**2016 Official NBA Playoffs Thread**

[KC_Connection]

Round 1:

EAST:

#8 Pistons @ #1 Cavs
#7 Pacers @ #2 Raptors
#6 Hornets @ #3 Heat
#5 Celtics @ #4 Hawks

WEST:
#8 Rockets @ #1 Warriors
#7 Grizzlies @ #2 Spurs
#6 Mavericks @ #3 Thunder
#5 Blazers @ #4 Clippers

[New World Order]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

The Spurs don't look good at all tonight. The defense just hasn't been there. OKC is about to be in the driver's seat in this series if this lasts another quarter.

Is OKC a contender now or not?

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Good point. The TNT guys think it is a technical since if it was the opposite it would be. Guess we will see what the NBA says.

There's video of Ginobili having his foot on the line too (which is against the rules in itself), so you could even argue it the other way.

In any case, the Spurs got the ball in a great spot and they lost anyway. OKC deserved the win.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by New World Order

Is OKC a contender now or not?

Of course not. The Warriors will crush them if they play in the WCF, their defense, depth, and system is nowhere near good enough to beat them over seven games.

[New World Order]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

Of course not. The Warriors will crush them if they play in the WCF, their defense, depth, and system is nowhere near good enough to beat them over seven games.

But SA is still a contender?

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by New World Order

But SA is still a contender?

Yes, they're a better team than OKC.

[dirk digler]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

There's video of Ginobili having his foot on the line too (which is against the rules in itself), so you could even argue it the other way.

In any case, the Spurs got the ball in a great spot and they lost anyway. OKC deserved the win.

And apparently Waiters traveled since he can't jump. So he traveled and fouled and there is no call. Just all around bad officiating.

Mills had a wide open shot though so they had their chances. Just don't like the refs impacting games like this. They need to institute instant replay at least for the playoffs.

[Toby Waller]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

And apparently Waiters traveled since he can't jump. So he traveled and fouled and there is no call. Just all around bad officiating.

Mills had a wide open shot though so they had their chances. Just don't like the refs impacting games like this. They need to institute instant replay at least for the playoffs.

Lol the officials did exactly what they were supposed to do. They let a last shot play out for the viewing audience. They helped the world scream in excitement over another of numerous improbable endings!

[okcchief]

Originally Posted by New World Order

Is OKC a contender now or not?

OKC is a stupid team. There is no nice way to put it. They got lucky to win and it's not going to hold up over 7 games.

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[Toby Waller]

Originally Posted by okcchief

OKC is a stupid team. There is no nice way to put it. They got lucky to win and it's not going to hold up over 7 games.

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How are lucky leading by 9 and 10 multiple times?

[New World Order]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

Yes, they're a better team than OKC.

So if they beat SA, a team you consider a contender, they're still not a contender.



Okay.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by New World Order

So if they beat SA, a team you consider a contender, they're still not a contender.



Okay.

If you think OKC has any real chance to beat the Warriors, you know even less about basketball than I thought.

There is only one team in this league that can beat Golden State this season and it is the Spurs due to their exceptional defense (although they probably won't do it anyway).

[Toby Waller]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

If you think OKC has any real chance to beat the Warriors, you know even less about basketball than I thought.

There is only one team in this league that can beat Golden State this season and it is the Spurs due to their exceptional defense (although they probably won't do it anyway).

The only reason GS is good is because of the one player that is now injured.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

And apparently Waiters traveled since he can't jump. So he traveled and fouled and there is no call. Just all around bad officiating.

Mills had a wide open shot though so they had their chances. Just don't like the refs impacting games like this. They need to institute instant replay at least for the playoffs.

They have now acknowledged that there should have been an offensive foul called. Still, the Spurs can't exactly complain considering the shot they got.

[Toby Waller]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

They have now acknowledged that there should have been an offensive foul called. Still, the Spurs can't exactly complain considering the shot they got.

Lol you are so trained. You excuse a mistake they admit to making that they aren't going to do anything about anyway.

it's ok because they blew a shot they should have made

[RobBlake]

Didn't Gino possibly commit an error on the play as well?