2018 NBA Finals

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Those respect-worthy officials didn't exactly help with the absurd reversal of the charge call on Durant. They had no business reviewing that play, there was no reason at all to think LeBron was in the restricted area.

The reversal was the correct call, James was not set. The fact that two officials signaled two different calls should have been enough to review it. But whatever the reason for the review, the fact that they made the right call in the end is what matters to me.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

The reversal was the correct call, James was not set. The fact that two officials signaled two different calls should have been enough to review it. But whatever the reason for the review, the fact that they made the right call in the end is what matters to me.

I don't think that's grounds for review, it's grounds for a jump ball.

[KMayUSA6060]

Originally Posted by samosa4u

There is nothing contradictory about my statement. LeBron has been sailing a broken ship in the right direction for years. He has learned to make the most out of his crappy players. If you don't like him, then please send him to Toronto.

He is the one that has selected his shipmates and put them in positions on the crew to keep the ship broken.

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I don't think that's grounds for review, it's grounds for a jump ball.

Bingo.

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I don't think that's grounds for review, it's grounds for a jump ball.

I am not sure how the rule is written, but when one ref signals block and the other signals charge, and the call is reviewable, it should be reviewed. Just like that GB vs Sea game the packers got hosed on with the replacement refs. One signaled td, the other int. Not a good look in either situation.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

I am not sure how the rule is written, but when one ref signals block and the other signals charge, and the call is reviewable, it should be reviewed. Just like that GB vs Sea game the packers got hosed on with the replacement refs. One signaled td, the other int. Not a good look in either situation.

The alleged justification for the review was not the difference in whether there was a block or a charge, but rather whether LeBron was in the restricted area. And he was nowhere close.

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

The alleged justification for the review was not the difference in whether there was a block or a charge, but rather whether LeBron was in the restricted area. And he was nowhere close.

I understand the point you're making. I'm fine with the justification if that's what was necessary to get the call right. If they're not allowed to review the call based solely on the issue of block vs. charge then that rule should be rewritten in my opinion.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

I understand the point you're making. I'm fine with the justification if that's what was necessary to get the call right. If they're not allowed to review the call based solely on the issue of block vs. charge then that rule should be rewritten in my opinion.

Fine, but the refs are supposed to apply the rule as written, not as you think it should be rewritten.

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Fine, but the refs are supposed to apply the rule as written, not as you think it should be rewritten.

True, I dont watch much basketball except for late in the playoffs. I couldn't tell you if this is a loop hole that's commonly exploited or if this was a rare occurrence. But it seems odd to me that the issue of block vs charge is reviewable only while reviewing if a player was in the restricted area or not. Why make the issue reviewable at all if it can't be reviewed on it's own? That defies logic in my opinion.

[KMayUSA6060]

The best thing that can happen to the Cavaliers' franchise is LeBron leaving this offseason.

[KMayUSA6060]

LeBron apparently suffered a broken hand after Game 1 when he punched a whiteboard.

Wow.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by KMayUSA6060

LeBron apparently suffered a broken hand after Game 1 when he punched a whiteboard.

Wow.

He'll soon be gone, and you can go back to enjoying a mediocre team that won't make the playoffs.

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by KMayUSA6060

LeBron apparently suffered a broken hand after Game 1 when he punched a whiteboard.

Wow.

Yea I heard that too. That's even worse than Smith running out the clock in game 1 in my opinion.

[samosa4u]

Originally Posted by KMayUSA6060

The best thing that can happen to the Cavaliers' franchise is LeBron leaving this offseason.

You are ungrateful and don't deserve that championship (that LeBron won for you). I really hope that he does leave the Cavs. At least the Raptors will be able to beat you guys in the playoffs then - oh wait! What am I saying? You guys won't even make the playoffs!

[KMayUSA6060]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

He'll soon be gone, and you can go back to enjoying a mediocre team that won't make the playoffs.

We'll see. If they follow the model of the Celtics, I think they'll be just fine. Me personally, once LeBron leaves, I'm firing Lue and heading to Philly to speak with Jay Wright. I'm handing him a blank check and telling him to write whatever number it will take to get him to coach the Cavs.

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

Yea I heard that too. That's even worse than Smith running out the clock in game 1 in my opinion.

Agreed. How juvenile.

Originally Posted by samosa4u

You are ungrateful and don't deserve that championship (that LeBron won for you). I really hope that he does leave the Cavs. At least the Raptors will be able to beat you guys in the playoffs then - oh wait! What am I saying? You guys won't even make the playoffs!

Ungrateful? Beyond the one championship, what should I be grateful for? The 4 NBA Finals losses? Taking to National TV for The Decision to let everyone know he won't be a Cavalier, completely embarrassing the Cleveland fan base? Doing The Decision so late in free agency that the Cavs had no time or options for a Plan B? Punching a whiteboard after a Game 1 loss, breaking his hand, and then dogging it in Game 4?

I'm thankful for the economic impact on NEO, and the championship. But I refuse to buy into the narrative that we owe LeBron everything.

I'm surprised you like LeBron as a Toronto fan, considering he stole Chris Velociratpor Bosh from you guys for his own selfish agenda.