martin wrote:

smackeddog wrote:I love that no player seems to be getting everything whistled for them so far- Harden and Durant not adjusting too well. Plus the Hibbert rules have gone too. Looks like the Stern era is truly over- and the playoffs are much more enjoyable as a result.

Haven't watched much playoffs... anyone else see this too?

I guess that the only way to prove this was to look at the number of FTA's last year compared to this year, especially for the stars.

Watching the games, it definitely feels that way. This also may have started with the recent institution of the flopping rules (thanks to JVG).

NYKBocker wrote:

martin wrote:

NYKBocker wrote:Houston and Chicago are down and almost out. Looking good for Big Chief Triangle. Melo's value is going up.

Never thought about it that way

Also, Lin's last game just lowered his value. This bumps what we can get from Houston in a Melo trade.

holfresh wrote:

CrushAlot wrote:

smackeddog wrote:I love that no player seems to be getting everything whistled for them so far- Harden and Durant not adjusting too well. Plus the Hibbert rules have gone dptoo. Looks like the Stern era is truly over- and the playoffs are much more enjoyable as a result.

Totally agree. None of the teams that Stern showcased this preseason are having an easy playoff run and two are on the brink of being eliminated. Also, I was sure there would be a Paul George four point play towards the end of last nights game. He even fell to the floor from a phantom push but still didn't get the call.

Yeah, as it should be...How many times have we seen Harden go to the line for his head jerk move..No phantom calls..Earn your victories...Play hard and play well..

Its not just Harden its all the stars - Lebron, Dirk etc ...

If the NBA calls phantom fouls because a player sold a flop then they will flop.

MJ used to get foul calls if you sneezed within 5 feet of him, it was disgusting.

CrushAlot wrote:

NYKBocker wrote:

martin wrote:

NYKBocker wrote:Houston and Chicago are down and almost out. Looking good for Big Chief Triangle. Melo's value is going up.

Never thought about it that way

Also, Lin's last game just lowered his value. This bumps what we can get from Houston in a Melo trade.

He is getting killed by the Houston media and fans. I haven't watched him much but his good games are always posted here. I saw/heard a lot of, "and then Lin happened again references" in regards to his turnover the other night.

He plays well when he gets the chance. He does not match well with Harden. Beverley is the perfect match for Harden. As the 6th man he does well but the problem is when he comes in they still have him play off the ball. Weird. The Houston commentators only Bullard likes Lin. The old guy hates Lin. Same with Drexler.

CrushAlot wrote:Wow Chicago out in 5.

Yup. Melo's value is going up. Now we need the Blazers to close out the Rockets.

markvmc wrote:The margins are ridiculously fine in this series. 4 successive OT games, and this one decided on the replay to see whether the guy's pinky was still on the ball when the clock ran out.

Wow, i'm reading the play by play and I see: (Durant missed 3, 0:00) so im like grizz won. I smile in amazement then think you forgot they could have rebouded and put it back in. Sure enough the next refresh (okc 101/ mem 100) Ibaka reb. I'm like whaaaat.

I saw it was under review and thought you can't shoot a 3 and reb/putback in 2 seconds.

I need to get back home quick for the last game.