Eastern Conference | Round 1 | (4) Philadelphia 76ers vs. (5) Toronto Raptors (PHI 3-2)

[Courtside]

Not really. He is just pointing out that he is not going to whine about the refs like Nurse did. There's a difference.

But you know that.

As soon as he references Nurse he's complaining about the complainer. That's whining. Nurse really hasn't done that much complaining. He made one comment about being in legal guarding position and two comments about Embiid hitting guys in the face. The latter is protecting his players from dirty play. If one team is playing clean and the other is playing dirty, your options are to play dirty in response or to complain to the refs to make sure no one gets hurt. The legal guarding comment is certainly whiney. For Doc to even make this dig is hypocritical and you'd think he'd have more respect for his colleague. Has Nurse ever made a snide comment about Doc?

Nurse is, in my opinion, the single worst postgame whiner about refs in the NBA...and it is not close.

It's funny how you just make up whatever facts you like and then stomp around like you're right and everyone else is wrong (and whining). Do you even watch basketball other than Philly games?

[mtcan]

So...maybe Raptors fans should stop whining about the refs?

Dude, like every post I see from you is whining about Raptors fans. It's embarrassing. Just enjoy the gentleman's sweep and try not to let Heat fans live in your head rent-free in the next series.

I don't give a rat's azz about Raptors fans. I am simply not going to let the endless whining from them about the refs go unchecked.

I don't expect the same to happen with Heat fans. They don't have a material subsection of their GB fanbase with the reputation for whining that Raptors fans have. My guess is it will be a flopfest battle between Lowry and Embiid.

Like I said...when Embiid and Harden stop flopping and begging for fouls.

2 instances stick out at me from Harden. In game 4...Scottie Barnes casually bringing the ball up the court and Harden suddenly brushes himself backwards as if Scottie was a Jedi and Force pushed him. The next instance is late the 4th quarter when Harden throws up a bad 3 point attempt and then drops to the ground like a sack of potatoes. In games 1 and 2...those are offensive fouls and that would be BS.

If you are a superstar this is beneath you. Play the game the right way.

[bebopdeluxe]

As soon as he references Nurse he's complaining about the complainer. That's whining. Nurse really hasn't done that much complaining. He made one comment about being in legal guarding position and two comments about Embiid hitting guys in the face. The latter is protecting his players from dirty play. If one team is playing clean and the other is playing dirty, your options are to play dirty in response or to complain to the refs to make sure no one gets hurt. The legal guarding comment is certainly whiney. For Doc to even make this dig is hypocritical and you'd think he'd have more respect for his colleague. Has Nurse ever made a snide comment about Doc?

Nurse is, in my opinion, the single worst postgame whiner about refs in the NBA...and it is not close.

It's funny how you just make up whatever facts you like and then stomp around like you're right and everyone else is wrong (and whining). Do you even watch basketball other than Philly games?

I watch some games other than Sixers games. I haven't watched as many Toronto games as I have watched Sixers games.

Perhaps Nurse only whines about the refs after Sixers losses. If that is actually the case, then I stand corrected.

[Duffman100]

Nurse is, in my opinion, the single worst postgame whiner about refs in the NBA...and it is not close.

It's funny how you just make up whatever facts you like and then stomp around like you're right and everyone else is wrong (and whining). Do you even watch basketball other than Philly games?

I watch some games other than Sixers games. I haven't watched as many Toronto games as I have watched Sixers games.

Perhaps Nurse only whines about the refs after Sixers losses. If that is actually the case, then I stand corrected.

I think you've officially complained more than Nurse and Raptors fans combined at this point.

[Bolts]

It’s funny how some whine if the number of calls and free throws isn’t close. The raptors came out in game 4 looking to be physical and committing actual fouls at a significantly higher rate than the 76ers. The refs did not call most of them. On the other end a lot of soft calls on the 76ers that would have not been called at the other end.

I’ve been watching for over 40 years. I have no illusions after watching the Kings-Lakers way back then. It’s not always so obvious as then but this one and the Denver game were not well hidden either.

[SelfishPlayer]

Man the Raps have been decimated by injuries. Trent Jr being sick for the first 3 games was bad luck but FVV was not managed well this season. Dude has been banged up all year and was constantly playing 40 mpg. Now out 1-3 weeks when it matters most.

That's interesting. Some people consider this a developmental year where they overachieved. But in reality their entire rotation is at the top of the league in minutes played. Overplaying your best players all season long is a tactic to inflate your regular season wins but fails when everyone plays their best players extended minutes in the post-season. The Raptors can be dominated with ball movement alone being that they are willing to triple team the low post. Maxey should be feeding Embiid in the post. This will make reads simpler for Embiid due to Toronto being less willing to help off Maxey.

[Duffman100]

Man the Raps have been decimated by injuries. Trent Jr being sick for the first 3 games was bad luck but FVV was not managed well this season. Dude has been banged up all year and was constantly playing 40 mpg. Now out 1-3 weeks when it matters most.

That's interesting. Some people conside this a developmental year where they overachieved. But in reality their entire rotation is at the top of the league in minutes played..

When key members of that rotation, Trent, OG, Precious and Barnes are 24 and under it can be both at the same time.

[Courtside]

Man the Raps have been decimated by injuries. Trent Jr being sick for the first 3 games was bad luck but FVV was not managed well this season. Dude has been banged up all year and was constantly playing 40 mpg. Now out 1-3 weeks when it matters most.

That's interesting. Some people conside this a developmental year where they overachieved. But in reality their entire rotation is at the top of the league in minutes played..

When key members of that rotation, Trent, OG, Precious and Barnes are 24 and under it can be both at the same time.

...and with different key players missing for portions of the season, necessitating changes in minute distribution.

SelfishPlayer still in here trying to mansplain to Raptor fans about our organization. You realize that it's not just possible, but even OK to make the playoffs in a development season, yeah?

[bebopdeluxe]

It's funny how you just make up whatever facts you like and then stomp around like you're right and everyone else is wrong (and whining). Do you even watch basketball other than Philly games?

I watch some games other than Sixers games. I haven't watched as many Toronto games as I have watched Sixers games.

Perhaps Nurse only whines about the refs after Sixers losses. If that is actually the case, then I stand corrected.

I think you've officially complained more than Nurse and Raptors fans combined at this point.

It is a big job, but somebody had to do it.

[ATLTimekeeper]

Looks like the league thought Nurse's comments were reasonable and Embiid were worth a fine. I think that's how most people see it.

[Sisqo]

So...maybe Raptors fans should stop whining about the refs?

Dude, like every post I see from you is whining about Raptors fans. It's embarrassing. Just enjoy the gentleman's sweep and try not to let Heat fans live in your head rent-free in the next series.

I don't give a rat's azz about Raptors fans. I am simply not going to let the endless whining from them about the refs go unchecked.

I don't expect the same to happen with Heat fans. They don't have a material subsection of their GB fanbase with the reputation for whining that Raptors fans have. My guess is it will be a flopfest battle between Lowry and Embiid.

Clearly you do care or why else would you spend so much of your day crying about raptors fans? I come back 3 days later and you're still sitting here going on about the raptors fans and the refs. I don't understand the thought process here and how you don't see that by continuing to bitch and complain about them complaining about the refs that you are only furthering the conversation about the top you claim to be so tired of hearing about.

[SelfishPlayer]

That's interesting. Some people conside this a developmental year where they overachieved. But in reality their entire rotation is at the top of the league in minutes played..

When key members of that rotation, Trent, OG, Precious and Barnes are 24 and under it can be both at the same time.

...and with different key players missing for portions of the season, necessitating changes in minute distribution.

SelfishPlayer still in here trying to mansplain to Raptor fans about our organization. You realize that it's not just possible, but even OK to make the playoffs in a development season, yeah?

I'm more concerned with the missed sweep opportunity than the rebranding of a team lead by two 28 year olds.

[Duffman100]

When key members of that rotation, Trent, OG, Precious and Barnes are 24 and under it can be both at the same time.

...and with different key players missing for portions of the season, necessitating changes in minute distribution.

SelfishPlayer still in here trying to mansplain to Raptor fans about our organization. You realize that it's not just possible, but even OK to make the playoffs in a development season, yeah?

I'm more concerned with the missed sweep opportunity than the rebranding of a team lead by two 28 year olds.

So ignoring my post then?

[SelfishPlayer]

...and with different key players missing for portions of the season, necessitating changes in minute distribution.

SelfishPlayer still in here trying to mansplain to Raptor fans about our organization. You realize that it's not just possible, but even OK to make the playoffs in a development season, yeah?

I'm more concerned with the missed sweep opportunity than the rebranding of a team lead by two 28 year olds.

So ignoring my post then?

Your post highlighting me?

[LegendOfSalmons]

So...maybe Raptors fans should stop whining about the refs?

Dude, like every post I see from you is whining about Raptors fans. It's embarrassing. Just enjoy the gentleman's sweep and try not to let Heat fans live in your head rent-free in the next series.

I don't give a rat's azz about Raptors fans. I am simply not going to let the endless whining from them about the refs go unchecked.

I don't expect the same to happen with Heat fans. They don't have a material subsection of their GB fanbase with the reputation for whining that Raptors fans have. My guess is it will be a flopfest battle between Lowry and Embiid.

The only one whining through the last few pages has been you, constantly. Take a step back and get out of your house. Get some fresh air.

[Duffman100]

I'm more concerned with the missed sweep opportunity than the rebranding of a team lead by two 28 year olds.

So ignoring my post then?

Your post highlighting me?

Huh?

[nikster]

Raps will rely heavily on siakam to generate offense with Fred out. Hopefully we can get some transition to help our offense.

More size should help with rebounding, and hopefully defense as Fred's been a step slow.

I'm just hoping for a competitive game, can't stomach another blow out

[nikster]

Lmao at that shot Embiid threw up, I hate that the current rules encourage these kind if plays

[everdiso]

Sure would be nice if these 3s kept falling for the Raps for once this series.

[Bank Shot]

Embiid sleepwalking on D tonight