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Red Auerbach explains flopping and why he hates it with the help of Wes Unseld, Paul Silas, Elvin Hayes, Clem Haskins, and Mike Reardon (worst flopper ever).
His plea to end flopping is not directed at the players or even referees. He blames coaches, high school to the pros. “Lets not hurt the game.” And when you compare the flopping in this video to what we see in todays NBA it becomes quite apparent that the league has been long overdue for a course correction.
What a great series.
Turn on ESPN.
Tie game. 73-73.
One quarter left.
This marks the 25th time that LeBron James has played a game against these Boston Celtics in the NBA Playoffs, and what with the looming breakup of Boston’s original “Big 3” it is probably the last time.
The score? 12 wins for Boston; 12 wins for LeBron.
Game 7 is not just the tie-breaker in this series. It is THE tie-breaker. All the marbles.
(stat courtesy Brian Windhorst)
Rondo’d (v.) To create a distraction followed by a swift change of direction.
Game 6 totals for Paul Pierce: 9 points, 6 missed threes, one bench-clearing fart.
Look at this shimmy fan
Kevin Garnett welcomes you to the f@*king jungle.
CONGRATULATIONS BOSTON CELTICS AND UNLESS YOU WIN AGAIN THIS IS DEDICATED TO YOU.
Rajon Rondo’s shot chart from Game 2. Wet as a whistle.
A standing ovation for this man.
Doc Rivers, on playing Ray Allen tonight
Allen is still dealing with a sore right ankle
