Everyone should make it a point to tune in to Norm on 1310AM today. Show is starting now. I don't know what he's got planned, but he has an amazing mathematical mind, and after last night's game, it's sure to be a damn good show. There will be all kinds of comparisons with Dirk, and the historical NBA greats. So he will compare the stats.
You can stream online here.
Upper right corner.
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That kept the lead from getting too out of hand. I'm talking about direct events that lead to OT, then the win. After reading the below, you can't really deny it.Originally posted by Doug Hatton View Post
Taken from ESPN's play by play...
4:33 86-99 James Harden loose ball foul (Dirk Nowitzki draws the foul) This was where he fouled out.
4:20 87-99 Russell Westbrook misses 17-foot jumper
3:48 87-99 Russell Westbrook lost ball (Jason Kidd steals)
3:48 87-99 Russell Westbrook personal foul (Jason Kidd draws the foul)
2:11 94-101 Russell Westbrook misses free throw 1 of 2
2:11 94-101 Russell Westbrook misses free throw 2 of 2
1:38 96-101 Russell Westbrook misses 15-foot jumper
0:40 98-101 Russell Westbrook misses 16-foot jumper
So, Harden fouls out, and Dallas goes on a 17-2 run to send it to OT. To me, that says Harden being off the floor, coupled with Westbrook's bad decisions and missed shots, allowed Dallas back in the game, sending it to OT.Leave a comment:
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I didn't hear about the early celebrating until this morning. It sounds like after he hit a three to go up 15 points he went to the bench and did the Aaron Rodgers championship belt move. Bad juju. Funny thing with that was, Stevenson did one at the end of the game, but I didn't know why, now I know. He was mocking Durant.Originally posted by Jose View Post
The mop boys tripped me out. I posted that right as it happened. The OKC bench was pointing out spots to clean up. I have NEVER seen anything like that before. Dirk just kept cool and just concentrated on his shot. Even an OKC player was messing with Dirks hand while he waited. Kind of funny.Leave a comment:
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Couple of things got me about the Thunder last night. Durant celebrating early and when Dirk was shooting free throws the clean up guys working by the OKC bench to clean up a "spill" and leaving Dirk cooling down at the line. What was up with that? I read somewhere that some of the OKC bench spilled water on the floor to delay Dirk taking his free throws and trying to cool him down. Anybody catch that? As much as I like Durant as a person/player the early celebrating got to me last night as well as the OKC bench doing the same thing thinking they had sealed a victory. It ain't over till it's over..Leave a comment:
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I don't know if I agree with that... The Thunder had 25 to our 13. I think the free-throw discrepancy (our 34 made vs. their 19 made) and our 3-point shooting (8 made vs. 2 made) are all that kept us in this game. Getting outrebounded by 22 sure makes it hard to win a game!
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he will be a 2 guard if he doesnt lose the shoot first mentality. when he does penetrate the paint and pass, he is quite good at it but during the course of the game it's like he forgets.Originally posted by mstng86 View Post
OBV this is where his youth hurts him. no doubt he is used to being the best player on the floor coming from high school and college. doesnt work like that in this league, especially when durant is your teammate.Leave a comment:
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Derrick Rose already won this years MVP, Dirk had a chance. The only MVP award left for this year to be decided is the finals MVP.Originally posted by bcoop View Post
westbrook is a good player but needs to become a better point guard. he will get there but right now he is full of mistakes that kill momentum.Darantula - turnovers aren't what won that ball game. Dallas turned it over a fuck ton too. Harden fouling out, and Westbrook's bad decisions lost that game, its as simple as that. It's difficult being right ALL the fucking time you know.... I need to surf around and find What Durant had to say post game.Leave a comment:
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Randy - dirk already has one MVP, and it's damn near a lock for MVP this season. Don't get me wrong... Byrd is a machine, but that gap isn't as big as you might think. Listen to norm's show today. He's got some crazy situational stats, that will surprise you.
Darantula - turnovers aren't what won that ball game. Dallas turned it over a fuck ton too. Harden fouling out, and Westbrook's bad decisions lost that game, its as simple as that. It's difficult being right ALL the fucking time you know.... I need to surf around and find What Durant had to say post game.Leave a comment:
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When Dirk hit those freethrows at the end to tie it I knew it was over, all the OKC players look like someone kicked their dog, lol. Durant looked like they were already losing while he was on the bench during the last timeout in regulation, they were too young to handle that pressure. I thought Durant was gonna cry in the postgame interview.
Edit: Dammit Doug get outta my head!Leave a comment:
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You could really see the youth of OKC cause them to unravel when things got tough... speaking of which, anyone see the KD postgame... I thought it was hilarious...awfully "pouty"...Leave a comment:
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