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RJ being so bad on TV bothers me because he was my favorite player in NBA video games with the Nets teams he was on with Kidd and Kenyon Martin
I thought this was the call that turned it. Not giving Hali any and 1s but gifting this call. Then dort’s last steal where he clearly drives Hali off the path with 2 hands and then gets the breakaway foul call.
I hadn't been watching the NBA much for a long while, but Haliburton/Pacers pulled me back in. I'm just reminded why I don't enjoy watching - the game is too easily manipulated by the refs, whether intentional or not. It's hard to enjoy the sport as much as I'd like to.
I'm really glad for the finals matchup this year, but Haliburton is really the only thing keeping my interest up overall.
The nuggets title run was some of the best team basketball since the San Antonio teams were winning titles. They just have no depth since. Jokic still took this OKC team to game seven practically on his own though.
I think there's some good ball out there, and the athletes are amazing, but it's so frustrating to see the way the game is potentially controlled by the refs. I'm not even saying there is a conspiracy, it's just too easy to affect the game compared to other sports.
Do you watch college basketball?
SGA basically scores in similar volume and from same places on floor as MJ…but without the graceful and powerful jaw dropping moves. For how many points he scores Tyrese and Obi Toppin easily have more “wow” exciting highlights than SGA. Even Brunson last round who also does a lot of push offs has more baskets where I’m in awe of the shot making.
I liked how #55 started out as a offensive lineman to start the game so Pacers couldn't guard sga full court. Total Garbage allowed
Dort being allowed to consistently hold Tyrese really affects the Pacers flow. The turnovers near half court are only happening because Dort is impeding Tyrese’s ability to move with the ball. Dirts arms are extended. It is ******** not to make those calls.
SGA is a great volume story but this kind of thing, being allowed to even do this, is why they win.
He's a really good player, but not a lot of excitement or charisma. I like him though because he is level headed and composed, well-spoken.
I might equate him to a player like Tim Duncan. He was also a great player, but quiet and not much charisma.
