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Originally Posted by SoHi 23
As a Lakers fan, I will admit Game 6 vs. the Kings was 100% rigged a couple of years back, it was disgusting
Thank you! Probably one of the worst days of my life as a sports fan.
MSNBC: NBA fixing games? It's not that outlandish (article)
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Thank you! Probably one of the worst days of my life as a sports fan.
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Also, if the NBA was fixed the Knicks would have gotten the number 1 pick this year.
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did anyone watch that game? spurs got a million calls, literally. it shouldve BEEN a blowout. which nullifies that bad brent barry call.
call it a day
call it a day
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2000 with the Blazers against the Lakers also man.Originally Posted by nnarum
I'm still salty about 2004. T-Wolves were way better than the Lakers... Refs blew that series... I hope KG gets his ring this year, even if it's rigged
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Basketball is way to hard to call when live. Especailly when you can review it.
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Maybe they should add a 4th official to each game? I dunno... That would just slow the game down with more calls being made. But it would certainly help toeliminate some of the many missed calls we see.
And speaking of conspiracies, does anyone remember the "refs make more calls on black players" claim?
And speaking of conspiracies, does anyone remember the "refs make more calls on black players" claim?
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be patient dude, give it 3 to 4 years stern will have the knicks in the finals...
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I find it so laughable that people are making a huge deal out of this when the officials were horribly favoring the Spurs the entire rest of the game. I'mpretty sure I remember everyone talking about it in the game thread...maybe I'm losing my mind?
Even in the final stretch, let's talk about the shot hitting the rim, the BS goaltend call on Odom (which gave the Spurs two extra points, they should havebeen down by 4 points on Barry's shot anyways).
I just find it convenient that there's this one call at the end of the game that everyone is focusing on when it should have been the whole rest of thegame that they were focusing on.
Even in the final stretch, let's talk about the shot hitting the rim, the BS goaltend call on Odom (which gave the Spurs two extra points, they should havebeen down by 4 points on Barry's shot anyways).
I just find it convenient that there's this one call at the end of the game that everyone is focusing on when it should have been the whole rest of thegame that they were focusing on.
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I'm not commenting on this playoffs but the NBA has definitely helped some teams in the past like the Heat and Lakers.
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i can't believe this article made it onto MSNBC.
he used hmmmmmmmmmmm in his cot dang article.
HMMMMMM
columnists these days...he failed to recognize the other side of the argument as well, no concession, so therefore...his arguement is moot.
he used hmmmmmmmmmmm in his cot dang article.
HMMMMMM
columnists these days...he failed to recognize the other side of the argument as well, no concession, so therefore...his arguement is moot.
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Originally Posted by nnarum
Word to the 2006 Finals
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Kobe had 2 free throws in the last 2 games, are you on crack for believing that article?
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Ok, I understand why some people may be upset about game 4, or at least the end of it. But I think of it this way. I watched the majority of that game, and youhave to be delusional to think that the Lakers had the officiating advantage the whole game.
Last I checked, 44 minutes > 4 minutes
And even with that said, did the Spurs really have an officiating advantage in the last four minutes? Did they really? Yes, there was a no call in the last twoseconds, but Brent Barry should have at least tried to sell the call. Regardless, it should have been a foul. But take a look at the sixty seconds before that,when the game was a two point game. Odom with the goaltend? If you tell me that its a goaltend, smack yourself and wake up. Fisher with the shot thats air?Again, if you think the ball didnt hit the rim, slap yourself and wake up.
Two huge things that could have made the game that much different. But two crucial officiating mistakes put the game into the two point situation to beginwith. And even with that, there were numerous questionable calls against the Lakers, where San Antonio was in the freakin bonus with AT LEAST 5 minutes left inthe quarter. Lakers, when were they in the bonus? Correct me if I'm wrong, but they were rarely in the bonus. And even if that, when the Lakers were calledon the fouls, they were damn near touch fouls. However, when San Antonio was called on fouls, it was only the obvious ones.
I understand why writers are writing about these topics; to get reactions out of people like us, who will go on a rant about how stupid it is. It maypotentially get air time, or replies in magazines, etc. But the whole "NBA is rigged" is used way too much. The best four teams in the leauge are inthe conference finals. There is no way you can deny that in any way at all. And ask yourself, does San Antonio really deserve to win this series? Game 1, blown20 point lead. Game 2, Lakers win by 30. Game 3, San Antonio plays well. Game 4, San Antonio goes on another second half drought. And Game 5, as we speak, SanAntonio has an early 15 point lead, and the Lakers are now up by 4 points with 11 minutes left. Does that description describe San Antonio at their best, andhow they should be winning this series? No.
Anyway, just my two cents
Agree or disagree if you wish
Last I checked, 44 minutes > 4 minutes
And even with that said, did the Spurs really have an officiating advantage in the last four minutes? Did they really? Yes, there was a no call in the last twoseconds, but Brent Barry should have at least tried to sell the call. Regardless, it should have been a foul. But take a look at the sixty seconds before that,when the game was a two point game. Odom with the goaltend? If you tell me that its a goaltend, smack yourself and wake up. Fisher with the shot thats air?Again, if you think the ball didnt hit the rim, slap yourself and wake up.
Two huge things that could have made the game that much different. But two crucial officiating mistakes put the game into the two point situation to beginwith. And even with that, there were numerous questionable calls against the Lakers, where San Antonio was in the freakin bonus with AT LEAST 5 minutes left inthe quarter. Lakers, when were they in the bonus? Correct me if I'm wrong, but they were rarely in the bonus. And even if that, when the Lakers were calledon the fouls, they were damn near touch fouls. However, when San Antonio was called on fouls, it was only the obvious ones.
I understand why writers are writing about these topics; to get reactions out of people like us, who will go on a rant about how stupid it is. It maypotentially get air time, or replies in magazines, etc. But the whole "NBA is rigged" is used way too much. The best four teams in the leauge are inthe conference finals. There is no way you can deny that in any way at all. And ask yourself, does San Antonio really deserve to win this series? Game 1, blown20 point lead. Game 2, Lakers win by 30. Game 3, San Antonio plays well. Game 4, San Antonio goes on another second half drought. And Game 5, as we speak, SanAntonio has an early 15 point lead, and the Lakers are now up by 4 points with 11 minutes left. Does that description describe San Antonio at their best, andhow they should be winning this series? No.
Anyway, just my two cents
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This guy can't be serious
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how is the heat championship considered a conspiracy and not anything else?Originally Posted by Slow Motion G35
Theres no conspiracy....honestly ask yourself....are the 4 remaining teams the best in the L ???
HONESTLY.....are they not?
the only conspiracy that is remotely plausible is
if you looks close enough, you can find something not right in the playoffs for the past 6 years...
its up to the team to overcome Stern's wacky antics...
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why hate conspiracies? every time someone brings up something about a conspiracy everyone wants to write it off as untrue with the quickness. The fact is they do exist in this not so perfect world we live in. Live with the wool over your eyes if you want, but some people open up their minds and do not follow blindly. I would not be surprised at all if David Stern was making sure we see a Laker vs Boston Championship.Originally Posted by xCautioNx
I hate conspiracy theories
Yup. It reminds me of all the baseball fans who refuse to believe that their favorite player is taking steroids....
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$tern will do everything in his power for a Celtics and Lakers final. Once Gasol was traded for Kwame (don't even talk to me about the draft picks and$#@#%$%%
), I knew the Lakers would be in the finals. $tern needs to make up for all those titles the Spurs won.
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Originally Posted by imINchucks5
hmm...
-fishers shot hit rim, they should reset the clock instead of 2 second on the shot clock forcing kobe to take a quick shot
-tim duncan clearly traveled on the dunk
-brent barry traveled on the last shot...he traveled before there was even any contact..
u be the judge
fixed?
You got a gjf of Fish's shot hitting the rim?
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Originally Posted by stima33
This guy can't be serious
not surprised coming from a boston fan. hope your at the parade this year...
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Originally Posted by bbllplaya23
$tern will do everything in his power for a Celtics and Lakers final. Once Gasol was traded for Kwame (don't even talk to me about the draft picks and $#@#%$%%), I knew the Lakers would be in the finals. $tern needs to make up for all those titles the Spurs won.
co-sign, he's definitely peeing in his pants right now...Boston is next....
that trade is just downright robbery.
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the NFL isn't far away from this either. with the whole spygate and everything.
