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[winforlose]

I can’t see Green getting 40 games cause Silver doesn’t rule with an iron fist. However, I firmly believe he shouldn’t get anything less than 20 and that’s prob being generous.

There’s no room in the game for this nonsense.

Imagine how Nurk, or Rudy, or Poole feel having to face him after they all got attacked by him. Worse still Draymond knows they cannot fight back without being suspended and losing significant money (not to mention hurting their team/teammates.) It’s like saying I am going to attack you because I know you won’t fight back.

[Calinks]

Late in the 3rd quarter the Clippers were beating the fully healthy kings by 89-58. The Kings have come back to 64-89 though in the last couple minutes. I think the Clippers are going to be DANGEROUS come playoff time. I see them as legit contenders. It was so popular and cool to hate on James Harden that people were making ridiculous statements about him being washed up and how he would be detrimental to the Kings, but I saw him as a perfect fit. Ever since they benched Westbrook the Clippers have been very good.

Not shocked, some of these teams are going to start getting it together real fast. I'm really happy we got this nice cushion because I think it will be massive as things will get really tight in a month or two. I can see the top 6 seeds or so flip flopping a lot.

[KGdaBom]

Late in the 3rd quarter the Clippers were beating the fully healthy kings by 89-58. The Kings have come back to 64-89 though in the last couple minutes. I think the Clippers are going to be DANGEROUS come playoff time. I see them as legit contenders. It was so popular and cool to hate on James Harden that people were making ridiculous statements about him being washed up and how he would be detrimental to the Kings, but I saw him as a perfect fit. Ever since they benched Westbrook the Clippers have been very good.

I didn’t watch this game so I am speculating, but isn’t 58 points late in the 3rd more a power outage for the King’s then a masterclass in defense by the Clippers? 89 is nice, but when your offense is as cooked as their’s must have been, I can see guys quitting on defense. Just a thought.

The Kings kicked our ass. Clippers annihilated them while they were fully healthy. All teams have ups and downs, but the Clippers have been very good as soon as sanity prevailed and Westbrook went to the 2nd unit.

[TimberKat]

Two major ejections tonight. Jokic thrown out for calling a ref a derogatory name. Green got ejected for throwing something between a slap and a punch to the face of Nurkic. See video. I would suspend him at least 25 games for repeated violence on the court.

https://youtu.be/x8T68yAU-qw?si=Z_ufteUElvM7IYUD

That is the second WWE move this season. This spin chop is worse than the Gobert choke hold. He should be suspended for 40 games.

At least and have to do anger management.

Two semi funny things related to this. First Nurkic said “I am just glad he didn’t choke me.” Second Draymond said “I didn’t mean to connect with him, he was pulling my hip and I was just trying to sell the foul by waiving my arms.” He was asked if he was sorry, to paraphrase he said I am sorry for the contact to Nurkic (he apologized a few times to him in the press conference,) but he was not sorry about being absent for his team as he felt his actions were unintentional therefore not warranting an apology. Also worth noting that GSW lost by 3 and a ff2 is two shots and the ball for the suns. That may well have been the difference in the game.

There is no way the spin chop is unintentional. Hulk Hogan couldn't execute it any better (other than actually not making real contact). He also pick guys that would take the high road. Imagine if he did that to DeAndre Jordan. The players need to let commissioner know if they don't come down extra heavy on him. The next time they play, there will be retaliation. Maybe an unintentional Gobert elbow on his head fighting for rebounds.

[TimberKat]

Late in the 3rd quarter the Clippers were beating the fully healthy kings by 89-58. The Kings have come back to 64-89 though in the last couple minutes. I think the Clippers are going to be DANGEROUS come playoff time. I see them as legit contenders. It was so popular and cool to hate on James Harden that people were making ridiculous statements about him being washed up and how he would be detrimental to the Kings, but I saw him as a perfect fit. Ever since they benched Westbrook the Clippers have been very good.

I didn’t watch this game so I am speculating, but isn’t 58 points late in the 3rd more a power outage for the King’s then a masterclass in defense by the Clippers? 89 is nice, but when your offense is as cooked as their’s must have been, I can see guys quitting on defense. Just a thought.

The Kings kicked our ass. Clippers annihilated them while they were fully healthy. All teams have ups and downs, but the Clippers have been very good as soon as sanity prevailed and Westbrook went to the 2nd unit.

Sounds like a broken record but our offense at times just stalls. We need something like a move/counter move when Towns/Ant get double team or another player that can create offense. It's the wild wild West and we need a little more fire power.

[BlacJacMac]

Two major ejections tonight. Jokic thrown out for calling a ref a derogatory name. Green got ejected for throwing something between a slap and a punch to the face of Nurkic. See video. I would suspend him at least 25 games for repeated violence on the court.

https://youtu.be/x8T68yAU-qw?si=Z_ufteUElvM7IYUD

That is the second WWE move this season. This spin chop is worse than the Gobert choke hold. He should be suspended for 40 games.

And Steve Kerr still hasn't seen tape of either incident...

[Calinks]

I really would not want to be a .500 team or less right now. It's going to be very hard to climb your way up being a top seed and make the playoff comfortably going forward. You are going to have to rip off a lot of wins. Teams like Golden State, Rockets, Suns, Pelicans, Clippers, Lakers are all going to be jockeying like crazy to stay out of the play in because they haven't won enough games yet to get any real separation. It's going to be rough.

The good news for those guys is a ton of teams are in their position so they can still break out and have a good season but I still wouldn't want to be in that quagmire. I am so happy we are 12 games over .500 and sitting pretty right now. It would take a huge setback to make us start sweating the play in at this point.

[winforlose]

Two major ejections tonight. Jokic thrown out for calling a ref a derogatory name. Green got ejected for throwing something between a slap and a punch to the face of Nurkic. See video. I would suspend him at least 25 games for repeated violence on the court.

https://youtu.be/x8T68yAU-qw?si=Z_ufteUElvM7IYUD

That is the second WWE move this season. This spin chop is worse than the Gobert choke hold. He should be suspended for 40 games.

And Steve Kerr still hasn't seen tape of either incident...

(Watches the video of Kerr seeing it and criticizing Green) Right……

[Klomp]

The funny thing is...I actually believe Draymond when he says he did NOT intend to punch Nurkic. To me, it looks like an exaggerated flop/flail, similar to what KAT does when he tries to sell contact.

[m2002brian]

The whole thought of “selling contact” makes me want to puke. Soft ass players these days. Play offensively as though they aren’t going to call any defensive fouls. Play tough and through contact.

[winforlose]

The funny thing is...I actually believe Draymond when he says he did NOT intend to punch Nurkic. To me, it looks like an exaggerated flop/flail, similar to what KAT does when he tries to sell contact.

I am sorry, there was a clear wind up. If the goal is to make it look like your being pulled one way spinning and striking the other is counterproductive. If anything to sell the call he should stumble (since he said he refuses to fall,) as though he tried to move and was pulled the wrong way. This was an attack.

[winforlose]

So the Wizards and Pistons both lost, and the Spurs are down double digits with the less than 5 minutes to go against LA. The losing streaks continue.

[winforlose]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/report-nba-suspending-draymond-green-indefinitely-after-incident-with-suns-jusuf-nurkic/ar-AA1lsZU7

[KGdaBom]

So the Wizards and Pistons both lost, and the Spurs are down double digits with the less than 5 minutes to go against LA. The losing streaks continue.

The Spurs came within 1 point with less than a minute to go. Had a 3 point shot to tie, but didn't make it. Yes the streaks do continue, but wow.

[winforlose]

So the Wizards and Pistons both lost, and the Spurs are down double digits with the less than 5 minutes to go against LA. The losing streaks continue.

The Spurs came within 1 point with less than a minute to go. Had a 3 point shot to tie, but didn't make it. Yes the streaks do continue, but wow.

Kinda funny/sad that Pop of all coaches gets to be on the losing end of a 17 game streak. He spent most of his career above .500.

[KGdaBom]

Greek Freak with the Bucks single game scoring record tonight of 58 points.
Wait. He's back in the game. Made one of two from the line. 59 points. 2 minutes to go. Made a basket 61 points. Now 2 FTs coming. 1 of 2 and got another basket. 64 and that's it.

[winforlose]

Just saw this on the Real GM story about Draymond’s suspension. “ Green will be required to meet certain league and team conditions before he returns to play.” I would love for those to be made public.

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/273961/Draymond-Green-Suspended-Indefinitely-By-NBA

[TimberKat]

Green suspended indefinitely. That is the right thing to do. Let's hope that is more than 20 games. The guy needs major anger management sessions. He should just retire and join WWE.

[TimberKat]

Watching OKC vs SAC. I am very conflicted at the moment; I should be rooting for SAC but like to see OKC do well also.

[KGdaBom]

The Paul Georgeless Clippers are up big first half on the Drayless Warriors. Harden with 14 points and 9 assists with 6 minutes remaining in the first half. I'm telling you all watch out for them.