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catch20two · Post #1601 » by **catch20two** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 2:11 am

fatlever wrote:oh my, what a dumb play by nene. lets hope he doesnt get a suspension. that would be unfortunate.

He's going to get suspended for putting hands on that man. Honestly I think it shouldn't be anything more than a big fine for the head butt and head grab because suspending him will ruin their chances to avoid letting the Bulls tie the series 2-2.

catch20two · Post #1602 » by **catch20two** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 2:57 am

These NBA Playoffs so far has put put March Madness to shame. So much drama, chokes, big shots, edge of your seat action.

Liver_Pooty · Post #1603 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 3:04 am

catch20two wrote:These NBA Playoffs so far has put put March Madness to shame. So much drama, chokes, big shots, edge of your seat action.

The NCAA tournament will always be way better than the NBA playoffs for the mere fact that its one and done, and the emotions of seeing Senior players' dreams crash before their eyes is incredible.

catch20two · Post #1604 » by **catch20two** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 3:08 am

Liver_Pooty wrote:
catch20two wrote:These NBA Playoffs so far has put put March Madness to shame. So much drama, chokes, big shots, edge of your seat action.

The NCAA tournament will always be way better than the NBA playoffs for the mere fact that its one and done, and the emotions of seeing Senior players' dreams crash before their eyes is incredible.

Of course as a whole but so far these playoffs have been great.

Liver_Pooty · Post #1605 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 3:10 am

catch20two wrote:
Liver_Pooty wrote:
catch20two wrote:These NBA Playoffs so far has put put March Madness to shame. So much drama, chokes, big shots, edge of your seat action.

The NCAA tournament will always be way better than the NBA playoffs for the mere fact that its one and done, and the emotions of seeing Senior players' dreams crash before their eyes is incredible.

Of course as a whole but so far these playoffs have been great.

With the exception of our end, I agree.

Post #1606 » by **JDR720** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 4:34 am

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2042 ... mmy-butler

Nene almost murdered Jimmy

mrknowitall215 · Post #1607 » by **mrknowitall215** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 4:55 am

JDR720 wrote:http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2042353-nene-ejected-after-headbutting-skirmish-with-jimmy-butler

Nene almost murdered Jimmy

Correction. Nene gave Jimmy Butler the powers that be when he rubbed foreheads before grabbing his temple, because Butler was 0-for-7 from the 3-point line in the series until that point. After the altercation, Butler went on to nail two game-changing 3-pointers to help the Bulls escape with the win

Post #1608 » by **JDR720** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 4:56 am

mrknowitall215 wrote:
JDR720 wrote:http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2042353-nene-ejected-after-headbutting-skirmish-with-jimmy-butler

Nene almost murdered Jimmy

Correction. Nene gave Jimmy Butler the powers that be when he rubbed foreheads before grabbing his temple, because Butler was 0-for-7 from the 3-point line in the series until that point. After the altercation, Butler went on to nail two game-changing 3-pointers to help the Bulls escape with the win

So what you're saying is Nene is black Jesus

amcoolio · Post #1609 » by **amcoolio** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 5:03 am

Reffing is atrocious across the board. Its a shame the NBA is more entertainment than sport because of money and agendas. The refs in this Portland game (Crawford in general) are trying to act all big like they decide the game, not the players.

Post #1610 » by **JDR720** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 5:05 am

we should've kept Troy Daniels, he hasn't played in the NBA much (5 games) but he is averaging 8.4 pts on 48% shooting (from 3pt range also) in 15 minutes

HornetJail · Post #1611 » by **HornetJail** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 5:07 am

amcoolio wrote:[Crawford is] trying to act all big like they decide the game, not the players.

mrknowitall215 · Post #1612 » by **mrknowitall215** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 5:13 am

JDR720 wrote:
mrknowitall215 wrote:
JDR720 wrote:http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2042353-nene-ejected-after-headbutting-skirmish-with-jimmy-butler

Nene almost murdered Jimmy

Correction. Nene gave Jimmy Butler the powers that be when he rubbed foreheads before grabbing his temple, because Butler was 0-for-7 from the 3-point line in the series until that point. After the altercation, Butler went on to nail two game-changing 3-pointers to help the Bulls escape with the win

So what you're saying is Nene is black Jesus

Not necessarily, but I am trying to say that Nene helped change the course of the game for the betterment of the opposing team when he lost his temper. Now, he may be suspended for the next game, allowing the Bulls to tie the series 2-2 in his absence

Post #1613 » by **Diop** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 5:30 am

JDR720 wrote:http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2042353-nene-ejected-after-headbutting-skirmish-with-jimmy-butler

Nene almost murdered Jimmy

am I missing something?

that looked reasonably mild to me. Deserved to be ejected, but shouldn't get suspended.

It wasn't really a headbutt like a strike, more just pressing his head against the other dudes trying to intimidate him.
Then grabs him by the back of the neck.

big deal.

Post #1614 » by **JDR720** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 5:36 am

yep...we should've kept Daniels he probably just won the game for Houston

HornetJail · Post #1615 » by **HornetJail** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 5:37 am

Troy **** daniels likely saved Houston's entire season

Post #1616 » by **JDR720** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 5:43 am

This is probably overreacting....but Daniels just made me feel even worse about the Neal-Sess trade we had Gary Neal 2.0 on the Summer League roster the whole time

mrknowitall215 · Post #1617 » by **mrknowitall215** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 5:46 am

JDR720 wrote:This is probably overreacting....but Daniels just made me feel even worse about the Neal-Sess trade we had Gary Neal 2.0 on the Summer League roster the whole time

I was just thinking this very same thing. At least they should've allowed Daniels to stay on the season opening roster instead of Southerland

thruthefire · Post #1618 » by **thruthefire** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 6:04 am

Morey is a genius for creating that sharpshooting D-League team.

Post #1619 » by **JDR720** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 6:13 am

thruthefire wrote:Morey is a genius for creating that sharpshooting D-League team.

Jordan should be calling Silver about getting one for the Hornets

Snidely FC · Post #1620 » by **Snidely FC** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 12:42 pm

thruthefire wrote:Morey is a genius for creating that sharpshooting D-League team.

Yes, another example of how the smart teams have built themselves an advantage by owning their own D League team. Daniels averaged 12 3 pt shots a game in the D League. He's now a seasoned 3 pt shooter and a valuable asset. If we'd kept him he would have suffered the same fate as Southerland (who I also wish we could have kept btw). The Cats made an obvious choice to go for wins by favoring veterans over youth. Great for the short term win column. Long term development, not so much. Meanwhile, teams like Houston have their own minor league team where they can stash and develop young players. Frustrating.

Every team in the NBA should have its own D League affiliate or the playing field isn't level, not fair.