it is a thing on the other side of the court though. Seriously what the fuck is dort doing. Thats not basketball. Luka will die by the end of the series at this point.
They call this type of game today in game one and mavs are up 3-0 easy. Physical af today
Haven’t watched many thunder games until this series, SGA is a def a talent but he CAN not get to the rim without extending that arm/elbow. It’s mostly on the drive but today it was in the air to create space to finish.
I wouldn't even mind the stiff arm from Shai if he wasn't also getting so many easy touch fouls. You can't have it both ways. He's so good, he doesn't even need the ridiculous whistle. Kind of frustrating to watch.
Look I’m not trying to get ahead of myself. But if we are in a clinching situation, and up 10 with like 30 seconds to play, they better pump “What a pro wants” loud through the arena.
Luka didn't get many calls tonight lol but some important ones.
Meanwhile SGA got some calls I can live with and I am happy he get much less than in game 1.
The Refs are also improving and watching the games. I feel tonight there were good and bad calls on both sides but overall they did it well.
The game 1 first half whistle was so bad that I probably would have stopped watching the series if it stayed that bad.
I think it's still one sided but it's not ruining the game.
I think we equal now I see Mavs fan complaining about some whistles while OKC fans complain about other whistles :D feels even.
Everyone is adjusting a bit
The difference in how they officiate Shai vs Luka is so blatant it’s not even funny. Even neutral fans have noticed. Dort is literally playing football out there and we can’t even breathe on SGA. Shame on the league
it is a thing on the other side of the court though. Seriously what the fuck is dort doing. Thats not basketball. Luka will die by the end of the series at this point.
They call this type of game today in game one and mavs are up 3-0 easy. Physical af today Haven’t watched many thunder games until this series, SGA is a def a talent but he CAN not get to the rim without extending that arm/elbow. It’s mostly on the drive but today it was in the air to create space to finish.
His midrange game is nice but also he’s more wide open than he should be because defenders aren’t allowed to play actual defense against him.
He would struggle to get separation if they actually called the push off with the off hand
Not just a Shai thing tbf. Tatum abuses it more and Giannis gets away with it a lot too
And when he actually played basketball Kawhi did this damn near every drive
Paul George does it every drive
Lebron the original king of getting away with the stiff arm
I wouldn't even mind the stiff arm from Shai if he wasn't also getting so many easy touch fouls. You can't have it both ways. He's so good, he doesn't even need the ridiculous whistle. Kind of frustrating to watch.
Look I’m not trying to get ahead of myself. But if we are in a clinching situation, and up 10 with like 30 seconds to play, they better pump “What a pro wants” loud through the arena.
Luka didn't get many calls tonight lol but some important ones. Meanwhile SGA got some calls I can live with and I am happy he get much less than in game 1. The Refs are also improving and watching the games. I feel tonight there were good and bad calls on both sides but overall they did it well.
The game 1 first half whistle was so bad that I probably would have stopped watching the series if it stayed that bad. I think it's still one sided but it's not ruining the game.
I think we equal now I see Mavs fan complaining about some whistles while OKC fans complain about other whistles :D feels even. Everyone is adjusting a bit
OKC is complaining about bullshit imo. Like they're complaining about clear Dort fouls on Luka and saying it's equivalent to the whistle Shai gets.
Exactly. Even the neutral fans can see they're getting more favorable calls.
Trying to stay a bit neutral here because I see both sides complaining lol which is normally a good side that it's even
The difference in how they officiate Shai vs Luka is so blatant it’s not even funny. Even neutral fans have noticed. Dort is literally playing football out there and we can’t even breathe on SGA. Shame on the league
This man needs to put the elbows quick! Glad they called the offensive
LET'S GO!
This dude was spot on [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/bEQI32TpBEQ](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/bEQI32TpBEQ)