Fez
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Post by Fez on May 20, 2024 19:35:22 GMT
Yeah, things are different with the Knicks this year. A lot of toughness, speed and not least skill. They’re even missing some of their best, with Bogdanovic, Randle and OG Anunoby all currently injured. Brunson is a remarkably good player (but flops too much for my liking). Pacers are ahead of schedule with a young and vibrant team (that includes Tyrese Haliburton). They’re fast and the highest-scoring regular season team, but have a loose defence - so that makes for some, er, exciting games. This Pacers-Knicks series is a great match-up. Unbelievable shooting from the Pacers tonight but 15 at halftime is gettable for the Knicks. Love the 90s vibe from Indiana in a playoff series at the Garden. Halliburton playing the Reggie Miller role (so far). I was agog at the Pacers' first half shooting - 76% was remarkable. For the whole game, they shot 67.1% from the field. Both are NBA playoff records. That 15 point deficit was indeed gettable for the Knicks with their surge early in the second half but the Pacers has enough (aided by the Knicks' horrible bad luck with injuries). Great fun anyway, and I definitely enjoyed the vintage mid-1990s feel. I never expected the Pacers to be near the ECF; but I fully expect the Celtics to win that, probably 4-1 or maybe 4-2 (I hope not a sweep, at least). It's been a great ride, though. Did you see the Western Conference game? Incredible comeback from 20 points down by the Timberwolves.
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Post by alkringtonhatter on May 20, 2024 20:17:25 GMT
Unbelievable shooting from the Pacers tonight but 15 at halftime is gettable for the Knicks. Love the 90s vibe from Indiana in a playoff series at the Garden. Halliburton playing the Reggie Miller role (so far). I was agog at the Pacers' first half shooting - 76% was remarkable. For the whole game, they shot 67.1% from the field. Both are NBA playoff records. That 15 point deficit was indeed gettable for the Knicks with their surge early in the second half but the Pacers has enough (aided by the Knicks' horrible bad luck with injuries). Great fun anyway, and I definitely enjoyed the vintage mid-1990s feel. I never expected the Pacers to be near the ECF; but I fully expect the Celtics to win that, probably 4-1 or maybe 4-2 (I hope not a sweep, at least). It's been a great ride, though. Did you see the Western Conference game? Incredible comeback from 20 points down by the Timberwolves. Nah didn't see much else yet, I've just got TNT again so just catching up. The best thing about the Pacers' offense last night was most of it was totally in rhythm, they weren't just chucking up prayers. Rick Carlisle is such a brilliant offensive coach, and they executed everything pretty much flawlessly. Spacing, offensive rebounding, shot selection, the whole thing. I'll definitely be tuning in for the rest of the playoffs.
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Post by Fez on May 20, 2024 21:14:19 GMT
I was agog at the Pacers' first half shooting - 76% was remarkable. For the whole game, they shot 67.1% from the field. Both are NBA playoff records. That 15 point deficit was indeed gettable for the Knicks with their surge early in the second half but the Pacers has enough (aided by the Knicks' horrible bad luck with injuries). Great fun anyway, and I definitely enjoyed the vintage mid-1990s feel. I never expected the Pacers to be near the ECF; but I fully expect the Celtics to win that, probably 4-1 or maybe 4-2 (I hope not a sweep, at least). It's been a great ride, though. Did you see the Western Conference game? Incredible comeback from 20 points down by the Timberwolves. Nah didn't see much else yet, I've just got TNT again so just catching up. The best thing about the Pacers' offense last night was most of it was totally in rhythm, they weren't just chucking up prayers. Rick Carlisle is such a brilliant offensive coach, and they executed everything pretty much flawlessly. Spacing, offensive rebounding, shot selection, the whole thing. I'll definitely be tuning in for the rest of the playoffs. Yep. When they get the offense right, the Pacers can pile it on. Highest-scoring team in the regular season, after all. And a deep bench. The rebounding had been a problem but they knocked that into better shape in Game 7; and defense is still a work in progress but it's improving. Maybe a high-scoring series to come.
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Post by herbiedumplings on Jun 4, 2024 17:00:24 GMT
Following on from the PL23/24 thread, another sports club we know and love doing their best to be unlikeable: Police investigating Bath v Sale assault report www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjllyj7xlweo
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Post by timberwolf on Jun 5, 2024 7:52:27 GMT
Following on from the PL23/24 thread, another sports club we know and love doing their best to be unlikeable: Police investigating Bath v Sale assault report www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjllyj7xlweoBath are innocent.
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Post by Mozzer on Jun 5, 2024 10:44:17 GMT
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Post by Count de Stockport on Jun 5, 2024 11:54:34 GMT
'Pre match, lots of drunk ‘fans’ causing issues in queues. Swearing prevalent (dropping C Bombs, not the odd F word) and general lack of politeness towards anyone.' Mercy me!
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Post by Mozzer on Jun 5, 2024 12:15:27 GMT
Rugby union fans, eh? Tsk.
What I especially like is that a) their player definitely isn't to blame; b) even if he was, twatting someone for gobbing off is perfectly reasonable.
They are, of course, better than us horrible football fans...
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Post by atmosphere on Jun 5, 2024 12:35:16 GMT
Imagine the news coverage if a player twatted a fan at the end of an FA Cup Semi Final. It wouldn't be out the news for months and politicians wading in saying football should be banned, the players and fans are all louts who can't be trusted.
Not a peep about this because nobody gives a f*ck about Rugby Union.
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Post by desmond on Jun 5, 2024 19:58:14 GMT
Rugby union fans, eh? Tsk. What I especially like is that a) their player definitely isn't to blame; b) even if he was, twatting someone for gobbing off is perfectly reasonable. They are, of course, better than us horrible football fans... You are 100% correct on that and in fact I clicked through on your link and then read some of the comments and sure enough even the guy who was apparently attacked stated “i only want new glasses, it’s not football” The arrogance of them beggars belief
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Post by Doofenschmirtz on Jun 5, 2024 20:07:15 GMT
Imagine the news coverage if a player twatted a fan at the end of an FA Cup Semi Final. It wouldn't be out the news for months and politicians wading in saying football should be banned, the players and fans are all louts who can't be trusted. Not a peep about this because nobody gives a f*ck about Rugby Union. Ummm... Cantona at Selhurst Park?
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Post by atmosphere on Jun 5, 2024 20:09:56 GMT
Imagine the news coverage if a player twatted a fan at the end of an FA Cup Semi Final. It wouldn't be out the news for months and politicians wading in saying football should be banned, the players and fans are all louts who can't be trusted. Not a peep about this because nobody gives a f*ck about Rugby Union. Ummm... Cantona at Selhurst Park? And that's still in the news...
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Post by Doofenschmirtz on Jun 5, 2024 20:14:58 GMT
Ummm... Cantona at Selhurst Park? And that's still in the news... Is it? I don't pay a lot of attention to media but I can't think of the last time I heard it referenced.
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Post by timberwolf on Jun 6, 2024 8:03:24 GMT
And that's still in the news... Is it? I don't pay a lot of attention to media but I can't think of the last time I heard it referenced. You are correct but it does not hide the truth about RU v Football fans.
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Post by atmosphere on Jun 6, 2024 8:05:45 GMT
And that's still in the news... Is it? I don't pay a lot of attention to media but I can't think of the last time I heard it referenced. It was absolutely massive news that transcended football.
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