The Best Day Of Basketball Ever; Zach Randolph And Chris Paul Are Giant Killers
Chris Paul (photo. Zach Wolfe)
If the first two days were any indication, we could be in for perhaps the craziest postseason yet. So far, every higher seed was either challenged or lost, and yesterday, two Western Conference powerhouses were on the receiving end of Joe Frazier hooks … Charles Barkley said during the pregame show that he is convinced the Spurs can’t even beat Memphis, their eight-seeded matchup, in the first round. We won’t go that far, especially with Manu Ginobili probably coming back soon. But one thing is certain: the Grizzlies are not playing. They’re here to win, and truly believe they can. They showed that at the end of Memphis’ shocking 101-98 Game 1 win. It might not have been the most impressive display by a lower seed yesterday, but it was certainly the most surprising. We knew Memphis would push the Spurs with their size, but we didn’t know they could escape death so well. After leading for much of the fourth quarter, Memphis missed four consecutive late free throws while Matt Bonner banged two consecutive threes to put San Antonio up four. We figured it was over. But then Marc Gasol finished in the lane, and Shane Battier canned a wing three to put the Grizzlies back on top. Memphis ended the game on an eye-opening 7-0 run, surviving after Richard Jefferson’s wide-open (and we’re talking wide open) three was long … In the third quarter, we thought the Spurs had finally figured out Memphis. They used the Grizzlies’ strength against them, shooting a whopping 19 free throws in the quarter. But yet, Zach Randolph (25 points, 14 rebounds) and Gasol (24 points, 9 rebounds) answered every challenge. Randolph played so well, the Grizzlies gave him a four-year, $66-million extension last night (with added incentives) … When was the last time a team “bonded” because of a fight over a mid-air card game? Does that not make the Grizzlies the most loveable team ever? Basically, because Tony Allen got pissed at O.J. Mayo and the two got physical, it emboldended everyone else to never be afraid to challenge each other. The squad came together after that. Yeah, that sounds about right … All season long, Derrick Rose, and even Rusell Westbrook, have been the talk of the league. Rose has vaulted into “best player in the world” discussions while Westbrook has morphed the Thunder into legitimate threats in the West. But yesterday afternoon, Chris Paul was loud and clear with a Did you forget about me? performance at Staples Center. He was supposedly hurting, dragging that leg around all year. But in the Hornets’ 109-100 win over the Lakers, Paul turned in one of the best performances by a point guard in recent memory. His numbers (33 points, seven rebounds, 14 assists, four steals) don’t even tell the whole story. He toyed with L.A., and hit every big shot down the stretch. Every time Pau Gasol switched onto him, he killed the big man. He got his supporting cast involved, and matched every L.A. run. It was his world all afternoon. Still, New Orleans doesn’t steal Game 1 without some of their role players. Carl Landry, Jarrett Jack and Aaron Gray all contributed, and were the catalysts in an early fourth-quarter run that pushed the Hornets lead up to double digits … For the Lakers, Kobe Bryant (34 points) was great, but where was Gasol (eight points, six rebounds, just two baskets all game)? He’s had stretches where he wasn’t aggressive before, but yesterday, he was in a game-long swoon. Someone could’ve backhanded him in the face and he probably wouldn’t have flinched … Since getting Gasol, the Lakers had been 31-4 at home in the playoffs before yesterday … During the second half, Willie Green airballed a free throw. We aren’t sure if we’ve ever seen a perimeter player completely miss the rim on a freebie like that … Keep reading to see Jesus doing his holy thing again, and how the Thunder and Nuggets played the most exciting game of the weekend …
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April 18th, 2011 at 1:23 am
control says:
Nene only has one ball, but it must be the size of a fucking bowling ball…
After all is said and done…how would the top 5 point guards in the league go?
April 18th, 2011 at 1:26 am
imungloloupaw says:
refs cost nuggets the game. westbrook’s jumpshot was CLEARLY offensive goaltending and that no-call changed the tone of the final minute
April 18th, 2011 at 1:34 am
Big Mike says:
Great b-ball this weekend. D-Rose and CP3 showed up and showed out. San Antonio has a long series ahead of them. Denver and OKC will be a great series, along with the C’s and Knicks. The Lakeshow got a wakeup call. Lets see how they respond. Overall, great games.
April 18th, 2011 at 1:42 am
Big Hook says:
Great action this weekend, too bad the playoffs ain’t like the NCAA tourney with one and done. Didn’t think the Spurs would struggle against the Grizzles but I guess that’s why they tanked to play them. Wouldn’t it be great if the 1 and 2 seeds lose in the 1st round out west. That would really make it exciting. I can see Chris Paul winning at least two more games by himself, so looks like that series is going 7.
April 18th, 2011 at 2:15 am
yoda says:
wow, totally no effort from lakers. kobe did his thing, bynum tried to do something, but rest was awful. if you put mindless zombie instead of gasol, you’g get more effort. that was embarasing game. i mean, carl landry, starting four for hornets, is shorter than kobe!!! and yet lakers bigs failed use that fact. i hope this will be kick in the butt they need to start playing
April 18th, 2011 at 2:41 am
yourite says:
I wonder what the Lakers fans did with the brooms they brought to the game?
April 18th, 2011 at 2:46 am
kixx9o5 says:
Am I really first?
April 18th, 2011 at 3:41 am
the cynic says:
Chris Paul was unbelievable all game. Fisher is a corpse out there and where was Gasol, he looked hungover all game
April 18th, 2011 at 4:07 am
common sense says:
so glad that fisher is getting exposed once more. so tired of these ‘hes clutch arguments so we overlook the fact that he is pathetic’! go get yourself a god damn point guard LA and stop playing with 4.5 players. and they did the 2peat with this guy, amazing!
April 18th, 2011 at 4:30 am
Big Hook says:
Hey Lakers’ fans instead of saying how your team didn’t come to play, how about considering your team might not be that good anymore. Most of the players are over 30 and may be slowing down after 3 straight years of a 100+ games. I’m just saying that could be something to consider…
April 18th, 2011 at 4:31 am
smoove chips says:
@ control
ROFL about Nene. Them dudes came to play. Call me nuts but their whole demeanor has changed.they carry themselves like they know they can kill you.The nuggets team from before preety much had to hype themselves up.Lotta talk,litte substance.Not these cats.
Awesome playoffs. been home all frickin’ day. Not a single disappointment.can’t say i’ve said as much about any playoff season.
Did have a few temper tantrums during the Laker game.It was hell watching chris paul administering fatalities to the lakers interior.And when he caught Gasol on back to back isos..i just started laughing.U know you are fucking up on defense when that happens on back to back possesions.too comical.Catch em in game 2.Lakers on notice.
Lakers all day.I’m just hoping Philly shows up.so far they seem like they gonna be the only letdown in this first rouund.
April 18th, 2011 at 4:37 am
jackass says:
first y’all haterz Bullz all da way!!!
April 18th, 2011 at 4:41 am
smoove chips says:
@ big hook.
Interesting thought.In about a year this will be very hard to disprove.Especially at the guard position.Just being realistic.Right now,that’s a stretch.We were way better than this a few days ago.
It would hold more weight too if Gasol hadn’t showed up like he overdosed on ambien and the team played like they had after All-star break.We beat this team handily with West in the line-up.Also,New orleans came to play and chris paul is an all-star point guard.These are facts.
lakers in six.
April 18th, 2011 at 4:47 am
Fish says:
Has it really been ten years since the Knicks won a playoff game? Genuinely surprised by that stat.
Was hard not to root for the Grizzlies last night. They didn’t even play overly well during crunch times. The offense was scrappy with some poor execution but they still pulled out the win. Wish Conley would get over whatever mental block he has built up while being in the pro’s. You can tell the guy is talented but he just second guesses plays constantly. Think if they pull off the upset win he could take another step in becoming really really good. Apart from the mistakes he made he was fantastic at carving up the Spurs.
April 18th, 2011 at 4:52 am
Austin Burton says:
What happened to the Lakers being able to “flip the switch” when the playoffs start and suddenly dominate? It’s too bad, however, that the NBA is killing any chance for the Hornets to capitalize on this momentum by scheduling Game 2 for Wednesday. Really, there’s no reason the playoffs should stretch out as long as they do.
April 18th, 2011 at 5:10 am
ab40 says:
one and done pfeesch the final of the ncaa tourney was 51 42? something like that so please don’t wish for that because it was terrible. San Antonio losing like that.. didn’t expect that and for LA to come out this lethargic vs the hornets was a surprise to me as well. And is there any news about aron grey? dude went down hard and he was playing very well. I think I’ve watched only one hornets game this season so to see cp3 go off like this was an extremely pleasant surprise.
Okc is gonna beat denver.. they don’t have a superstar. What a weekend tho it’s gonna be a great week of basketball again
April 18th, 2011 at 6:01 am
green machine says:
Rose, CP3, Westbrook. The point guard is officially the most dominant position in the NBA
April 18th, 2011 at 6:35 am
K Dizzle says:
@ Post 6, 7 and 8
please flip to NHL and never watch hoops again. Takes some serious jackasses to put that loss on Fisher when the last 2 jumpers to seal the win were on Pau’s dome.
18 of his 33 were on Kobe, Artest, Pau and Brown. Pau goes 2-9 but it’s Fish’s fault CP went off.
33 pts, 14 as, 7 rbs, 4 stls ain’t Fish’s fault, clowns.
D Rose the MVP, but CP3 apparently, STILL the best point guard in the league. Willie Green? Aaron Gray? Jarrett Jack?
No excuses tho. CP3 went Hall of Fame, got help from his teammates and Pau didn’t show up. That’s a loss for us everytime. Let’s discuss after wednesday.
@ Austin
How the phuck does the nba schedulin the game on wednesday benefit either team? You think Pau’s gonna go 2-9 again or CP3 gonna bring that heat again?
I know you a Pacers fan and you disappointed but stop..
Fact is, Hornets need the 2 days off to give Gray as much time as possible to get his leg right and to rest CP3, who played 41 mins and got tossed around the whole time….or flopped well. You think CP3′s bad knee wants to go again on tuesday?
Hornets played well, but slow yo roll on the conspiracy
theory….
April 18th, 2011 at 6:42 am
@dam says:
First. great to see Lakers losing the first game. Go CP3
April 18th, 2011 at 7:16 am
Josh Tha roc says:
Was that the grizzlies first ever playoff win….pretty sure it was.
Anyway kd and Westbrook are too good for the 12 deep nugs, but should be a tough series. Griz in 2nd round….we can dream.
April 18th, 2011 at 7:25 am
Alex "robocop" murphy says:
Ya that was blatantly goaltending. Somehow the refs should be able to review that call. I would have loved to see the game in overtime.
April 18th, 2011 at 7:25 am
Paix says:
@K Dizzle – You’re loyalty is somewhat admirable but if you can’t see that Fish is a detriment to the team at this point, perhaps you should flip to NHL.
If they had a good PG they wouldn’t need to throw a slew of players at opposing PG’s on the defensive end. He’s come up big at some crucial moments over the past few years no doubt, but he’s also part of the reason those big shots were needed in the 1st place. Sorry but if you ball it’s fairly obvious.
April 18th, 2011 at 8:29 am
Spliff 2 My Lou says:
This weekend showed why Kyrie Irving will probably be the #1 pick in the draft. The importance of point guard play in the playoffs.
Rose was unstoppable late to beat the Pacers. Lebron (who is basically the point for the Heat) had a huge game against Philly. J-Kidd had a throw back game and was the difference against the Blazers. Paul single-handedly beat the Lakers. The lack if a point guard hurt the Knicks late against Boston. And finally Westbrook was huge for OKC in beating Denver.
The game has changed.
April 18th, 2011 at 9:02 am
Young Gunner says:
Memphis beating San Antonio isn’t a shocking upset. It isn’t even a surprise at all.
April 18th, 2011 at 9:11 am
OneZero says:
this is why I love Chris Paul, I dont think he’ll beat my LA, but he was just too awesome. Easily my fav player
April 18th, 2011 at 9:12 am
Skeeter McGee says:
If only the Wizards would have bonded together like this after Crittenton and Arenas pulled guns on each other…
April 18th, 2011 at 9:13 am
JAY says:
@AB: “It’s too bad, however, that the NBA is killing any chance for the Hornets to capitalize on this momentum by scheduling Game 2 for Wednesday. Really, there’s no reason the playoffs should stretch out as long as they do.”
I agree 100%. I hate the new scheduling. They’re trying to capitalize on TV revenue as every game is spotlighted in their own time-slot. Back in the day, they had 2 games staggered in the earlier prime-time slot(7:30pm and 8pm est) then 2 staggered in the late prime-time slot (9:30 and 10pm est). Teams used to even play back-to-back games in the playoffs! Not anymore. The playoffs end in June now.
This format favors teams like the Heat, with 3 big players carrying the load, as it gives them ample time to rest.
April 18th, 2011 at 9:19 am
Skeeter McGee says:
If only Arenas and the Wiz banded together after the gun-pulling-fight like the Grizz came together after the card-game fight…
April 18th, 2011 at 9:34 am
jdizzle says:
If two guys pull bangers on each other best believe there will be NO banding together or reconciliation afterwards.
It may not be one and done but mf’s were damn sure playin like it was. Before the pIayoffs started I said that OKC vs Denver matchup was gonna be crackin. If LA loses this series that chair will be Public Enemy #1 lol. Willie Green’s airball free throw wasnt even the worst shot in the game because Ne-Yo–my bad I mean Jarrett Jack actually got the ball stuck on the rim. CTFU!
April 18th, 2011 at 9:36 am
top_gun says:
I’m surprised that with all the big name stars playing with each other, the playoffs are pretty evenly matched as there wasn’t a single blowout. The biggest margin of victory was by 10 points when the Hawks beat the Magic.
April 18th, 2011 at 9:58 am
JAY says:
Can you guys stop calling it “one and done”… it’s SINGLE ELIMINATION.
At least pretend you guys have played in a tournament at one point in your lives.
April 18th, 2011 at 10:04 am
That's What's Up says:
Who is more likely to lose their Series?
San Antonio or LA?
April 18th, 2011 at 10:21 am
jzsmoove says:
“We’re out like boredom”?… what the flying F was that. Thats prolly the WORST fade line from Dime. I get it but still lame. This last line is usually reserved for sumthin smart and witty and even funny. “We’re out like boredom”?… *@#$%%^*!
April 18th, 2011 at 10:26 am
NTstateOFmind says:
im even more convinced that Carmelo Anthony falls into Simmons’ “Ewing Theory”
April 18th, 2011 at 11:02 am
JAY says:
Cosign w/ jzsmoove
I’m out like DIME’s wit.
April 18th, 2011 at 11:37 am
Professor J says:
Russell Westbrook and Durant are the best duo in the NBA? Not James and Wade? Kobe and Gasol? You’re giving the young players too much respect, Dime. Way too much
April 18th, 2011 at 11:37 am
QQ says:
What a clutch shot from Carmelo Anthony, hitting the three to def….
Oh, wait.
SHIT.
If I were Toney Douglas, I would have done everything to find Amare.
Dude carried your team when Melo was putting up bricks in the second half. Give Amare credit and give him the fucking last shot.
April 18th, 2011 at 11:45 am
Big Island says:
I didn’t see the Lakers or Spurs losses coming at all yesterday. I get the Spurs without Ginobli, but the Lakers losing to NO? If the Lakers got the ball to Gasol a couple of times in a row, he would probably heat up a little bit.
@control – giving props to the Nene joke, and then saying “call me nuts” made me spit out my morning coffee. Nut jokes never get old. I’m a friggin 6 year old.
April 18th, 2011 at 12:15 pm
Austin Burton says:
@KDizzle — These guys play back-to-backs and/or play with one day of rest all the time during the regular season; they don’t suddenly neede extended rest now. No conspiracy theories from me; if the Lakers had won Game 1, I’d say the same thing. There’s no reason Game 2 couldn’t have been scheduled for Tuesday, but like JAY said, the NBA wants to give every game its own TV timeslot.
April 18th, 2011 at 12:36 pm
Sporty-j says:
What a weekend. Every home team almost lost this weekend lol…
April 18th, 2011 at 12:53 pm
NYK says:
the refs gave the game to okc. denver has no superstar, they dont get calls, and even Felton got T’ed up for simple reaction. and don’t get me started on the no call on the basket interference.
April 18th, 2011 at 12:58 pm
King says:
The Knicks fell apart because Dantoni is one of the worst coaches in the league. W/o a pg to run things his team didn’t know what to do.
April 18th, 2011 at 12:59 pm
JAY says:
“There’s no reason Game 2 couldn’t have been scheduled for Tuesday”
Again, I agree with AB. The drawn out series’ are soooooo annoying. For real. NO/LA played yesterday (Sunday), and the next game is Wednesday?? And they’re playing in the same city??? It’s retarded.
We aren’t the only ones complaining. Last year, the TNT crew, Chuck, Kenny, etc, brought it up also. They hate this new scheduling.
April 18th, 2011 at 1:15 pm
Austin Burton says:
Not to mention, every playoff team got two days of rest between the regular season finale and the beginning of the playoffs. The Hornets and Lakers, among others, had THREE days of rest since they didn’t start their series on Saturday.
Anyway, let’s talk more about how Zach Randolph is playing better than any power forward in the NBA right now. Or I guess you could put Dirk in that spot. And Chris Bosh isn’t far behind them.
April 18th, 2011 at 1:20 pm
QQ says:
AB:
Can we talk about Dwight punking once again all the doubters out there?
Because we should.
April 18th, 2011 at 1:25 pm
johnsacrimoni says:
No better duo in the league than Durant and Westbrook? Did you know LeBron James and Dwyane Wade play on the same team?
April 18th, 2011 at 1:37 pm
Austin Burton says:
@QQ — Sure. Have the floor. But you’re not talking about Dwight winning another DPOY, right? Because nobody was doubting him there.
April 18th, 2011 at 1:43 pm
Ian says:
ntstateofmind
so did iverson
April 18th, 2011 at 1:44 pm
LakeShow84 says:
Damn Phil Jackson for blowing CP3 off before the series even started..
Everything Phil said came to reality yesterday.. CP3 controlled the whole game..
But i still say its over in 5.. You had Bellinelli and Jarret Jack throwing up left handed shots and droppin them.. They came out JUICED to get that game.. never saw that coming tho.. i dont think ANYONE did..
And lemme also say it sucked to see the refs effect the outcome of that OKC/DEN game..
Shit they even stopped play shortly after?? i mean seriously it wasnt reviewable???? i couldve sworn ive seen shit like that rescinded before..
April 18th, 2011 at 1:54 pm
First & Foremost says:
I haven’t watched too much of Memphis since Rudy Gay went down but I won’t balk at someone saying Z-bo is hot right now. LMA needs to find another level to take it to.
April 18th, 2011 at 1:58 pm
Chicagorilla says:
Its games like that from Chris Paul that won’t allow me to crown Rose as the best Pg in the NBA yet. Paul is working with the same level of stiffs and a good rookie coach, but he just has a different control over the game than the other PGs out there. The NBA already owes him an MVP trophy, but hopefully if Rose gets this one, it’ll make up for the lack of respect the PGs get in the NBA.
The Nuggets and their fans better enjoy this team now, because once this playoff run is done, their team is DONE! Most of them cats are only working well together because its their contract year, they need to win to get a better contract in the off season. But don’t expect those guys to be willing to split time all next year or be underpaid to stay on the team. the Nuggets will go from having the deepest roster in the NBA to one of the weaker ones. Damn shame too, because they have a top 5 team if everyone stays and plays their role.
April 18th, 2011 at 2:09 pm
First & Foremost says:
LOL… “the lack of respect the PGs get in the NBA” In terms of what? It is recognized as the hardest position to play & arguably the deepest. If you are talking about award recognition then I won’t laugh as loud but will chuckle.
April 18th, 2011 at 2:10 pm
Sporty-j says:
Denver did get robbed in that game with the goaltending play. Dont know what the refs where looking at and they should be fined for not reviewing that play in a playoff game. This is not the reg season anynore and you absolutely cannot let a play like that slide. It puts extra points on the board for the team that should not have had the extra 2 points and changes a teams game plan from what it could have been if the 2 points where not on the scoreboard. I know the refs are not perfect but they have to do a way better job than that especially since the game was still on the line and was not a blowout. The weekend was still awesome rather than that…
April 18th, 2011 at 2:41 pm
Chicagorilla says:
@fnf
seriously get control of yourself. I’m not sure what you got going on in your life, maybe your boss is always on your ass or something, but there is no need to try and attack me everytime i post. Especailly when i’m not even attacking you for your general lack of basketball knowledge. I could easily come at you every post but i find it quite pointless as you never seem to learn your lesson.
You’re kinda like the drug dealer who keeps getting popped on the same corner. You do it just for the recognition to say you battled the best. Again, get control of yourself killa
April 18th, 2011 at 3:08 pm
First & Foremost says:
And I’m saying when do PGs receive a lack of respect? It is the hardest position to play and a position that is always sought after. The main knock against the Lakers & Heat, they can’t defend the 1. Why does Mike Bibby still have a job? Why do rebuilding teams start with a poiint guard? It is the only position that isn’t a dime a dozen. So again, how are they not getting respect? Besides, I even agreed with you this weekend.
Just as predictable as a Paul Pierce pull up jumper you respond by being condescending when soeone questions your ideas in a basketball forum, where people come to trade point of views. Get off your high horse and answer the question. It should be easy since you have such a vast and endless knowledge of roundball.
April 18th, 2011 at 3:09 pm
CLAW says:
Next Laker game, Kobe is checking CP3, but the way CP3 played he’ll go right past him. Billups getting hurt cost the Knicks and what the hell was Melo doing? He looked lost that 2nd half and Amare was just dominating!
The games had a March Madness feel to them, and it was good basketball, not like watching Butler shoot less than 20%!
Zbo was grabbing boards like doughnuts. A team with Duncan has a short front line and were getting dominated by ZBo and Gasol. Pau needs to channel his inner Marc!
April 18th, 2011 at 3:10 pm
LakeShow84 says:
Sad because that Nuggets team is actually how basketball was MEANT to be played..
Full TEAM effort.. no superstars.. unselfish.. gritty.. organized roles..
But after MJ thats the lAST team the NBA wants to win it all.. Not saying the goaltending had anything to do with that but just in general..
So whats the penalty for the refs FAILING to even REVIEW the call on that goaltend??? what they wont get to fix the Finals??? I mean seriously is their ANY kind of reprimandation??? is that a word??
But whats the punishment??? players get fined for ANYTHING and half of it doesnt affect the game.. this OUTRIGHT affected the outcome..
SOMETHING should happen.. but since it wont??? Goes to show u who runs the show in the NBA..
April 18th, 2011 at 3:29 pm
First & Foremost says:
Kobe guarding PGs only works if that player can’t shoot. They’ll do it verse Boston so that Kobe can always be a help defender and to keep him away from the 5 illegal screens per possession but I wouldn’t have him going long stretches on Paul.
Lakeshow – agreed, all 5 players working in harmony feeding the hot hand but not dependent on one player. Instead, we are stuck with one man shows taking 25-30 shots while 4 players are reduced to traffic cones.
I’m against instant replay – if the refs miss a call oh well. No do-overs in life because once that submit button is hit, there is nothing you can do about it. You just have to deal with it and keep playing.
April 18th, 2011 at 4:08 pm
LakeShow84 says:
Id say the problem started stemming from our new defensive philosophy.. big ups to Monty and assistants for BLOWING it up in the 4th quarter..
2 times is 2 times too many for Pau to get switched onto CP3.. Pau gotta get in his mug tho.. he always lets guards set him up for the jumper.. ALWAYS..
@ F&F
i feel where ur coming from but instant replay is already implemented.. if its already there why not do it right.. im callin refs stooges from now on lol and theres always 3 on the court.. how fitting lol
April 18th, 2011 at 4:22 pm
SoulChorea says:
Speaking as a Laker fan, we need Memphis to knock off San Antonio, and then we need Denver to knock out Oklahoma City, and then we need Dallas to get rid of Portland. Then we will coast to the finals and beat da Bulls in 6 games.
April 18th, 2011 at 4:45 pm
DarkWing Productions says:
i got a better due than westbrook and durant
STAT & Melo
now if you said best young duo thatd be differennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
April 18th, 2011 at 5:32 pm
CLAW says:
Yes, because Melo showed why he deserved Max Money.
Melo the Ghost!
@Soul – As a Laker fan you better step up and make it out of the 1st round! Phil said the Lakers don’t do well in early games. WTH, when is 1:00 early? Not since college.
You would hope refs get shit right but goal tending calls are tough and having a shot from above looking down will make a review easy and quick.
It sucks when teams get screwed like that, you want the calls to be right so the outcome is determined by the teams not human error.
April 18th, 2011 at 6:53 pm
K Dizzle says:
Not a Knicks fan, definitely not…but the Knicks got screwed last night.
Offensive foul on Melo when Pierce is all over him. Terrible call. It’s the playoffs and that’s the call with a minute left? Then Toney Douglas gets tripped by KG leavin Ray wide open for that gamewinning 3….just terrible officiatin.
@ Austin
I agree with what you’re tryin to say, and I’m sure the Hornets did too..til Aaron Gray wrecked his foot. Now they’ll take all the extra days between games they can.
April 18th, 2011 at 7:12 pm
AllDayEveryday says:
PLAYOFFS ARE RIGGED. RON ARTEST SHOT AT HALFTIME WASNT BRAELY EVEN REVIEWED. DONT THEY HAVE TO GO TO INSTANT REPLAY???