2025 NBA PLAYOFFS West First Round: #3 LA Lakers vs #6 Minnesota Timberwolves (Series tied 1-1)

Chuck Everett · Post #461 » by **Chuck Everett** » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:12 am

Dan33185 wrote:
Chuck Everett wrote:
sikma42 wrote:Terrance Shannon should have a special designation out there or something bc he’s clearly getting fouled.

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Rookies don't get calls in the playoffs.

And this is a major problem with the NBA. You shouldn't "get" fouls, either it's a foul or it's not, no matter who you are.

It's been like this for over 35 years. It is what it is. I'd probably get fired if I was an official.

RB34 · Post #462 » by **RB34** » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:12 am

Tough to corral like smoke in the air. What a line.

RRR3 · Post #463 » by **RRR3** » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:12 am

BEST THIRD OPTION IN THE LEAGUE

Wolfgang630 · Post #464 » by **Wolfgang630** » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:12 am

I’d feel good if I’m the wolves. Only down 15 after all that

ScrantonBulls · Post #465 » by **ScrantonBulls** » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:13 am

Dan33185 wrote:
Chuck Everett wrote:
sikma42 wrote:Terrance Shannon should have a special designation out there or something bc he’s clearly getting fouled.

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Rookies don't get calls in the playoffs.

And this is a major problem with the NBA. You shouldn't "get" fouls, either it's a foul or it's not, no matter who you are.

It's such a joke. Same with the "let them play" mindset in the playoffs. I get allowing a little more physicality, but there's fouls on damn near every play.

KyRo23 · Post #466 » by **KyRo23** » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:13 am

AmIWrongDude wrote:Wolves getting every call now right?

NBA clearly rigging it for the Wolves to push the Edwards face of the league narrative!

Scoundreldays · Post #467 » by **Scoundreldays** » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:13 am

Feels like Lakers should be up way more. Lucky Wolves played convert on a few plays

Tracymcgoaty · Post #468 » by **Tracymcgoaty** » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:13 am

We are missing so many wide open threes it's crazy. Cant do that. Reaves has had another stinker on offense so far.

theforumblue · Post #469 » by **theforumblue** » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:13 am

trade reaves to the spurs.

CobraCommander · Post #470 » by **CobraCommander** » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:13 am

Domejandro wrote:
CobraCommander wrote:If Luka gets Rudy it’s embarrassing- the fact that the wolves don’t come help is kinda stupid

Better to do single coverage against Luka. Rudy's defense has been largely fine one-on-one, Luka is just that elite in the midrange.

Naw never leave him out there - it gives Luka an easy 2 - up I gotta blitz him or he going for 50

Dan33185 · Post #471 » by **Dan33185** » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:13 am

Chuck Everett wrote:
Dan33185 wrote:
Chuck Everett wrote:
Rookies don't get calls in the playoffs.

And this is a major problem with the NBA. You shouldn't "get" fouls, either it's a foul or it's not, no matter who you are.

It's been like this for over 35 years. It is what it is. I'd probably get fired if I was an official.

Oh I get it, I just don't like it :lol:

It's the same thing in baseball, each ump gets to dictate their own strike zone for some reason.

durden_tyler · Post #472 » by **durden_tyler** » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:13 am

Wolfgang630 wrote:I’d feel good if I’m the wolves. Only down 15 after all that

Feels that way. Let’s see how the refs dictate the flow of the game early 3Q. i want a Wolves comeback so we can have a close game but…

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Tracymcgoaty · Post #473 » by **Tracymcgoaty** » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:14 am

We aren't even playing well on offense imo. It's Lebron and Luka carrying. We are missing too many shots.

TheHartBreakKid · Post #474 » by **TheHartBreakKid** » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:14 am

Wolfgang630 wrote:I’d feel good if I’m the wolves. Only down 15 after all that

Yup. Donte and Reid should be well rested as well. I think this game is far from over

PistolPeteJR · Post #475 » by **PistolPeteJR** » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:15 am

Ugly finish to the quarter for LAL but they’re missing some real good looks from deep.

Also, is it just me or was Minny playing more physical than before with it being called differently (and by that I mean, not called)?

ejftw · Post #476 » by **ejftw** » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:15 am

Refs have been pretty consistently inconsistent, not really favoring either side of we are being cereal.

Well, besides Luka not getting a T

SlimShady83 · Post #477 » by **SlimShady83** » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:15 am

NiceLikeChrist wrote:
AmIWrongDude wrote:Wolves getting every call now right?

The ref special

Call #1: hey, lakers need this win we can’t have them lose both at home and be down 0-2

Call #2: whoa whoa slow down it’s a 20 point game get the wolves back in it. You’re making it too obvious

While this Is kind of funny, have you not been seeing the type of fouls the Wolves have been doing?

Chuck Everett · Post #478 » by **Chuck Everett** » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:15 am

Gabe Vincent's minutes were pretty damn valuable for the Lakers. And Terrance Shannon didn't hurt the Wolves on defense in his first real extended playoff run. Should be a good second half.

Jasen777 · Post #479 » by **Jasen777** » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:16 am

Castle Black wrote:Luka is literally flopping all over the place and then berating the officials for not giving him the call lol

Bad Luka

TimberKat · Post #480 » by **TimberKat** » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:16 am

Wolfgang630 wrote:I’d feel good if I’m the wolves. Only down 15 after all that

I would if they are down 12 or less. 15 is still manageable.

Who wins?