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I didn't want to post this on the official game thread as to not derail the purpose of that thread but figured that this would be a fun discussion to be had about all the terrible calls or no-calls being made by the refs as well as dirty calls and flopping.

This will not be exclusive to only OKC. Being Lakers fans, we might overlook plays that are done on the Lakers end as well so if the Lakers are also involved in it, feel free to post it as well.

I just particularly thought game 2 was so egregiously bad and expect the refs to continue this behavior down the series.

Note: If this is against the rules or not something that is allowed, feel free to remove this.

Chet flopping pretending he got hit in the face. Ayton scores a basket that is waived off.


Shai tosses his body into Kennard creating the contact. Ref waits to see if the ball goes in the basket or not before whistling for a foul giving Shai two FT's and artificially inflating...

Game 1 starts Tuesday night, it's going to be an up hill climb.

How we feeling? Lakers start the series without Luka and AR have to assume they won’t be back till the second round if somehow we get out of this series.

Game 1 is Saturday 7:30 pm on ABC

Seems like a hell of a first major hire for Walter, even if initially the title is a bit underwhelming.
Watch your back JJ? Regardless, this guy is the real deal as others have said initially. 364-136 (.728) overall record.

Bennett was the AP national coach of the year in 2007 and 2018. He led Virginia to six ACC regular-season championships. He previously coached at Washington State from 2006-09.

“When Rob and I began talking, what stood out to me was the chance to help out such a storied organization,” Bennett said in a statement. “The Lakers carry a tradition that speaks for itself, so to be connected to it and assist Rob and the Lakers in any way I can is exciting.”

Bennett played under his father, d*** Bennett, at Wisconsin-Green Bay before playing four years in the NBA, including three for Charlotte from 1992-95.

He wasn't fired in 2024, he retired from College ball because of the changes and how it impacted what he did.
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Had to lock him up after that recent G-League play