Are the NBA playoffs too physical? Have the refs actually lost control? Here's what the data says

Are the NBA playoffs too physical? Have the refs actually lost control? Here's what the data says

The discourse -- and discord -- surrounding playoff officiating isn't new. But this year, players and coaches have wondered if the league has lost control. The NBA says its ref data is in line with past years. Who's right?

“Worse Than Middleschoolers” - Rudy Gobert Mercilessly Trolled for Pre-game Ball Handling Routine

NBA players typically stick to their standard pre-game routines—but Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals called for something extra. The post “Worse Than Middleschoolers” – Rudy Gobert Mercilessly Trolled for Pre-game Ball Handling Routine appeared first on FirstSportz.

Report: There were ‘punches thrown’ during LeBron’s 2nd Cavs stint as he scrimmaged with 2nd unit vs. other starters

According to former Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Richard Jefferson, franchise icon LeBron James used to play alongside the team’s second unit in scrimmages against the squad’s other starters. On one occasion, it apparently didn’t end well. Things allegedly got heated, as Jefferson said that there were “punches thrown.” The details of the altercation as to who threw the punches, who received the punches and when exactly the punches were thro…