Raptors Discussion: V65 Round 3! No sweep for Cleveland

[Throw More Waffles]

It is somewhat bizarre that zero FTs...seems somewhat suspicious.

Is this that far off the infamous Tim Donaghy game?

I wonder if the refs are getting reamed out by their bosses right now.

 

[Swervin81]

Seriously, till that first Cavs foul of the game early in the 2nd, the last time the Cavs were called for a foul was with 1:37 left in the 3rd. Yeah, seriously. 28:40 of in game time without a foul, and OVER THREE QUARTERS since the last time we shot a FT.

 

[Dominator13]

There's a 0% probability that we keep Byombo next season. That guy is got to get close to the max contract, teams love to pay the big bucks to effective centers.

 

[Daisy Jane]

This game is just a perfect reminder why I can never get into basketball. The officiating is so obviously full of crap. They are clearly trying to give the other team the win.

In order to win the Raptors have to outplay Cleveland and the Officials.

The NBA is ****ing incompetent. If they only want certain games then kick out all the teams except the ones you want and just have one series between them.

right? like why bother having teams make the playoffs. have the "you're making us money" conference , and the "this is to make us relevent" conference. the YMUM conference plays for the Larry o Whatever trophy, and TiTMuR conference can play for another.

easy peasy.

 

[Swervin81]

Is this that far off the infamous Tim Donaghy game?

I wonder if the refs are getting reamed out by their bosses right now.

Lakers-Kings 2002? Yeah, I'd say. I mean, we haven't shot a single FT in over three quarters of game time dating back to game 3.

Speaking of, Donaghy was actually on the FAN 590 this afternoon as a guest. I believe he even predicted this **** happening.

 

[OLUSAF]

If Lebron really said he'll pay Jones fine for punching Biyombo in the groin... How is he not suspended?

I read it on ESPN.com

Nfl destroyed the saints for bounty gate

 

[Daisy Jane]

Seriously, till that first Cavs foul of the game early in the 2nd, the last time the Cavs were called for a foul was with 1:37 left in the 3rd. Yeah, seriously. 28:40 of in game time without a foul, and OVER THREE QUARTERS since the last time we shot a FT.

okay so is throwing the FT's important/ (like even if they had calls on them they could give them away, right?)

 

[Dr.Funk]

There's a 0% probability that we keep Byombo next season. That guy is got to get close to the max contract, teams love to pay the big bucks to effective centers.

He's gonna get a lot but he isn't getting anywhere near max.

 

[Pi]

I hope Casey goes after the refs again after this game. I'll chip in for his fine and start a gofundme for him. This is embarrassing for the NBA. Are you ****ing seriously telling me that only one team is fouling out there?

We are beating the Cavs and the refs. We will likely lose the series if this is the officiating we can expect because we can get hot or cold but the refs will always be cold for us. **** them. **** the NBA.

 

[Pocket Hercules]

Any hockey fans that ***** about NHL officiating should watch this game to see how good they have it by comparison.

 

[BackHandShelf22]

If even ESPN is saying it, then you know your wrong.

I've been watching the espn side for a game or two during the post-season. They've been pretty impartial which was a shocker to me.

You know officiating has been bad when...

 

[Throw More Waffles]

Lakers-Kings 2002? Yeah, I'd say. I mean, we haven't shot a single FT in over three quarters of game time dating back to game 3.

Speaking of, Donaghy was actually on the FAN 590 this afternoon as a guest. I believe he even predicted this **** happening.

Yeah, isn't he outspoken in saying that nba refs are frequently told by higher ups to manipulate games?

 

[Alerion]

okay so is throwing the FT's important/ (like even if they had calls on them they could give them away, right?)

Of course it's important, if we knock down even 5/10 FTs we're up by 21, not 16, not to mention how a loose whistle enables Cleveland to play incredibly physical and sometimes illegal D without repercussion.

Imagine trying to break the Devils' trap if the refs weren't calling obstruction penalties.

 

[HellasLEAF]

Any hockey fans that ***** about NHL officiating should watch this game to see how good they have it by comparison.

this.

p.s.

Go Raps Go

 

[Daisy Jane]

Of course it's important, if we knock down even 5/10 FTs we're up by 21, not 16, not to mention how a loose whistle enables Cleveland to play incredibly physical and sometimes illegal D without repercussion.

Imagine trying to break the Devils' trap if the refs weren't calling obstruction penalties.

okay - (i just thought that if the Cavs had fouls to give - then we wouldn't be throwing FT's anyway)
but thanks for the analogy it helps put it in perspective.

i won't ask what illegal D is I bet there's like a lot of situations.

 

[Pocket Hercules]

This game is just a perfect reminder why I can never get into basketball. The officiating is so obviously full of crap. They are clearly trying to give the other team the win.

In order to win the Raptors have to outplay Cleveland and the Officials.

The NBA is ****ing incompetent. If they only want certain games then kick out all the teams except the ones you want and just have one series between them.

100% agree. Like basketball but hate the NBA and the whole behind the scenes politics of them trying to remedy this potential disaster of having an Canadian team possibly advance to the finals. They should be ****ing embarrassed by all of this.

 

[LeeIs]

We need a big 3rd quarter here. Let's go boys!!

 

[Alerion]

okay - (i just thought that if the Cavs had fouls to give - then we wouldn't be throwing FT's anyway)
but thanks for the analogy it helps put it in perspective.

i won't ask what illegal D is I bet there's like a lot of situations.

Any time you're fouled while taking a shot you get FTs. Fouls to give only come into play on non-shooting plays.

 

[MJ65]

Come on guys - you can do it

Go Raptors Go

 

[Man Bear Pig]

There's a 0% probability that we keep Byombo next season. That guy is got to get close to the max contract, teams love to pay the big bucks to effective centers.

There's a 0% probability that Biz gets the max. That's crazy to even suggest.

 

[trellaine201]

here comes the Cavs run

 

[Woodman19]

Well that was short lived.

 

[Dr.Funk]

****

 

[JuanSnow]

make a shot, maybe?

 

[EpochLink]

****, we are slacking here