i dont think theres a single thing in there that is false per se.

some of it simply has to do with the long seasons. teams that know they are going to be in it really just dont have the incentive on a random night in january.

everyone knew this season was going to be golden state/cleveland. this is exactly what most people wanted to see. yes, it stinks in a way that it was so predetermined, but it doesnt make this finals that much more compelling. i can see the case for both ways. im not nearly as die hard for the NBA as i would be for the NHL. but this finals has me excited to watch, regardless of the outcome.
- stayinthefnnet

The NBA almost seems to accept having a dull season/playoffs for the matchup they and public wants to see in the Finals. Whatever works I guess.

Their ratings haven't been higher since the 90s
- PhillySportsGuy

Yeah, but what about the regular season.

It's two teams and then everyone else. I can't bother to get invested in a league where 95% of the teams dont have a shot and everyone knows it.

What is this basketball you speak of.

"Out of his 1356 minutes at 5v5 this season, over 823 of them occurred on a pairing with MacDonald, or more than 60% of his total ice time. The duo was put together by Dave Hakstol in late November and quickly became the team’s top pair, taking the most minutes and the toughest shifts on a nightly basis. And aside from some late-season lineup experimentation, the Provorov-MacDonald duo stayed together for the better part of four months.

Unsurprisingly, Provorov performed far better from a play-driving standpoint away from MacDonald. In those 823:11 minutes with him, Provorov posted a ghastly 46.9% Corsi For percentage, but was a strong 52.4% away from him. That’s the difference between a rookie season universally viewed as a success by the advanced stat community, and one viewed with justified skepticism."

http://www.broadstreethoc...grade-philadelphia-flyers

"Out of his 1356 minutes at 5v5 this season, over 823 of them occurred on a pairing with MacDonald, or more than 60% of his total ice time. The duo was put together by Dave Hakstol in late November and quickly became the team’s top pair, taking the most minutes and the toughest shifts on a nightly basis. And aside from some late-season lineup experimentation, the Provorov-MacDonald duo stayed together for the better part of four months.

Unsurprisingly, Provorov performed far better from a play-driving standpoint away from MacDonald. In those 823:11 minutes with him, Provorov posted a ghastly 46.9% Corsi For percentage, but was a strong 52.4% away from him. That’s the difference between a rookie season universally viewed as a success by the advanced stat community, and one viewed with justified skepticism."

http://www.broadstreethoc...grade-philadelphia-flyers
- Just5

I'd like to see the math behind this please.

Wow, Charles Barkley really had nothing good to say about the NBA Playoffs and he wasn't shy about it either.
- Sublime55

I loved his statement that they can't fire him. Ummmmmmmmmmmmm Chuck they can fire you, they'd just have to still pay you.

I'd like to see the math behind this please.
- Streit2ThePoint

It is way too complicated

It is way too complicated
- YuenglingJagr

PREDS!!

What is this basketball you speak of.
- bird_dog_pa

PREDS!!

- BiggE

twas another fantastic game to watch

It must be so much fun to be in Nashville for this...Crowd is insane.
- opeth_pa

I hate their uniforms and their logo but, damn, it sure looks like they know how to do this right. I have to get to a game there one day.

When watching the scf 2 things come to mind for me

1. How fast they are playing and how utterly dominated the flyers would be

2. Neither team would have a use for Brayden schenn if he was available to them

I loved his statement that they can't fire him. Ummmmmmmmmmmmm Chuck they can fire you, they'd just have to still pay you.
- dragonoffrost

He mentioned that as the reason for his willingness to say whatever he wants.

I thought that was a great few minutes.

It is way too complicated
- YuenglingJagr

Nah, it's pretty simple when you boil it down.

Use a mix of these numbers: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Combine them with these operators: + - / *
Voila! #fancy

When watching the scf 2 things come to mind for me

1. How fast they are playing and how utterly dominated the flyers would be

2. Neither team would have a use for Brayden schenn if he was available to them
- Just5

Yet they somehow found a way to skate Mike Fisher for 18 minutes

When watching the scf 2 things come to mind for me

1. How fast they are playing and how utterly dominated the flyers would be

2. Neither team would have a use for Brayden schenn if he was available to them
- Just5

lol - but to be fair, observation #1 was made frequently during the regular season

He mentioned that as the reason for his willingness to say whatever he wants.

I thought that was a great few minutes.
- Scoob

I particularly enjoyed watching Millbury try to frantically change the subject

I particularly enjoyed watching Millbury try to frantically change the subject
- YuenglingJagr

lol

When CB said he wanted to see "that alligator bite JR's ass" I roared with laughter.

lol

When CB said he wanted to see "that alligator bite JR's ass" I roared with laughter.
- Scoob

So stuck in the 70s
- mayorofangrytown

yet you hate Tom Petty

When watching the scf 2 things come to mind for me

1. How fast they are playing and how utterly dominated the flyers would be

2. Neither team would have a use for Brayden schenn if he was available to them
- Just5

I hope you found time to actually enjoy the game.

lol

When CB said he wanted to see "that alligator bite JR's ass" I roared with laughter.
- Scoob

brb...gotta poop

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