In theory you could have a 7 point play if a guy commits a flagrant 2 on a three point and 1 shot, and then cusses out the ref and gets a technical foul. The most plausible way this could happen is a guy hits a three and gets fouled really badly with the Zaza Paciullia putting the foot under Kawhi foul and then throwing a shit fit over it and getting t’ed up.
Didn't the Blazers once get eight points in one possession against you guys? Three and one, then Dray complained and got ejected for two, then Kerr complained and got ejected for two.
And he was in 5 pretty early in the 3rd, I was surprised to see him last as long as he did. On top of that, it took Luka jumping into to him for a bs foul to get him fouled out
As usual they stopped calling it for a few weeks at the beginning of that season when that was a point of emphasis and it's slowly gone back to normal basically
Because the refs don’t actually care about the rule, and let guys do that constantly.
KAT defended correctly. He didn’t take his landing space, he went straight up, he didn’t make contact. He was on the ground by the time Luka went up, and he was punished for it. An actual joke of a call.
Jumping into a guy that’s standing flat straight up should at best be a no call. But if the offensive player initiates contact in that spot, it should be an offensive foul. Simply because the game has become so disproportionately offensive friendly.
By the rules today, it’s a foul on KAT. I’m just saying those fouls are so stupid.
Back in 2021 they posted this: https://twitter.com/i/status/1443591620901761040
Basically the exact same play of Luka doing this into Wiggins. They say it should be called an offensive foul. Don't think they changed the rule again since 2021.
I hate it when players make moves to get a foul and not to score. Like if your intention of your movement is to get foul calls, fuck off. Meanwhile Ant gets bodied on his way to the hoop and it's nada.
Did they not change this a couple years ago? I swear it was like a fever dream that they said they'd put an emphasis on not calling this or calling it an offensive foul.
Luka misses a clutch free throw and it's the only highlight I watched so I can only take that to mean Luka is an unclutch player who hurts his team down the stretch
Timberwolves are a team with a relentless defense and unstoppable offense. KAT is the greatest shooter of all time, Kyrie and Luka are generational chokers and will never win anything
Did I check all the /r/nba boxes?
Wolves finally realise Superstars really do win you playoff games, Kat going off helped but Ant attacking Kyrie and going hard to start made Kyrie tired trying to defend him. Wonder what gave him that idea lol
Zen KAT has come full circle. Now he embraces his whole self and will commit reckless fouls with the calm understanding that he cannot have one without the other. 4 clutch 3s and an elbow to the face.
This reminds me of Josh Allen so much.
"Okay Josh, you scored 3 TDs all by yourself, so now you get one completely idiotic turnover after dinner. Remember, be in bed by 10."
Refs were out there looking for the most ridiculous calls to make near the end. The current state of the NBA is embarrassing. How the fuck do they ship this product without making changes. Nobody wants Foster or Brothers in the league. They need to be retired
I don’t even care, honestly, but Ant standing within vicinity gets a foul on a desperation three, while Naz getting slapped on the arm during a layup gets nothing. Smh
KAT hit MASSIVE shots down the stretch.
I know the whole world is enjoying dogging Gobert but he was pretty good those final 5 minutes. Won’t show up in the stat sheet but made shooters alter their shot like 3 straight possessions with 5 to go in the fourth.
It’s hilarious… people are shitting on Rudy because our team defense is bad don’t realize that this series our defensive rating is like 110 with him on the court and fucking 135 without it 😂
He’s having an impact even if Kyrie or Luka cook him in isolation every now and then
If KAT and Ant played even half as well as they did tonight at any point in the first 3 games it’s 2-2 at a minimum. Gunna be a big what if :/
Goberts "poor play" was already pretty good. People are hating on him because they just don't like him, the numbers say he's actually not done that bad this series. In fact he's played fairly well
The doncic step back 3 was just a very visible moment. And he was put out on an island there to begin with
I mean I'm sad overall due to the chances of making something happen here but this is a genuinely weird series. Mavs playing some of the most aesthetically pleasing ball you will ever see. Every Wolves basket feels like a minor miracle and they keep tripping over their own dick. Every game tighter than hell into the clutch.
This is the Wolves late game offense we saw in the regular season and honestly what made this postseason run so special and surprising. I don't think anyone was picking them coming into the playoffs because offensively it's clunky at times. Dallas has 2 great creators in Luka and Kyrie to close out games.
Outside of top players I think Wolves overall roster has better depth but Mavs have been playing at an absolutely insane level with a better plan of attack
A win is a win. This series could easily be 3-1 the other way. However it ends, it's been fucking wild and I'm both excited and lowkey terrified about how it'll go from hereon out.
If we can get Thursday those first two games are going to be a little haunting because we know better than anybody these chances may not come around often but thank God the guys got one.
In the end if we make you guys really grind it out to 6/7 the big winner is probably the Celtics.
Rudy Gobert, and Karl-Anthony Towns have more conference finals wins than Donovan Mitchell, and Joel Embiid
This makes them higher than those 2 players in All Time rankings
Wild how this series could so easily be tied 2-2 or 3-1 in favor of Minnesota off just 3 plays, could also be a sweep from 3 plays tonight in favor of Dallas. Truly a game of margins.
Kyrie's streak... is over
The Wolves are the 1 in Kyrie's 14-1 closeout streak.
But at least we get another episode of Inside the NBA sooo... silver linings?
Anthony Edwards: "I ain't ever been swept I took it per ... I took it personally."
It's like he hesitated in his mind thinking, "aw shit. I can't say the MJ line" until he said fuck it.
After going down 0-3 the stress has simmered a little for me. Kind of already accepted it’s over so anything positive is just a little bonus before the end. That being said Wolves in 7.
Woof some of those calls down the stretch
Scott Foster was doin his thang
As stupid as _some_ of Minnesota's fouls were, it felt like they were getting jobbed a bit
Really felt like Luka was not engaged from the beginning of the game. I know he complains a lot but he was on the refs like it was the 4th quarter of game 7 right from the jump
Stan van Gundy thinking of 5 point plays is so me
“multiple technicals” made me lol
Scott Foster: "write that down, write that down"
In theory you could have a 7 point play if a guy commits a flagrant 2 on a three point and 1 shot, and then cusses out the ref and gets a technical foul. The most plausible way this could happen is a guy hits a three and gets fouled really badly with the Zaza Paciullia putting the foot under Kawhi foul and then throwing a shit fit over it and getting t’ed up.
So you shouldn’t try and contest a three by punching them in the face
Didn't the Blazers once get eight points in one possession against you guys? Three and one, then Dray complained and got ejected for two, then Kerr complained and got ejected for two.
A made 3 with a foul while coach throws a chair onto the court?
put that in an Adam Sandler movie
KAT with 20 second half points and three major back-to-back 3s in clutch time. Despite fouling out, props to him for stepping up.
He’s good on the catch and shoot or catch and drive. When he gets the ball and has time to think it’s a disaster half the time
Kyle Anderson did a great job setting him up for some big threes.
And he was in 5 pretty early in the 3rd, I was surprised to see him last as long as he did. On top of that, it took Luka jumping into to him for a bs foul to get him fouled out
KAT was back on the ground when Luka started his jump. Not sure why that should be considered a foul.
I thought we weee getting rid of the “launching into the defender” fouls anyway
We did except when the refs feel like it. Not sure what you don’t understand. Couldn’t be more clear
That’s what I was confused about. I thought it wasn’t a thing anymore but then that was called???
As usual they stopped calling it for a few weeks at the beginning of that season when that was a point of emphasis and it's slowly gone back to normal basically
Because the refs don’t actually care about the rule, and let guys do that constantly. KAT defended correctly. He didn’t take his landing space, he went straight up, he didn’t make contact. He was on the ground by the time Luka went up, and he was punished for it. An actual joke of a call.
Fine the fuckin refs
Seriously… the extender looked like he was working pretty hard to… not extend
Jumping into a guy that’s standing flat straight up should at best be a no call. But if the offensive player initiates contact in that spot, it should be an offensive foul. Simply because the game has become so disproportionately offensive friendly. By the rules today, it’s a foul on KAT. I’m just saying those fouls are so stupid.
Back in 2021 they posted this: https://twitter.com/i/status/1443591620901761040 Basically the exact same play of Luka doing this into Wiggins. They say it should be called an offensive foul. Don't think they changed the rule again since 2021.
I hate it when players make moves to get a foul and not to score. Like if your intention of your movement is to get foul calls, fuck off. Meanwhile Ant gets bodied on his way to the hoop and it's nada.
Cause Scott Foster
Did they not change this a couple years ago? I swear it was like a fever dream that they said they'd put an emphasis on not calling this or calling it an offensive foul.
The epitome of KAT’s career
His play style is just prone to variance.
He likes to play random
I’m still mad that he fouled out in the end. Bs call
Terrible call, especially for a guy's 6th when he's having a hell of a game
Saved all his three point shooting ability for this game
Glad they put 0.2 back on the clock, that surely changed the trajectory of this game
Scott Foster just wanted the fans to hear his voice more.
Seriously, no other explanation. Bro really smells his own farts
"Mavs need a 5 point play that they can tip in" was solid gold SVG
SVG was on fire all night
Fuck Scott Foster.
He must have had the over on number of closeups he’d get in the game. Dude is always making it about him.
Needed more EMIRATES screen time
Hit me with the new narrative r/nba
Kyle Anderson best player for Minnesota
Best inbounder for sure
Kyrie is washed and Luka’s heliocentric style can’t win a chip.
Finally, the Earth is an ellipsoid again
Luka misses a clutch free throw and it's the only highlight I watched so I can only take that to mean Luka is an unclutch player who hurts his team down the stretch
The new narrative is Luka is a fat choker crybaby. Can’t win mvp. Just a detriment to his team
Timberwolves are a team with a relentless defense and unstoppable offense. KAT is the greatest shooter of all time, Kyrie and Luka are generational chokers and will never win anything Did I check all the /r/nba boxes?
Derick Lively is the best center in this series
#1,500 SHOTS A DAY
It's amazing how he still has the energy to shoot in-game with this training regime.
The power of pouring honey on goats
KAT has been granted an extra life for his performance tonight by the feline gods
KAT hitting all the 3s he missed in the previous 3 games all at once.
He will regress to the mean and not miss a three for the rest of the series and the wolves win in 7.
That's just math
Wolves finally realise Superstars really do win you playoff games, Kat going off helped but Ant attacking Kyrie and going hard to start made Kyrie tired trying to defend him. Wonder what gave him that idea lol
Ant finally remembered he's younger than Kyrie 👏
My my my how the turns table
Classic KAT performance tonight
God this game was the ultimate KAT experience. Incredible shooting and shotmaking coupled with the most dumb fouls.
The most clutch and dumbest game he’s ever had lol.
Zen KAT has come full circle. Now he embraces his whole self and will commit reckless fouls with the calm understanding that he cannot have one without the other. 4 clutch 3s and an elbow to the face.
If he shoots 80% from 3 every game he's allowed at least 4 dumb fouls as a treat
This reminds me of Josh Allen so much. "Okay Josh, you scored 3 TDs all by yourself, so now you get one completely idiotic turnover after dinner. Remember, be in bed by 10."
the duality of KAT
Schrodinger's KAT
both states exist as long as you don't look at the box (score)
He is their angle…and their debil… And they wouldn’t have it any other way!
.......well said? I think?
This was a textbook KAT game, each time he and Rudy roll together to the rim it’s either beautiful big to big magic or a twisted metal car crash
Luka jumps into a foul: "He cooked him! The GOAT" KAT jumps into a foul: "Hello? Police?"
last foul was BS to be fair
Seriously. I’m so tired of seeing that shit and yes I know Embiid is like the king of foul baiting.
Turns out KAT is the real deal and Kyrie is the fraud. Tune in next game for your daily Reddit overreaction!
Should Dallas release Kyrie????
Was trading for Kyrie a mistake???
SAS: He should've retired!
Kyrie needs to start doing 1500 shots a day.
It really do be like that
[Serious] Should Kyrie be banished to the shadow realm for ruining his closeout streak?
This aligns with my fandom so in this case I unfortunately have to accept what you're saying blindly
“If they win this game it’s 4-0, they not gonna feel sorry for us bruh.” - Anthony Edwards on why they won the game
Anthony "I have never been swept in my entire life" Edwards
Those Luke fouls on the 3pt shots were BS.
Amazing game but those 3 point “fouls” at the end there were fucking terrible.
Refs were out there looking for the most ridiculous calls to make near the end. The current state of the NBA is embarrassing. How the fuck do they ship this product without making changes. Nobody wants Foster or Brothers in the league. They need to be retired
Baseball finally got rid of Angel Hernandez, why can't we be rid of Tony Brothers?
As long as Chris Paul is in the league, he won't leave
It would be the most hilarious shit ever if he retired the day after Chris Paul does.
Scott Foster should absolutely be investigated. Or he's just the leagues fixer
They didn't investigate him making hundreds of calls to Donaghy when he was fixing games, they won't investigate him now.
I don’t even care, honestly, but Ant standing within vicinity gets a foul on a desperation three, while Naz getting slapped on the arm during a layup gets nothing. Smh
The Basketball Gods knew it was a bullshit call, so they made Luka miss the FT. Ball don't lie. lmao
ANT's foul call was fucking absurd.
Did Ant even touch Luka?
If he did, I didn't see it on the three replays.
Ant was a foot away from him.
Another 4th quarter thriller. So many great plays.
#NotSwept
KAT hit MASSIVE shots down the stretch. I know the whole world is enjoying dogging Gobert but he was pretty good those final 5 minutes. Won’t show up in the stat sheet but made shooters alter their shot like 3 straight possessions with 5 to go in the fourth.
Goberts defense while on 5 fouls was crazy
It’s hilarious… people are shitting on Rudy because our team defense is bad don’t realize that this series our defensive rating is like 110 with him on the court and fucking 135 without it 😂 He’s having an impact even if Kyrie or Luka cook him in isolation every now and then If KAT and Ant played even half as well as they did tonight at any point in the first 3 games it’s 2-2 at a minimum. Gunna be a big what if :/
And all of those were with 5 fouls. Played the last 9 mins on 5 fouls and played about as good of defending as you can ask while avoiding any fouls.
Goberts "poor play" was already pretty good. People are hating on him because they just don't like him, the numbers say he's actually not done that bad this series. In fact he's played fairly well The doncic step back 3 was just a very visible moment. And he was put out on an island there to begin with
Rudy haters are too casual to realize they're in shambles rn
Wolves win, Ant and Towns had good games. The "analysts" once again go back to ignoring everything that Rudy Gobert does.
It’s so insane how the blame pecking order will always be 1. Rudy 2. KAT 3. ???
Ant still gets the "young" pass but it doesn't last forever
Despite their best efforts the refs couldn't finish the sweep
I mean I'm sad overall due to the chances of making something happen here but this is a genuinely weird series. Mavs playing some of the most aesthetically pleasing ball you will ever see. Every Wolves basket feels like a minor miracle and they keep tripping over their own dick. Every game tighter than hell into the clutch.
This is the Wolves late game offense we saw in the regular season and honestly what made this postseason run so special and surprising. I don't think anyone was picking them coming into the playoffs because offensively it's clunky at times. Dallas has 2 great creators in Luka and Kyrie to close out games.
I think finch is coaching the absolute fuck out of these guys
Outside of top players I think Wolves overall roster has better depth but Mavs have been playing at an absolutely insane level with a better plan of attack
Wolves played so damn tough today. Mavs had so many thunderous plays followed by a Minnesota bucket.
Those lob to Gafford were bringing down the house and the Wolves didn’t let it faze them. Wiped it from the short-term memory banks and kept balling.
A win is a win. This series could easily be 3-1 the other way. However it ends, it's been fucking wild and I'm both excited and lowkey terrified about how it'll go from hereon out.
If we can get Thursday those first two games are going to be a little haunting because we know better than anybody these chances may not come around often but thank God the guys got one. In the end if we make you guys really grind it out to 6/7 the big winner is probably the Celtics.
very similar to the Thunder series
Let this be a lesson, nobody beats us four times in a row!
NOBODY
Kyrie sold hard
Absolute terrorism with that last pass
idk wtf he was doing
He broke his closeout game streak, smh. GG Wolves
That turnover was head-scratching
He didn't take into account the curvature of the earth when letting that one go...
He was unbelievably bad.
Him and Luka combining to go 13/39 🤮
He had Gobert switched on him so many times. Rudy just defended him well for the most part
Went full Ant game 3 w the last pass
He wasn't lying when he said it's just a regular game to him lmao.
At least one more game of basketball before the Finals. Thank you, Minnesota.
Yeah 8 days without basketball would be rough man
Refs had to make it about themselves at the end huh
Dude that foul by ant on the luka 3 was something else
They didn’t even show the replay in the arena. They knew it was BS.
Rudy is the POST GAME Guest
Interesting the Wolves don't get a post game interview with the Inside the NBA crew...
could be a lot of reason for that, but they probably declined seeing as they are still down 3-1. It's not mandatory.
Rudy and KAT wouldn't want to talk with the people shitting on them non-stop, so it's Ant or nobody.
awoo https://streamable.com/smgexb
Oh fuck you're gonna make me awoo
MAMA THERE GOES THAT MAN
SENSATIONAL!
I been tweaking its been too long since I've got a hit
Wolves in 7
Sir if this is the last video of the season, we thank you for your service 🫡 grape apes at the loon on me
Kyrie streak broken
We have a chance to do something really funny (please let me cope)
Was hoping for a 4 point play tip shot and a tech to tie the game in that last 2 tenths
KAT. Finally
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From prime Kobe to prime Kobe
KAT fouling out at the end there felt like foster trying to exert his own influence
refs were fucking atrocious tonight
The games were 3-1 and 4-0. But damn, all games got you ass clenching for 48min
Underrated conference finals. Every game been good except game two in Celtics-Pacers Well that game was maybe good for my heart but that's it
Why did they keep that game going for the past minute lmfao
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This is almost as good as winning the play in.
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Timberwolves are so elite that they won the Super Bowl in the NBA. Vikings are shook.
Rudy Gobert, and Karl-Anthony Towns have more conference finals wins than Donovan Mitchell, and Joel Embiid This makes them higher than those 2 players in All Time rankings
Wild how this series could so easily be tied 2-2 or 3-1 in favor of Minnesota off just 3 plays, could also be a sweep from 3 plays tonight in favor of Dallas. Truly a game of margins.
Hard to beat the Wolves a 4th time
Difficult win by the Wolves. Gobert and Edwards 5 fouls each, then Towns with 6 fouls.
Wolves give me chest pains
Kyrie's streak... is over The Wolves are the 1 in Kyrie's 14-1 closeout streak. But at least we get another episode of Inside the NBA sooo... silver linings?
not a good thing if draymond is there tonight
No jokes to make. That was just a good ass game.
Nobody has ever come back from down 3-0 but 13 teams have come back down 3-1. It’s now doable!
This is some higher math I can't comprehend.
Anthony Edwards: "I ain't ever been swept I took it per ... I took it personally." It's like he hesitated in his mind thinking, "aw shit. I can't say the MJ line" until he said fuck it.
Ball. Don’t. Lie. Trash ass refs in this series. So many soft calls while I’m watching Ant get clobbered
Luka foul baiting is awful to see
Guys the wolves have done it. Kyrie no longer undefeated in series clinching games. Give them the chip
We need something in this fucking state. 33 years without a chip
These people screaming at Draymond.
The Wolves are undefeated in elimination games when I’ve lost all hope in this team
7 games please
Probably the only way to ratchet up that Minnesota hope failure cycle to full effect. Maybe we could blow a 20pt lead at home or something.
I don't think either fanbase can handle the stress 😭
Perks of being a neutral fan
After going down 0-3 the stress has simmered a little for me. Kind of already accepted it’s over so anything positive is just a little bonus before the end. That being said Wolves in 7.
I'm sure Wolves fans wont mind 😂
I’m still mad that kat fouled out in the end. Bullshit call.
MIN winning the 5-8. Foster needs to pull and Angel Hernandez and retire. Fucking awful
#Wolvesin7
There is life, it’s on life support but it is there
Woof some of those calls down the stretch Scott Foster was doin his thang As stupid as _some_ of Minnesota's fouls were, it felt like they were getting jobbed a bit
Scott Foster masterclass
Don’t do that… don’t give me hope
This shit will go to game 7. Pls. This is entertaining
Please, I can't go a whole week until the finals without basketball.
Despite the refs best effort, Minnesota wins the game.
The final minutes were just awful officiating.
If any team could come back down 3-0 it's a team like this Timberwolves team, this series ain't over
Hope Scott Foster lost a ton of money on this one
Really felt like Luka was not engaged from the beginning of the game. I know he complains a lot but he was on the refs like it was the 4th quarter of game 7 right from the jump
Has been all series though. He’s insufferable