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Boston Celtics

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Philadelphia 76ers

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06-23-2021 , 12:08 AM

#9426

All-inMcLovin

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Originally Posted by Fossilkid93

DID THIS DUDE JUST DID THIS???

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06-23-2021 , 12:09 AM

#9427

jwd

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Originally Posted by suzzer99

I wonder if teams should just shoot at the basket more with less than a second left - and let a player try to tip it in. Or catch it near and get it in like NC State.

The Suns made it look easy but that is a really difficult play to execute against a competent defense.

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06-23-2021 , 12:10 AM

#9428

All-inMcLovin

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Originally Posted by that_pope

So if that inbound play looked so easy, why isn't it done more frequently? Seems like easy points especially if it was done easily at such a critical juncture of the game.

Playoff MVP Booker set a PERFECT BONE CRUNCHING screen which enabled that play to work.

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06-23-2021 , 12:10 AM

#9429

PokerHero77

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Originally Posted by tarheels2222

Yup. Definitely no goaltending due to no live shot possibility. Just a live ball that happened to be above the rim when it was caught and dunk.

Wrong. Here is the applicable rule (Rule #11: Basket Interference - Goaltending)

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1. Touch the ball or the basket ring when the ball is sitting or rolling on the ring and using the basket ring as its lower base or hang on the rim while the ball is passing through.
EXCEPTION: If a player near his own basket has his hand legally in contact with the ball, it is not a violation if his contact with the ball continues after the ball enters the cylinder, or if, in such action, he touches the basket.
b. Touch any ball from within the playing area when it is above the basket ring and within the imaginary cylinder.
c. During a field goal attempt, touch a ball, which has a chance to score, after it has touched any part of the backboard above ring level, whether the ball is considered on its upward or downward flight.
d. During a field goal attempt, touch a ball, which has a chance to score, after it has touched the backboard below the ring level and while the ball is on its upward flight.
e. Trap the ball against the face of the backboard after it has been released. (To be a trapped ball, three elements must exist simultaneously. The hand, the ball and the backboard must all occur at the same time. A batted ball against the backboard is not a trapped ball.)
f. Touch any ball from within the playing area that is on its downward flight with an opportunity to score. This is considered to be a “field goal attempt” or trying for a goal.
g. Touch the ball at any time with a hand which is through the basket ring.
h. Vibrate the rim, net or backboard so as to cause the ball to make an unnatural bounce, or bend or move the rim to an off-center position when the ball is touching the ring or passing through.
i. Touch the rim, net or ball while the ball is in the net, preventing it from clearing the basket.

Note section (b) DOES NOT REQUIRE A SHOT ATTEMPT.

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06-23-2021 , 12:10 AM

#9430

jmill

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Best parts about that Clippers/Suns game:

(1) PLAYOFF P with those ice-cold free throws at the end
(2) One of the announcers referring to Beverley's performance as "effort, energy, enthusiasm"

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06-23-2021 , 12:11 AM

#9431

Onlydo2days

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I seriously forgot George missed the 2 FT's for a sec because it happened like a ****ing hour ago. Wow, what a huge choke for him.

Ben Simmons should be grateful

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06-23-2021 , 12:11 AM

#9432

PokerHero77

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This rule was put in decades ago. It was a reaction to Bill Russell tipping a ball in from inside the cone from an inbounds pass with 1 second remaining. Almost the same situation as tonight.

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06-23-2021 , 12:12 AM

#9433

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Originally Posted by jwd

The Suns made it look easy but that is a really difficult play to execute against a competent defense.

This. And in this case JVG was right that Booker set a great screen that got Ayton free to make the dunk.

Also ... that was really pathetic angleshooting by the Clippers with not having the same players on the floor.

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06-23-2021 , 12:12 AM

#9434

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Originally Posted by All-inMcLovin

Well you're underappreciating THIBS' ability to create a cohesive and formidable defense. Just "trying" doesn't mean your team is one of the best, if not the best, defense in the league. That takes real work and ability as a coach.

However, I do agree with you that Monte is great.

Yea I'm not trying to take away from THIBS. What he did with our KNACKS was a minor miracle. Its an indictment on what a joke the NBA regular season is and once teams actually try (see playoffs) that defense wasn't quite as effective. And no one can score

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06-23-2021 , 12:12 AM

#9435

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I also have to say that the Suns taking Ayton with the #1 overall pick has worked out pretty well for them.

He played AMAZING tonight. 24 pts on 12-15 fg 14 reb 1 ast 1 stl 1 blk 1 to

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06-23-2021 , 12:13 AM

#9436

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Originally Posted by that_pope

So if that inbound play looked so easy, why isn't it done more frequently? Seems like easy points especially if it was done easily at such a critical juncture of the game.

Nick Batum isn't always in the game doing statue things

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06-23-2021 , 12:14 AM

#9437

that_pope

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But with 5 minutes left in the second quarter, wont teams be off guard?

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06-23-2021 , 12:15 AM

#9438

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Originally Posted by All-inMcLovin

I also have to say that the Suns taking Ayton with the #1 overall pick has worked out pretty well for them.

He played AMAZING tonight. 24 pts on 12-15 fg 14 reb 1 ast 1 stl 1 blk 1 to

I thought this during round 1. Is it possible that the 3 real teams in the top 5 of that 2018 draft (lol Kings, lol Mempis) don't re-do their picks given the chance?

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06-23-2021 , 12:15 AM

#9439

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Originally Posted by LFC_USA

Hawks are better than everyone expected even when they were playing the Knicks.

Trae has shown to be a real playoff performer. Capela was a tough matchup because the Knicks didn't have Mercedes Mitch.

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06-23-2021 , 12:16 AM

#9440

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Originally Posted by Onlydo2days

I seriously forgot George missed the 2 FT's for a sec because it happened like a ****ing hour ago. Wow, what a huge choke for him.

Ben Simmons should be grateful

PG13 lost the game for the Clips.

Total
Epic
Chokejob

Spoiler:

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06-23-2021 , 12:17 AM

#9441

PokerHero77

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So PHX fans ignore the rule that clearly invalidated the score, gg.

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06-23-2021 , 12:18 AM

#9442

Onlydo2days

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Ya, shades of Pippen telling Malone that the mailman don't deliver on Sundays and then he bricked 2 FT's in the '97 finals

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06-23-2021 , 12:21 AM

#9443

jwd

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Thought the ball was off Ayton after the missed Bridges 3. Would have been nice to see a better camera angle.

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06-23-2021 , 12:27 AM

#9444

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Originally Posted by Fossilkid93

DID THIS DUDE JUST DID THIS???

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06-23-2021 , 12:28 AM

#9445

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Originally Posted by All-inMcLovin

PG13 lost the game for the Clips.

Total
Epic
Chokejob

Spoiler:

FACTS

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06-23-2021 , 12:30 AM

#9446

PokerHero77

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Originally Posted by jwd

Thought the ball was off Ayton after the missed Bridges 3. Would have been nice to see a better camera angle.

Weird ESPN did not show a replay on that, other than the original pan. The most important review of the game. The riggage plot thickens...

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06-23-2021 , 12:31 AM

#9447

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Cavaliers, Wolves, Rockets Interested In Trading 2021 Lottery Pick
JUN 22, 2021 8:37 PM

The NBA hasn't seen very many high lottery picks traded in the recent future, but this lottery could be different with several teams interested in trading for a more established player.

"There are multiple teams, I'm told: Cleveland, Minnesota, Houston, who are going to be very aggressive if they're in the top of this lottery with perhaps putting those picks in trades to bring back young veteran players or All-Star caliber players to accelerate their rebuilds," said Adrian Wojnarowski on ESPN shortly before the draft.

The draft is widely considered to be a good one, especially with five potential All-Stars in Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley, Jalen Suggs, Jalen Green and Jonathan Kuminga.

ADRIAN WOJNAROWSKI/ESPN

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06-23-2021 , 12:32 AM

#9448

PokerHero77

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Originally Posted by jwd

The Suns made it look easy but that is a really difficult play to execute against a competent defense.

Except it's not a legal play. Other than that it's a great strategy.

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06-23-2021 , 12:32 AM

#9449

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Originally Posted by PokerHero77

Wrong. Here is the applicable rule (Rule #11: Basket Interference - Goaltending)

Note section (b) DOES NOT REQUIRE A SHOT ATTEMPT.

It’s a dead ball until it hits Ayton’s hands. At that point, it becomes a live ball and subsequent dunk because Ayton has possession.

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06-23-2021 , 12:33 AM

#9450

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Originally Posted by PokerHero77

Except it's not a legal play. Other than that it's a great strategy.

What wasn't legal about it?

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