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On May 17 2010 07:54 ccdnl wrote:
I like how the the refs performed today. Normally I hate the refs for calling every single contact but I like Old School Refs where they let players play through rough contact in the playoffs. Comon this is the Playoffs. Have you seen some of the games in the 80s. They rough players up good in the playoffs and thats how Playoff basketball should be.
Hand checking was real fair...not.
Should clarify that I am for consistency, if you're going to call a game, just call it the same throughout the game. The players can adapt and adjust to that.
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On May 17 2010 07:54 ccdnl wrote:
I like how the the refs performed today. Normally I hate the refs for calling every single contact but I like Old School Refs where they let players play through rough contact in the playoffs. Comon this is the Playoffs. Have you seen some of the games in the 80s. They rough players up good in the playoffs and thats how Playoff basketball should be.
Yeah this is like the first time I've ever thought, "the refs are doing a good job today."
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Wtf is dpoy? Is it that hard to type it all out? Anyway 80s games were so physical that it's almost like the wwe with all the clothslining and body slamming
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On May 17 2010 08:20 BalliSLife wrote:
Wtf is dpoy? Is it that hard to type it all out? Anyway 80s games were so physical that it's almost like the wwe with all the clothslining and body slamming
dpoy = defensive player of the year. And yes, it is a bitch to type all of that.
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On May 17 2010 08:20 BalliSLife wrote:
Wtf is dpoy? Is it that hard to type it all out? Anyway 80s games were so physical that it's almost like the wwe with all the clothslining and body slamming
yep i dont know maybe I just like things rough but I liked it like that. And I'd like to point out the large discrepancy between then and now. 80's--knocking down your opponents, now--Bump on the way up=foul
I mean hand check like the person above mentioned are obvious fouls or slapping some1's elbow not allowing the player to release the ball could be a foul but what really annoys me are those Hustle plays where people are scrambling for the ball and they call a foul for a bump here and there.
anyhoos..CELTICS IN 6!! W0000OT!!!!
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On May 17 2010 07:23 dcberkeley wrote:
Haha, did the commentators just say, "It was like all the rules are out. And that's the way it should be!"
Haha yeah Jeff Van Gundy said that; it was b/c after Nelson made that running layup after Lewis intentionally missed the FT, Kevin Garnett just took the ball and threw it to Ray Allen instead of giving the ball to the refs. GG
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I didn't even get to watch the game today. I caught up on ESPN.com though. Even though I've never liked the Celtics I do feel they are playing the best of any team in the playoffs right now. Suns are playing good, but they can't compete with Boston's all around defense.
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Man, I didn't know tony allen had THAT much hops. Dude has like a highlight throw down almost every game now
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howard had some sick blocks in the fourth quarter
watching him block ray allen's dunk attempt under the rim was just painful lol
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On May 17 2010 12:07 KOFgokuon wrote:
howard had some sick blocks in the fourth quarter
watching him block ray allen's dunk attempt under the rim was just painful lol
Watching Howard struggle offensively was painful, like if Gasol or any other top offensive center caught it as close as he did under the rim, it would be easy 2 and possibly +1s. Some credit to Perkins, but still very finish-able positions for someone of Howard's size. Like Gortat was showing him up...
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Hmm this is probably a dumb question but how would we know if certain players aren't taking drugs to increase their playing potential during these playoffs?
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No idea to tell you the truth. I think it's probably because in basketball you play so much and are in the public eye way more than any other sport (everyone including other spectators can see you on court) that psychologically you'd be scared to even try it.
Afaik the NBA doesn't have any kind of big drug policy. If they do it's probably rarely talked about because NBA players don't do much besides smoke weed.
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On May 17 2010 13:39 Ace wrote:
No idea to tell you the truth. I think it's probably because in basketball you play so much and are in the public eye way more than any other sport (everyone including other spectators can see you on court) that psychologically you'd be scared to even try it.
Afaik the NBA doesn't have any kind of big drug policy. If they do it's probably rarely talked about because NBA players don't do much besides smoke weed.
Actually, there is a big drug policy in the NBA. They started to enforce it heavily during the 90s because NBA players were so drugged up during the 80s (see Lenny Bias.) IIRC rashard Lewis was suspended a couple of games this season for violating the substance abuse policy. I also know Chris Anderson was kicked out for a season recently, and Lamar Odom had a brush with the commissioner for smoking pot.
http://news.findlaw.com/legalnews/sports/drugs/policy/basketball/index.html for more information.
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On May 17 2010 13:35 BalliSLife wrote:
Hmm this is probably a dumb question but how would we know if certain players aren't taking drugs to increase their playing potential during these playoffs?
Corticosteroids are completely allowed. Granted, you only need 1 and it should last a few months, but it should at least allow their knees and other joints to hold up for longer, and keep inflammation down. I believe the side effects are also worse, or at least more permanent than anabolic steroids.
Juan Dixon just got caught using steroids in international ball and as much as I love Lindsey Hunter, I don't believe a word of that story about his wife's diet pills.
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On May 17 2010 13:53 Miss_Cleo wrote:Show nested quote +On May 17 2010 13:39 Ace wrote:
No idea to tell you the truth. I think it's probably because in basketball you play so much and are in the public eye way more than any other sport (everyone including other spectators can see you on court) that psychologically you'd be scared to even try it.
Afaik the NBA doesn't have any kind of big drug policy. If they do it's probably rarely talked about because NBA players don't do much besides smoke weed. Actually, there is a big drug policy in the NBA. They started to enforce it heavily during the 90s because NBA players were so drugged up during the 80s (see Lenny Bias.) IIRC rashard Lewis was suspended a couple of games this season for violating the substance abuse policy. I also know Chris Anderson was kicked out for a season recently, and Lamar Odom had a brush with the commissioner for smoking pot. http://news.findlaw.com/legalnews/sports/drugs/policy/basketball/index.html for more information.
Well, that was part of Stern's plan to rebuild the NBA's image, but it doesn't cover performance enhancing drugs. I remember in 2005, the House held a committee on the NBA's policies and they were severely criticized for them.
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i want them to take drugs if they are getting paid millions of dollars, i want to see maximum entertainment, and healthy rosters and incredible strength is a good way to get that.
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On May 17 2010 13:55 Jibba wrote:Show nested quote +On May 17 2010 13:35 BalliSLife wrote:
Hmm this is probably a dumb question but how would we know if certain players aren't taking drugs to increase their playing potential during these playoffs? Corticosteroids are completely allowed. Granted, you only need 1 and it should last a few months, but it should at least allow their knees and other joints to hold up for longer, and keep inflammation down. I believe the side effects are also worse, or at least more permanent than anabolic steroids. Juan Dixon just got caught using steroids in international ball and as much as I love Lindsey Hunter, I don't believe a word of that story about his wife's diet pills.
For Lindsey Hunter, it is really possible if the NBA tested for things like the NFL does where perhaps certain easy to obtain items might have a few banned things... but probably not. It is surprising those two do not even seem particularly like great athletes.
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On May 17 2010 14:03 Holcan wrote:
i want them to take drugs if they are getting paid millions of dollars, i want to see maximum entertainment, and healthy rosters and incredible strength is a good way to get that.
I'm on board with this. I want to see 600 foot HRs too. :D
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On May 17 2010 14:03 Holcan wrote:
i want them to take drugs if they are getting paid millions of dollars, i want to see maximum entertainment, and healthy rosters and incredible strength is a good way to get that.
Unfortunately they have to be "role models." Personally, I agree with you.
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On May 17 2010 14:03 Holcan wrote:
i want them to take drugs if they are getting paid millions of dollars, i want to see maximum entertainment, and healthy rosters and incredible strength is a good way to get that.
lol, now imagine a prime shaq on steroids. Or better yet Dwight howard on roids
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