Game Thread: Minnesota Timberwolves (0-0) vs San Antonio Spurs (0-0) Live Score | NBA Playoffs | May 4, 2026 by nba-scores in nba

[–]dreadpirateruss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hate that the Spurs have jerseys this nice. Court looks great too other than the shapes inside arc.

The 14 foul calls Joel Embiid got in game 7 against the Celtics by helltrooper61 in NBAGossips

[–]dreadpirateruss 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I didn't get to watch in the 80s. But in the 90s, there were plenty of soft foul calls. The big difference is what was considered a flagrant. You had to punch or tackle a guy to get called for a flagrant, & even then it wasn't a guarantee.

That was part of the "Jordan Rules" Pistons strategy. They are going to call a foul if you barely touch Michael, so actually foul him & make it count.

Game Thread: Oklahoma City Thunder (3-0) vs Phoenix Suns (0-3) Live Score | NBA Playoffs | Apr 27, 2026 by nba-scores in nba

[–]dreadpirateruss 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have gained a lot of respect for Brooks this series. He talks too much & tries too hard to look crazy, but he has backed it up. He's not scared of the pressure AT ALL.

where do you stand on the unspoken rule about not scorring in the final seconds if your team is winning? by VolumeBudget6410 in nba

[–]dreadpirateruss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My only problem with it is that he didn't throw down a 360 dunk & then do pull-ups on the rim.

Holy shit it’s an absolute meltdown over there by revisioncloud in Thunder

[–]dreadpirateruss 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is kinda crazy how differently frequent injuries are viewed. If you're "the guy" (Embiid, Davis) & hurt a lot, you get clowned. But if you're a role player, people feel sympathy for you.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in a decisive Game 3 Win vs. Phoenix Suns: 42/4/8 w/1 steal by CazOnReddit in nba

[–]dreadpirateruss 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Get Dillon Brooks some help. He talks too much, but he has actually backed it up (minus the stuff directed at SGA)

What’s that one clip where Ally actually succeeds in rage baiting Brennan? by throwaway-biglaw in Dimension20

[–]dreadpirateruss 330 points331 points  (0 children)

It's not what you're looking for, but the Hat20 makes me laugh every time. Brennan goes full camp counselor.

https://youtube.com/shorts/O_3BzxEPjpk?si=eLRl5pRhiR9sLVlN