****OFFICIAL 2012 NBA PLAYOFFS THREAD****

[dirk digler]

Great sports weekend with the draft and now the NBA Playoffs starting today

First Round Matchups Today:

76ers vs Bulls
Knicks vs Heat
Magic vs Pacers
Mavs vs Thunder

Sunday:

Jazz vs Spurs
Celtics vs Hawks
Clippers vs Grizzlies
Nuggets vs Lakers

[dirk digler]

Originally Posted by MIAdragon

I thought so too, he should have been ejected right then.

Yep. In the video I posted Jason Smith got 2 games for that hit on Griffin which is the EXACT same thing that Wade did.

[vailpass]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Yep. In the video I posted Jason Smith got 2 games for that hit on Griffin which is the EXACT same thing that Wade did.

The revenue projections and cost/benefits analysis when cross-referenced with the already low Y-over-Y TV ratings don't support that conclusion.

[-King-]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Yep. In the video I posted Jason Smith got 2 games for that hit on Griffin which is the EXACT same thing that Wade did.

Yup, but there's one major difference. Wade earns the league $150 mil a year while Jason Smith might only earn the league $5 mil a year.

That's one of the reasons I just can't see the Heat not making the finals. The league stands to lose too much money.

[DaKCMan AP]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Yep. In the video I posted Jason Smith got 2 games for that hit on Griffin which is the EXACT same thing that Wade did.

Not the same thing.

In the Jason Smith instance Griffin had the ball and was dribbling towards the basket when Smith ran up on him and trucked him.

Wade definitely threw an elbow/forearm which caused Collison to fly. The difference is Collison, without the ball, undercut Wade's forward progress. There was going to be contact (with Collison getting the brunt of it) no matter what. Wade initiated extra contact and got the flagrant 1.

[dirk digler]

Originally Posted by vailpass

The revenue projections and cost/benefits analysis when cross-referenced with the already low Y-over-Y TV ratings don't support that conclusion.

Thanks David Stern.

[okcchief]

Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

Not the same thing.

In the Jason Smith instance Griffin had the ball and was dribbling towards the basket when Smith ran up on him and trucked him.

Wade definitely threw an elbow/forearm which caused Collison to fly. The difference is Collison, without the ball, undercut Wade's forward progress. There was going to be contact (with Collison getting the brunt of it) no matter what. Wade initiated extra contact and got the flagrant 1.

I'm sorry dude. It's all about the NBA wanting their stars in the game and the Heat in the finals. That's a suspension in the regular season.

[dirk digler]

Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

Not the same thing.

In the Jason Smith instance Griffin had the ball and was dribbling towards the basket when Smith ran up on him and trucked him.

Wade definitely threw an elbow/forearm which caused Collison to fly. The difference is Collison, without the ball, undercut Wade's forward progress. There was going to be contact (with Collison getting the brunt of it) no matter what. Wade initiated extra contact and got the flagrant 1.

Cmon. He trucked him right before he was going to catch the ball. He made no attempt what so ever to play defense he just took him out because he was mad that he didn't get the call on the other end.

[DaKCMan AP]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Cmon. He trucked him right before he was going to catch the ball. He made no attempt what so ever to play defense he just took him out because he was mad that he didn't get the call on the other end.

You are correct, for the most part. The difference between the two is that Jason Smith was in no way going to make any contact with Griffin until he decided to - and he blasted him. Wade was going to make contact no matter what, and when he did he took out his frustration on Collison. I'm not arguing that what Wade did was a defensive basketball play.

[vailpass]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Thanks David Stern.

You are welcome plebian errr valued NBA fan.

[MIAdragon]

Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

You are correct, for the most part. The difference between the two is that Jason Smith was in no way going to make any contact with Griffin until he decided to - and he blasted him. Wade was going to make contact no matter what, and when he did he took out his frustration on Collison. I'm not arguing that what Wade did was a defensive basketball play.

The POS lowered his shoulder 10 feet out, his intent was to plow DC. It was a pussy move. Here is the full clip.

[MIAdragon]

Not too worried, that prima donna bitch will regret doing that when he gets his.

[okcchief]

I guess this is a good example of KC's point about Artest. Stars are protected for dirty play. It doesn't mean Artest isn't a complete lowlife piece of shit, and deserving of his penalties. It's just others should be treated the same.

[MIAdragon]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Where's the Bosh flop from last year?

Here are a few more. Its quite sad.

[MIAdragon]

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by okcchief

I guess this is a good example of KC's point about Artest. Stars are protected for dirty play. It doesn't mean Artest isn't a complete lowlife piece of shit, and deserving of his penalties. It's just others should be treated the same.

Artest is perceived in that way partly because he isn't protected by the league/media and never has been. Guys like Kobe and Wade can pull their shit, the league/media doesn't focus on it, and we eventually forget about it while waiting for the next amazing thing they'll do on the court.