2017 Eastern Conference Playoffs - 2nd Round Discussion Thread

[ProfessaPackMan]

2017 Eastern Conference Playoffs - 2nd Round Discussion Thread

I'm gonna let Pack remind us of the Hot Takes from two years ago when he tried to take Kevin Love's shoulder off.

Can't talk about hot takes anymore because apparently that's what every opinion is considered nowadays.

At least that's what I was told in the 1st round.

I think I said at the time that I didn't think he intentionally hurt Love's Shoulder...

[ricky24]

2017 Eastern Conference Playoffs - 2nd Round Discussion Thread

It was, by definition, an illegal screen which is why he got called for a foul (what he was arguing when Oubre bum-rushed him). And people aren't just talking about the screen (or the one he hit Oubre with right before that), they're talking about his history... hence referring back to what he did to Love.



But I don't know what "root for your laundry" means... most people here saying they hate the guy are not Wizards fans. And your fellow Celtics fan's comment was that a lot of people in Boston don't like the guy either.



Now saying Oubre went "full on crazy" is accurate... well I guess not technically because he did all of that and didn't even punch the guy so it's only inaccurate in that it looks even worse that he DIDN'T go full on crazy. Either let it go (like he should have) or clock the guy. All of that for a forearm shove was a bad look.

They are hard screens and he got called for a foul on one of them. At most they were a common offensive fouls and I don't see much wrong with that. The screens were not really "dirty". Oubre just had no idea they were coming. Which is his own teams fault.

I'm pretty sure you know what "root for laundry" means. I didn't say I was referencing anything in this thread. I'm referring to some things I've seen around social media and such. Like wizards fans wearing shirts that say "fine Olynk". Things like that are silly. Even booing him looks silly in this instance but like I said I get it.

I don't like kelly that much at all but it has nothing to do with if he's dirty or not. I'll stand by what I said. If oubre doesn't act like an idiot there is no issue here.

[Fresh Tendrils]

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Can't talk about hot takes anymore because apparently that's what every opinion is considered nowadays.

At least that's what I was told in the 1st round.

I think I said at the time that I didn't think he intentionally hurt Love's Shoulder...

All kinds of dirty plays going on at that time apparently:

Well, for better or for worse my Celtics left a mark on the 2015 NBA Playoffs. lol

Olynk did too much but I don't think it was malicious. He was trying to establish himself as able to battle Love for the rebound.

The problem is he had no chance at the ball when he did it and for that reason, it looks worse. It wasn't a basketball play by the time he started pulling on Love's shoulder. What happened before is irrelevant and basketball.

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There's a difference between holding someone's arm and deliberately tugging on someone's arm. Olynyk clearly did the latter, it was a bush league play indeed

Damn those refs.

And are people really trying to assign physics and motive to JR's elbow? Whether or not he "intended" to elbow Crowder in the face isn't the point.

Crowder stay shoving people in the back all game long.. Sucks he took that shot to the face but he had it coming eventually.


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I ain't even mad about the physical series for the record. The Zaza stuff was extra, but other than that it's just been good playoff basketball. Looking forward to this being an actual rivalry. I can't talk **** to y'all Wisconsin folk about football, at least I got this lol.

I like the physical stuff, but acting like the C's are the Monstars all of a sudden and had no intention of winning the game yesterday but just came out looking to put dudes on stretchers and ****. Come on now.

Call me willfully ignorant than turn around and cheer a dirty play for a Cavs players. You're the same guy who was crying about Boston hacking Thompson in game 3 so I expect nothing less than stupid comments from you. I hope your piece of **** city never wins a another title.

That first round thread is ****ing gold.

[lilteapot]

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I still think he did it on purpose, just like how Green kicks people in the nuts on purpose.

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[BleacherBum2310]

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It was really 53-52 Celtics with about 9 minutes to go in the 3rd quarter. The lack of focus is staggering. Complete and total collapse. *groans*

I swear if these dudes lose in 6 games and ruin season 2 of Master of None for me next weekend.

It's infuriating. It's just like 2-5 minute stretch every game where they just become a turnover fest.

[The 24th Letter]

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Seeing Whiteside and Oubre both react in a similar way towards Kelly lead me to believe he's just one of those guys who do little things throughout the game that add up to frustration, things that can lean toward the dirty-ish side....weve all balled with THOSE guys...doesnt mean he's a bad person or is intentionally trying to hurt anyone.....he may just be one of those guys..

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[Boltman]

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Does anybody like Kelly Olynyk?

Poor Kelly.

He ought to shave his head bald and get both arms all sleeved up like Birdman.

Get all that goofy, colorful stuff up to his neck. Change his image heh.

[ricky24]

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He ought to shave his head bald and get both arms all sleeved up like Birdman.

Get all that goofy, colorful stuff up to his neck. Change his image heh.

Could always go back to this look ......

[areobee401]

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It's infuriating. It's just like 2-5 minute stretch every game where they just become a turnover fest.

Yep. Think they went something like 6 minutes without a made FG too. And it all just happened so fast and the next think I know they're down 20+ points.

Seeing Whiteside and Oubre both react in a similar way towards Kelly lead me to believe he's just one of those guys who do little things throughout the game that add up to frustration, things that can lean toward the dirty-ish side....weve all balled with THOSE guys...doesnt mean he's a bad person or is intentionally trying to hurt anyone.....he may just be one of those guys..

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I think that is a fair assessment of Olynyk. He's also incredibly awkward with his body movements. If you've seen him drive to the basket you'd know he moves like newborn deer trying to find its legs. It ain't pretty. lol

I'm not trying to give him a pass, but I really don't believe he's intentionally attempting to hurt other players.

[wwharton]

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They are hard screens and he got called for a foul on one of them. At most they were a common offensive fouls and I don't see much wrong with that. The screens were not really "dirty". Oubre just had no idea they were coming. Which is his own teams fault.

I'm pretty sure you know what "root for laundry" means. I didn't say I was referencing anything in this thread. I'm referring to some things I've seen around social media and such. Like wizards fans wearing shirts that say "fine Olynk". Things like that are silly. Even booing him looks silly in this instance but like I said I get it.

I don't like kelly that much at all but it has nothing to do with if he's dirty or not. I'll stand by what I said. If oubre doesn't act like an idiot there is no issue here.

Your quote...

There was nothing wrong with the screens he set.

There was clearly something "wrong" with it, confirmed by it being called a foul. That's what I replied to. You're changing your wording now, and I'm pointing it out specifically because of your call about "rooting for the laundry" when your wording is clearly you doing just that.

As for the phrase in general, I say it all the time... if you're not talking about people here, either make it clear in your post or just leave it out. Nobody here cares about the idiots and casual fans around the internet and their extreme views. You presented it like you were talking about people here. But again, your responses are pretty much the definition of what you're criticizing.

I notice you ignored the part of my reply that says Oubre should've just let it go and embarrassed himself even more with that punk forearm shove. Or how fans of many teams have been showing their hate for Olynk for years.

Personally, I don't like him, don't hate him, don't really care. He reminds me of Delly... pushing the limits and doing whatever he can to remain an NBA player. It's a well paying job and I ain't hating on the man for doing what he can to keep it. I personally think it's hilarious that Green called him dirty when he's cut from the same cloth. Rodman would've bought him a drink.

[ProfessaPackMan]

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I still think he did it on purpose, just like how Green kicks people in the nuts on purpose.

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Are y'all still on NutWatch like last year?

Because I demand outrage and all types of "Bitch" name calling for this heinous act:

https://youtu.be/hUVEuLm8ZGg

#MakeGroinsSafeAgainButPauseTho

[ricky24]

2017 Eastern Conference Playoffs - 2nd Round Discussion Thread

Your quote...







There was clearly something "wrong" with it, confirmed by it being called a foul. That's what I replied to. You're changing your wording now, and I'm pointing it out specifically because of your call about "rooting for the laundry" when your wording is clearly you doing just that.

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I don't think an offensive foul is a valid reason to charge across the court and tackle a guy. That's all I was saying. There wasn't much wrong with what kelly o did. Sorry I didn't word it perfectly. Sounds like we are essentially on the same page though.

[wwharton]

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I don't think an offensive foul is a valid reason to charge across the court and tackle a guy. That's all I was saying. There wasn't much wrong with what kelly o did. Sorry I didn't word it perfectly. Sounds like we are essentially on the same page though.

I don't either, but there's still a gap between how we feel I think. There was definitely "something" wrong with the screen. He had elbows high, and if you've ever caught an unnecessary elbow on a play like that while playing ball, you'd be pretty pissed off too. A "normal" offensive foul on a screen is when the guy isn't set or slips a slight knee. Getting a foul called on a high elbow is a bit more than that.

BUT, it was worth exactly what he got... a regular foul, not a tech or flagrant or anything. Oubre was reacting to the combination of questionable screens, but I'm not defending him at all. The ref called the foul, that's all that should've happened... that part we're definitely on the same page.

[Fresh Tendrils]

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These 3 day breaks between games is killing my feng shui.

[z Revis]

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These 3 day breaks between games is killing my feng shui.

And if game 7 is needed there's another 3 day break after game 6 on Friday. Cavs gonna get like a week and a half of rest lol.


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