say well they only won the series because Draymond Green didn't play in game 4. Hopefully he loses his head tonight and is out for game 5.

Exactly.

[Laramie]

[Thomas Vu]

Guys, it's not an original story. Remember Serge Ibaka 2 years ago?

[Urbanized]

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Yep. The decision was ridiculous and pretty indefensible considering previous decisions made on other similar (and mostly less egregious) plays. Honestly it would have been more defensible to let it ride as a flagrant 1, because at least then you wouldn't have to explain away no lost game minutes. If a 2 had been called in-game it's an ejection. So you retroactively amend to an F2 but he doesn't have to sit? Makes zero sense.

It was pretty clearly not a basketball call but instead one based on ratings/business reasons. Par for the course in the NBA.

[OkiePoke]

For reference:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHTQsHsPeLc

I don't think this was as bad as what Green did. This should have been at least a flagrant 1. IMHO, this looked like Perk pushed Ibaka and Serge hit Griffin. Ibaka didn't have a closed fist and hit Griffin with his wrist.

I don't remember what the call was after the fact.

[OSUMom]

AP we can beat the Warriors despite Green's dirty antics. The NBA officials have received a lot of flack from this incident--so Green will be on a short leash tonight.

What I'm afraid of is the refs will be looking more closely at us instead of Green, thinking that we will retaliate.

[Bellaboo]

What I'm afraid of is the refs will be looking more closely at us instead of Green, thinking that we will retaliate.

I'm thinking the other way, they will be looking to tech him up and he will miss game 5. The refs do not like him.

[OkiePoke]

I'm thinking the other way, they will be looking to tech him up and he will miss game 5. The refs do not like him.

They missed their opportunity when he yelled profanities at them.

[Bellaboo]

They missed their opportunity when he yelled profanities at them.

There are lots of players yelling profanities on the court, and at the officials too.

[AP]

This is some of the best writing out there: http://www.si.com/nba/2016/05/24/kev...s-nba-playoffs

[Thomas Vu]

For reference:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHTQsHsPeLc

I don't think this was as bad as what Green did. This should have been at least a flagrant 1. IMHO, this looked like Perk pushed Ibaka and Serge hit Griffin. Ibaka didn't have a closed fist and hit Griffin with his wrist.

I don't remember what the call was after the fact.

The call after the fact was the same result. Upgraded to flagrant 2, no suspension, 25k fine. They also had a history, and I believe got each other ejected in previous games.

[Laramie]

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Good point!

[AP]

Apparently, Thunder Alley is back tonight. The Thunder tweeted about it.

[sooner88]

Apparently, Thunder Alley is back tonight. The Thunder tweeted about it.

I saw that earlier, but assumed it was just prior to the game. Wonder if they're allowing people to stay there after / showing the game on the screen.

[AP]

I saw that earlier, but assumed it was just prior to the game. Wonder if they're allowing people to stay there after / showing the game on the screen.

Ah, good point. Probably not showing the game like they did in the past.

[d-usa]

As we get ready for Game 4, here is a good light-hearted read about Genitalgate:

http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/...-steven-adams/

[gman11695]

Everybody, please go take a minute and appreciate the Twitter battle going on right now between Visit OKC and Visit Oakland

[Laramie]

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Oklahoma City Thunder 118 - Golden State Warriors 94

Box Score: http://espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=400876753

[dankrutka]

What a fun game to attend last night. The crowd was amped. The team continues to play to it's abilities. Donovan is making all the right moves... this time finding ways to get Roberson in spaces where he could score or attack. It's just really impressive. Having said that, I'm not looking past a 73 win team until OKC gets that fourth win.

[Pete]

While I'm not trying to look ahead I hope the Toronto / Cavs series goes 7 grueling games and we can close out the Warriors ASAP.

[Anonymous.]

I will feel uneasy until we register that next win. Hopefully the Thunder finish it out in Oakland tomorrow. If not, nerves will be high for Saturday - but the 'Peake is going to be so hype that they might as well not have commentators mic'd up.

[BlackmoreRulz]

Hope Adams' ankle injury wasn't too bad, dude is tough as nails but it seemed to effect his mobility a little late in the game

[chuck5815]

i'm just not sure if the Warriors have an answer for Westbrook. he's simply wearing S. Curry out to the point where Curry is completely ineffective on the offensive end. i won't be surprised if GSW switches K. Thompson onto Westbrook, leaving Curry to guard Roberson.

either way, if Adams and Company continue to play at a high level, I like our chances to advance. the rebounding margin has been huge for us.

[Laramie]

Green thinks that he is tough; well, we've got news for you Draymond:

Steven Adams is a whole lot tougher...

[OkiePoke]

What a fun game to attend last night. The crowd was amped. The team continues to play to it's abilities. Donovan is making all the right moves... this time finding ways to get Roberson in spaces where he could score or attack. It's just really impressive. Having said that, I'm not looking past a 73 win team until OKC gets that fourth win.

Andre is playing as a PF in this offense.