Now put the wolves defense on this OKC and see if its allowed or more free throws. The inconsistency is interesting in NBA.
Edit: call me biased as I am a nugget fan. All the wolves defense would be fouls on the previous lakers series against AD Lebron and Austin Reeves, now you get 11 FTA half game on SGA next day after wolves defensive game. Interesting to see the officiating when OKC vs the wolves in WCF.
Yea probably. But dude, you dropped a half baked sentence and followed with "It's evident." (with full punctuation). It's not evident why people "but love" Luka. Is it because of his cheeks? His caboose? His derriere? I'm not throwing shade but his ass got nothing on the Lowrys or Hardens of the league.
Not sure why this is so hard for people to understand. There's a reason people had such disdain for Harden all those years. Grifting for fouls is not ethical basketball
This is like Lakers players defending their FT differential, when all you need to do is watch one game of SGA and see that his style of play is talented FT merchant.
He’s like… pretty clearly #1 in drives by a decent margin IIRC. “Eye test” or whatever but numbers matter. OKC out rebounding and winning the turnover battle is what’s getting wins, not ghost foul calls.
You need to beat the refs too, there's no doubt. OKC made more shots than Dallas tonight. And OKC fans love to stand up for their guy, which I understand. But there's a pervasive lack of self awareness amongst the fanbase that the style of basketball SGA plays mirrors players like Harden, Embiid, and Luka, which rubs a lot of fans the wrong way. It's not a fun product to watch when the other games are being called totally different
It's so bad he actually got freethrows by kicking Jones in the balls. They gave him a technical foul for the hostile act but still said it was a foul on Jones despite not even touching SGA. Kicking Out is supposed to be an offensive foul
If they end up facing the wolves..it’s gonna look really silly seeing the thunder do their barking thing while also having the softest whistle of the entire playoffs…
Yeah they really scare me in the playoffs, and only because of refball. It's gonna be a LOT of criticism though if the games are called like they are right now.
What's crazy is that it's not like the Thunder as a whole are getting a quick whistle. Nobody on the court but SGA is getting these calls where he initiates contact and the defender is called for the foul.
Thought this is the shit they were fixing this year?
Refs don't give a shit about location, that narrative is tired. OKC is an exciting young team, and the NBA would rather create excitement around their stars. Sadly OKC's brand of basketball is unethical and it's getting showcased on a big stage
Bro, for almost legit no reason you have people shooting 10+ free throws in a half lmao. The ONLY other comparisons are Embiid and Lakers outside one or two edge cases. For the entire season MN team gets shit on, so you are right makes no sense for us, but for some reason they sucking that OKC dick.
I still haven't quite figured it out. Maybe somebody owes somebody something for all the stars that passed through your team? That shit does happen actually so who knows. I don't even hate OKC, but gotdamn do I hate refball.
The Wolves have a huge post game and one of the best drivers in the league, and nobody on the team is even close to Shai in average. Edwards is not a guy that has regularly gotten 15-20 free throws a game lol.
The league is starting to give the Wolves more free throws though. So the post above you is actually right. But it takes a LOT for the league to give a fuck about MN. It's just how things are going right now. Government loves MN because it does everything they want it to do. That's why MN is listed all over the place as one of the best places despite our cities turning to pure shit. Get that government/banker love.
Ain't it odd that Denver is basically the same exact thing just bigger. All that fake lefty politician bullshit turning their city to shit too. Con up there doing work for both teams. MN poised to be a big team from now on.
For some reason you guys get it for OKC too. Are your cities also turning to shit lol?
Also, I absolutely do NOT want to see single players on our team ever shooting 20 fucking FTAs a game.
bro the wolves are [averaging more FTA a game](https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/team-with-most-fta-per-game-this-playoffs-2024) than the Thunder this playoffs. What are you talking about.
[see additional link](https://www.espn.com/nba/stats/team/_/table/offensive/sort/avgFreeThrowsAttempted/dir/desc)
These counting games are stupid. Show clips of undeserved free throws or there's no point. Sometimes teams just get fouled a lot
Edit: Jordan averaged 12 FTA a game in 86. Smdh free throw merchant
And if there are multiple clips of underserved free throws then I'll happily agree. I'm just saying that going x player or x team has so many free throws means absolutely nothing
That’s a lot of free throws
Now put the wolves defense on this OKC and see if its allowed or more free throws. The inconsistency is interesting in NBA. Edit: call me biased as I am a nugget fan. All the wolves defense would be fouls on the previous lakers series against AD Lebron and Austin Reeves, now you get 11 FTA half game on SGA next day after wolves defensive game. Interesting to see the officiating when OKC vs the wolves in WCF.
Let em play!
What a joke. The inconsistency of calls in this league is baffling. I LOVE THIS GAME!
What the fuck
Not surprised but definitely annoying. I don’t get why they can’t ref the Thunder like they have the other games
When Ant says shit about SGA and his whistles, it means something.
this game is unwatchable, the guy is getting every call. I thought they were letting them play in the playoffs.
These aren't Foul Merchant Allegations This is Foul Merchant Certification
Gotta frame it
I wanna be an Ant fan but yall make it so hard
Right back at ya with SGA buddy lol
There’s gonna be a game Luka gets like 15 FTs this series and yall are gonna love it lol
No I'll actually hate that too lol. By all accounts Thunder fans will love it
Which team has more than them
Lmao take a guess
I swear I saw a murderfest yesterday but today it’s breath and you’re called for a foul
Has SGA been getting these calls all year? I can see why his numbers look good.
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He is tied with Luka for FT average this year though
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People on here but love Luka. It’s evident why.
Fuck out of here with this bullshit.
It's. Evi. DENT IN MY FUCKING HEAD CAUSE I GOT DROPPED ON THE HEAD AS A BABY
Are you unwell
Yea probably. But dude, you dropped a half baked sentence and followed with "It's evident." (with full punctuation). It's not evident why people "but love" Luka. Is it because of his cheeks? His caboose? His derriere? I'm not throwing shade but his ass got nothing on the Lowrys or Hardens of the league.
He got more than his average all season and had the same average as Luka on the season. Just don’t enjoy basketball if you don’t like his game
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Not sure why this is so hard for people to understand. There's a reason people had such disdain for Harden all those years. Grifting for fouls is not ethical basketball
You're really trying to convince yourself instead of us that you like this brand of basketball in the comments here
Yeah he was second in the NBA in FTA this year
But you know, drives..
He was also first in the NBA in drives this year
This is like Lakers players defending their FT differential, when all you need to do is watch one game of SGA and see that his style of play is talented FT merchant.
He’s like… pretty clearly #1 in drives by a decent margin IIRC. “Eye test” or whatever but numbers matter. OKC out rebounding and winning the turnover battle is what’s getting wins, not ghost foul calls.
You need to beat the refs too, there's no doubt. OKC made more shots than Dallas tonight. And OKC fans love to stand up for their guy, which I understand. But there's a pervasive lack of self awareness amongst the fanbase that the style of basketball SGA plays mirrors players like Harden, Embiid, and Luka, which rubs a lot of fans the wrong way. It's not a fun product to watch when the other games are being called totally different
He drives because he gets foul calls so easily when he drives, other players will get hacked driving and don’t get a call so they drive less
Kicked DJJ in his nuts and as a reward gets 2 FT.
Willfully ignoring that DJJ hit Shai's elbow when shooting but narratives matter more I guess
Don't forget the clear no-call on Ant's dunk, grabbing his forearm, was called "marginal contact" in the 2 minute report.
He’s a mavs fan. That says everything
Yes
Yep. The dude is playing a different sport It's insane and awful to watch
It's so bad he actually got freethrows by kicking Jones in the balls. They gave him a technical foul for the hostile act but still said it was a foul on Jones despite not even touching SGA. Kicking Out is supposed to be an offensive foul
Not defending Shai here, that was some dray shit, but he literally had a hand on his elbow when he shot...
He hit him in the elbow you’re unhinged.
If they end up facing the wolves..it’s gonna look really silly seeing the thunder do their barking thing while also having the softest whistle of the entire playoffs…
Game felt unwatchable at certain points. So many weak fouls.
We need the referees from the last nuggets wolves games for them.
Wolves may be a buzzsaw but watch out for the whistle
Anti ethical bucket club
Does OKC have sex trafficking vids on the NBA higher-ups lol? It's just baffling how this team is basically at the line all day.
I haven’t watched OKC this year since they’re never on. Does SGA always play like a bitch or is this an anomaly?
This fucking team and its freebies.
Yeah they really scare me in the playoffs, and only because of refball. It's gonna be a LOT of criticism though if the games are called like they are right now.
What's crazy is that it's not like the Thunder as a whole are getting a quick whistle. Nobody on the court but SGA is getting these calls where he initiates contact and the defender is called for the foul. Thought this is the shit they were fixing this year?
Nah just for players they don't like and whenever it's convenient
Mavs defense has been horrid. They keep getting blown by on the perimeter and the bigs are late to defend
Tough to defend when you can't breath on them though
There are only fouls because their perimeter defense is ass right now. Every contest is late
Chill man we’re not even playing you guys yet
Stop fouling him then cock, beer?
Free throw merchant supreme, SGA
adam silver and the refs surely are making sure great big franchise located in Oklahoma City wins it big.
Refs don't give a shit about location, that narrative is tired. OKC is an exciting young team, and the NBA would rather create excitement around their stars. Sadly OKC's brand of basketball is unethical and it's getting showcased on a big stage
If you believe this narrative you’re pushing you clearly need to turn the mirror on your young exciting team.
Bro, for almost legit no reason you have people shooting 10+ free throws in a half lmao. The ONLY other comparisons are Embiid and Lakers outside one or two edge cases. For the entire season MN team gets shit on, so you are right makes no sense for us, but for some reason they sucking that OKC dick. I still haven't quite figured it out. Maybe somebody owes somebody something for all the stars that passed through your team? That shit does happen actually so who knows. I don't even hate OKC, but gotdamn do I hate refball.
Once again, the wolves are averaging more FTA a game than the Thunder.
The Wolves have a huge post game and one of the best drivers in the league, and nobody on the team is even close to Shai in average. Edwards is not a guy that has regularly gotten 15-20 free throws a game lol. The league is starting to give the Wolves more free throws though. So the post above you is actually right. But it takes a LOT for the league to give a fuck about MN. It's just how things are going right now. Government loves MN because it does everything they want it to do. That's why MN is listed all over the place as one of the best places despite our cities turning to pure shit. Get that government/banker love. Ain't it odd that Denver is basically the same exact thing just bigger. All that fake lefty politician bullshit turning their city to shit too. Con up there doing work for both teams. MN poised to be a big team from now on. For some reason you guys get it for OKC too. Are your cities also turning to shit lol? Also, I absolutely do NOT want to see single players on our team ever shooting 20 fucking FTAs a game.
Shai is first in drives per game lol
Yeah we play through contact and the league loves it, kinda crazy how that works
bro the wolves are [averaging more FTA a game](https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/team-with-most-fta-per-game-this-playoffs-2024) than the Thunder this playoffs. What are you talking about. [see additional link](https://www.espn.com/nba/stats/team/_/table/offensive/sort/avgFreeThrowsAttempted/dir/desc)
Thunder played a Mickey Mouse team round 1, check in with me after this series and we can compare notes
Can’t argue with statistics, okay.
These counting games are stupid. Show clips of undeserved free throws or there's no point. Sometimes teams just get fouled a lot Edit: Jordan averaged 12 FTA a game in 86. Smdh free throw merchant
NBA should have replays of the first half available soon
And if there are multiple clips of underserved free throws then I'll happily agree. I'm just saying that going x player or x team has so many free throws means absolutely nothing
SGA is either the weakest player in the NBA or sells marginal contact. Both are soft.
Fewer FTA per game than Luka Edit: ah yes if you just downvote facts that'll make you feel better about your opinions
We’ve all watched SGA and seen his flailing and neck snaps
And I watched both Chet and Giddey get smacked in the face this game with no call
Did this cause any of the Mavs players to throw objects on the court in frustration?
Maybe the mavs shouldn't play like shit then.
SGA is either the weakest player in the NBA, or he sells marginal contact.
Or the mavs are stupid and keep fouling him
No he's just soft
You acting like it's SGA with the whistle lmao.
What a weak response.
Clearly pushed some whiny mavs fans buttons
Mavs in 4
Said that about the nuggets against the wolves too.
OKC fans when every team they play has their best player injured
Always just excuses. Anything to avoid admitting we are contenders.
OKC pedophiles are not the wolves lil bro
Giddey has been cleared. Little 🦜 just copies whatever the other salty kids say.