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That was because LeBron bricked a technical free throw handed to him by the refs on a silver platter.

By the by, getting the fans to chant "Ball don't lie!" would have been a better response.

edited 18th May '12 6:46:23 AM by Nitramy

Granger was also the guy that pulled on James' shirt for a stolen ball, but yeah, James botched those free-throws again.

This Pacer team is a talented one, with an especially impressive Popovich-esque coach, but we can't forget about the talent and athletecism of the Miami Heat here. Can they? Yes. Will they? That's the big question.

edited 18th May '12 6:59:15 AM by Sledgesaul

I miss on-the-court Sheed.

The media is blasting the Heat for their Game 3 loss. Everyone's starting to write off the Heat right now. The Heat themselves had a meeting, but they canceled practice and a press conference. I'm guessing they're saving it up for tomorrow.

edited 18th May '12 9:02:47 AM by Sledgesaul

All part of E!SPN's plan: grossly overrate the Heat for the rest of the year, then tear them apart when they lose so they'll look good.

Boston messing up today, Heat messing up yesterday...whoever wins the West is going to definitely going to be the favorite in the Finals.

That was already the case...

This is interesting. And yeah, there really isn't enough dislike in the NBA anymore. Too much turnover.

As much as I loathe the Lakers there have been some really terrible calls being made in the Thunder's favor tonight.

edited 18th May '12 10:06:26 PM by NoChorus

What happened to cause the technicals?

Also, I just looked closely and noticed that's a Raptors hat.
I'm sorry man.

Everyone remembers that Cleveland lost their star player, but no one ever remembers Toronto lost their star and mascot.

edited 18th May '12 10:08:33 PM by wanderlustwarrior

Metta World Peace fell on Westbrook and Westbrook lost it

Nah man, it's okay. Raptors will always be my team because of Vince and T-Mac. I still hate Bosh, though.

edited 18th May '12 10:10:43 PM by NoChorus

And the Lakers get one back, in a terribly officiated game with phantom fouls for both sides.

edited 18th May '12 10:32:35 PM by NoChorus

Joey Crawford: better closer than LeBron

Lol.

41-42 free throws. JESUS. At least they made them.

generous refs or chippy game?

edited 18th May '12 11:12:15 PM by wanderlustwarrior

All I can say is OKC won despite the game being eight-on-five, and I'm not a Lakers hater - just hate the way Stern keeps handing them games :D

Now those were some F-Bombs, blake. Just when I tuned into the game. Don't be mad you can't hold a lead. You were overhyped in the first place.

Thunder lost Game 3 because of foul trouble.

Man, 24-0 run. Clippers' defense is a joke.

Clippers have always been a joke. Less so now, because of Chris Paul and Blake Griffin, though.

Damn, the Spurs are scary - a 24-0 run?!

The Spurs are a great team this year, but a part of that is just that the Clippers are exposed. For one, they have no outside scoring. Did you see all the missed shots?

BURN.

edited 19th May '12 7:10:15 PM by wanderlustwarrior

They should spend some time in the summer in the Habitat For Humanity program... all that bricklaying will be put to good use

Spurs have always been scary bastards. Only ones in the west that can beat them are the Thunder and the Lakers. The Grizzlies and Mavericks would've counted, if Memphis wasn't inconsistent and if Dallas had last years' roster.

Kevin. Durant.

That is all.

And that is why I love the Thunder.

Note: After Westbrook lost the ball and went back to the lineup, Durant was behind him. While Kobe was getting double-teamed, Westbrook signaled for Durant to get in front of him. Kobe passed the ball to Gasol, who threw it to Artest - Durant was right between them, and he intercepted the ball. When Kobe tried to make a three-pointer, Durant guarded him and messed up his shot. Harden was fouled and he made both free points. All three saved their team from defeat.

On another note - San Antonio and Oklahoma City, man. They're on a collision course. It's only a matter of time before they meet. I'm pulling for the Thunder, but I'm very threatened by the Spurs. It's teamwork vs star power - the Spurs are cohesive and effective, the Thunder are erratic and productive. I'm guessing the Spurs will be the favorite out of that match-up.

edited 20th May '12 12:50:07 AM by Serocco

Welp, people of San Antonio, get your brooms out. Time to sweep away some clips.