Paul George possible game 7 suspension

[jzek]

http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4392295/scotthill.gif

"During an altercation, all players not participating in the game must remain in the immediate vicinity of their bench. Violators will be suspended, without pay, for a minimum of one game and fined up to $50,000."


EDIT: If you think they won't suspend George and the other Pacer because it's game 7, I present to you the Diaw and Stoudemire game 7 suspension for the same thing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3LjDlMd12g (fast-forward to around 0:55)

[sportjames23]

Uh, oh. Could get interesting.

[navy]

He is close enough to the bench that they will let it go. Plus...it's a game 7.

[Bernie Nips]

It's not just Paul George either, who else is that stepping further on to the court?

[USABall]

http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4392295/scotthill.gif

"During an altercation, all players not participating in the game must remain in the immediate vicinity of their bench. Violators will be suspended, without pay, for a minimum of one game and fined up to $50,000."


I think his location qualifies under that phrase.

[jzek]

He is close enough to the bench that they will let it go. Plus...it's a game 7.

Stat and Diaw suspended in Game 7 for the same thing when they were still with Phoenix a few years back.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3LjDlMd12g

[MellowYellow]

Horrible injustice if he doesn't get suspended, remember when Amare got suspended in 07? that cost them the series

[NumberSix]

I think his location qualifies under that phrase.
The way that they fcuked the suns, if they let this slide.....

[TheMarkMadsen]

Please no, this bull shit cost Phoenix a finals trip

[1987_Lakers]

Horrible injustice if he doesn't get suspended, remember when Amare got suspended in 07? that cost them the series

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhXNhDmW86o

[Akrazotile]

They won't suspend him.




Because he's black.

[fiddy]

OP is retarded if he really thinks that PG24 is getting suspended for that

[zoom17]

no way he will get suspended.

[MellowYellow]

Note: Suns weren't winning that series in '07.
Yes they were GTFO with that. Unless you are referring to how completely uneven the reffing in that series was would have continued..

[Relinquish]

Please no, this bull shit cost Phoenix a finals trip

It's not like you actually like the Pacers, all you care about is that they might have a chance of beating the Heat. :confusedshrug:

[HoopsFanNumero1]

He better be suspended. The league pretty much gift-wrapped a title to the Spurs by screwing over the Suns back in '07 for the same shit.

[T_L_P]

Yes they were GTFO with that. Unless you are referring to how completely uneven the reffing in that series was would have continued..

No, they weren't. The Spurs were the better team, and they won the series in 6. It's not like Amare got suspended for a game 7 that the Spurs won in single digits.

[zoom17]

It's not like you actually like the Pacers, all you care about is that they might have a chance of beating the Heat. :confusedshrug:

the wizards will beat them in 5.

[russwest0]

the guy to the right of him also stepped on the court :eek:

suspend all the players!

[Rik Smits' Hair]

Dream on. :oldlol:

[wally_world]

Wont matter. Pacers will win with or without PG.

[Kingwillball]

Wont matter. Pacers will win with or without PG.


No they don't win without him. They may not win with him.

[zoom17]

Wont matter. Pacers will win with or without PG.

:coleman:

[Lebron23]

He better be suspended. The league pretty much gift-wrapped a title to the Spurs by screwing over the Suns back in '07 for the same shit.


This

Nash, Amare, and D'Antoni are rolling in their graves right now.

[MellowYellow]

No, they weren't. The Spurs were the better team, and they won the series in 6. It's not like Amare got suspended for a game 7 that the Spurs won in single digits.

It cost them game 5 and 6

[Lebron23]

:coleman:


I always want to punch that taiwanese/chinese in the head.

[Rik Smits' Hair]

Indiana has been playing like crap. Heat fans still nervous and want PG thrown out of game 7 :oldlol:

[zoom17]

Indiana has been playing like crap. Heat fans still nervous and want PG thrown out of game 7 :oldlol:

who is nervous you guys should be embarrassed that a 8 seed pushed you guys to 7 games.

[livinglegend]

:facepalm
The NBA would become a joke if they suspended him for that.

[Lebron23]

who is nervous you guys should be embarrassed that a 8 seed pushed you guys to 7 games.


This

Hawks without Al Horford.

[Rik Smits' Hair]

:facepalm
The NBA would become a joke if they suspended him for that.

The NBA is already a farce in some regards

[T_L_P]

It cost them game 5 and 6

Everyone was back for game 6. The one game suspension cost them nothing there.

[livinglegend]

The NBA is already a farce in some regards

Yeah, but the commish is not dumb. He knows what s good for his business. Suspending George wouldnt do any good for the NBA, only worsen its image.

[HoopsFanNumero1]

Indiana has been playing like crap. Heat fans still nervous and want PG thrown out of game 7 :oldlol:

Firstly, no one's afraid of the shitty Pacers.

And your reaction is exactly right. It's a joke to suspend a player for something this minor. And that's exactly why what happened to the Suns in '07 was such a farce. Nash, D'Antoni, etc. They would all have a much better reputation if it wasn't for that rig-job.

[atljonesbro]

Hope not. I'd rather the Hawks earn a win then get this asterisk game 7 win.

[konex]

That's immediate vicinity. No way he gets suspended

[Droid101]

No, they weren't. The Spurs were the better team, and they won the series in 6. It's not like Amare got suspended for a game 7 that the Spurs won in single digits.
Suns would have won if those suspensions didn't take place, period.

[Rik Smits' Hair]

That's immediate vicinity. No way he gets suspended

Common sense. :cheers:

[T_L_P]

Suns would have won if those suspensions didn't take place, period.

Ah, the hypothetical game. Amare broke the rules. I don't think the suspension was warranted, but the players should be smarter than that.

Spurs won the series, and they won in game 6 with Amare back. So no, it's unlikely they win if those suspensions didn't take place.

[Magic731]

People think PG will get suspended because of a similar incident seven years ago when a different person was in charge.... PG is playing in game 7 you can count on that.

[Rik Smits' Hair]

People think PG will get suspended because of a similar incident seven years ago when a different person was in charge.... PG is playing in game 7 you can count on that.

Now if PG would have run to half court and had to have been held back, I could see the suspension.

[TheMarkMadsen]

It's not like you actually like the Pacers, all you care about is that they might have a chance of beating the Heat. :confusedshrug:

Obvious alt is obvious.

Anyways, this has nothing to do with the heat :facepalm Pacers aren't beating them.

This has to do with calling the game correctly, Suns were screwed over by this stupid rule in 07 and it shouldn't ever happen again.

[Droid101]

Ah, the hypothetical game. Amare broke the rules. I don't think the suspension was warranted, but the players should be smarter than that.

Spurs won the series, and they won in game 6 with Amare back. So no, it's unlikely they win if those suspensions didn't take place.
Spurs stan with Spurs avatar. :roll: :roll:

[Magic731]

Now if PG would have run to half court and had to have been held back, I could see the suspension.
Exactly, he took one or two little steps and people are calling for him to be suspended :roll:

[zoom17]

Spurs stan with Spurs avatar. :roll: :roll:

who is that guy on your avatar?

[Rik Smits' Hair]

People were outraged over the Suns decision when it happened. But people hate Indiana and I wonder if somehow PG does get suspended if the outrage would be the same. I doubt it.

[T_L_P]

Spurs stan with Spurs avatar. :roll: :roll:

Spurs beat the Suns 6 times in the Playoffs since Duncan was drafted, and they lost once.

Now apparently the Suns are winning a bunch of series against them because of "lucky injuries".

Right.

[jzek]

People were outraged over the Suns decision when it happened. But people hate Indiana and I wonder if somehow PG does get suspended if the outrage would be the same. I doubt it.

Because that Suns team was fun to watch. This Indy team is boring as hell.

[gts]

no way, there's nothing to be suspended for in that gif...

[Rik Smits' Hair]

Take a look at the Wizard's bench. How many players were suspended in this instance for leaving the vicinity of the bench?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdhH7KdTtEg

[Number24]

Take a look at the Wizard's bench. How many players were suspended in this instance for leaving the vicinity of the bench?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdhH7KdTtEg
Nice one!

We are invoking a new precedent in this case! Not the Suns'!

[Droid101]

Now apparently the Suns are winning a bunch of series against them because of "lucky injuries".

No, just two.

You (and the other Spur stans) are the only people on the planet who agree with you. Stay asterisk my friend.

[Rik Smits' Hair]

If anyone should be suspended it's Scott for pushing Hill in the face :oldlol:

[JohnFreeman]

Everyone send a letter to the NBA so they have to suspend him.

[Fiddlesticks]

doesn't matter

[Lebron23]

doesn't matter


How many points did he scored against Miami in Game 7 last year?

[bukowski81]

He wont get suspended.

He was in the near vecinity of the bench.

When that Suns thing happened, Amare literally started running towards Nash who was close to midcourt.

[Number24]

How many points did he scored against Miami in Game 7 last year?
Right!

And Atlanta is as good as Miami now?

[Fiddlesticks]

How many points did he scored against Miami in Game 7 last year?
don't care

[SilkkTheShocker]

don't care

Than why even respond :hammerhead:

[SilkkTheShocker]

Suspend George for game 7 and the first 5 of next season. Their is no place for that in the NBA.

[T_L_P]

No, just two.

You (and the other Spur stans) are the only people on the planet who agree with you. Stay asterisk my friend.

Agree with me on what? What are we even talking about? Amare broke the rules, he got suspended, the Spurs won, like they did the previous how many times.

The real asterisk is '02. Those poor Kings did nothing wrong, they broke no rules, and the league still ****ed them over.

[andremiller07]

Honestly if he plays or if he does not, doesn't really matter if Atlanta is hitting shots they will win if they are not they will lose. Ancic has been utter dog shit this series.

Plus it would be somewhat fair considering Atlanta has missed there best player for the first 6 games of the series.

[Anaximandro1]

Please no, this bull shit cost Phoenix a finals trip


Suns would have won if those suspensions didn't take place, period.


:oldlol:


2005 Spurs 4 - Suns 1

2007 Spurs 4 - Suns 2

2008 Spurs 4 - Suns 1


2005-08 Spurs 12 - Suns 4

[Droid101]

:oldlol:


2005 Spurs 4 - Suns 1

2006 Spurs 4 - Suns 2

2008 Spurs 4 - Suns 1


2005-08 Spurs 12 - Suns 4
Instead of looking at win/loss totals, why not look at how close games were, and how the outcomes might have changed if they had their best players?

Oh yeah, because you're a homer idiot. Totally forgot.

[Droid101]

Agree with me on what? What are we even talking about? Amare broke the rules, he got suspended, the Spurs won, like they did the previous how many times.What a bitch you are. If duncan did the same thing as Amar'e, you'd be crying non-stop about it.


The real asterisk is '02. Those poor Kings did nothing wrong, they broke no rules, and the league still ****ed them over.
LOL Go back and watch game 5 of that series and tell me the entire series was rigged for the Lakers to win.

You are an idiot.

[Legends66NBA7]

What a bitch you are. If duncan did the same thing as Amar'e, you'd be crying non-stop about it.

Because Duncan isn't a dumbass like Amare. He doesn't need to act macho in front of people trying to get into a fight when he's not supposed to be on the court or in the locker room punching fire extinguishers.

[All Net]

Tough decision...

[DCL]

the NBA has never been consistent with its rules.

some people get away with stuff all the time.

some never do.

it depends who you are, your prior history, and if they like you or not.

doubt he gets suspended over this.

[russwest0]

LeBron needs even more help :oldlol:

[MMM]

Suns lost game 6 at home with their Suspended players back.

Not sure why people are confident one way or another with a hypothetical series with a different 5, 6, and 7. Shame that game 5 was ruined but if the Suns won game 6 in their building than those saying Suns would win that series would have a stronger argument.

[Threethrows]

One of the biggest myths in basketball is that the Suns were screwed out of a championship. That's garbage, they COULD have won, but there is no guarantee they do. Stop trying to use hypothetical situations as facts backing up your claim. :facepalm

[oarabbus]

Ban Paul George :rockon:

[ace23]

Stat and Diaw suspended in Game 7 for the same thing when they were still with Phoenix a few years back.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3LjDlMd12g
Uh, are you blind? They were way further out.

[Verticality]

EDIT: If you think they won't suspend George and the other Pacer because it's game 7, I present to you the Diaw and Stoudemire game 7 suspension for the same thing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3LjDlMd12g (fast-forward to around 0:55)

You do realize that wasn't a game 7 suspension, right? They were suspended for game 5. Even the video says in the title that the altercation took place in game 4.

[Eldrunko247]

That's such a stupid ****en rule.

[davehos]

He took one step and stopped. He's a menace to society. Someone stop this madman.

[All Net]

Guess we will know today.

[The-Legend-24]

LeBran curse at it again.

[Real Men Wear Green]

They shouldn't. It's borderline so they can excuse going either way. Therefore they should let it slide. Just turn a blind eye and pretend it never happened. Because as unimpressive as they have been Indy still represents the only possible challenge to Miami in the EC. I'll still watch the other games but for me and for most people that follow the league there will be no suspense in the EC whatsoever. For the good of the league they should let George play and pray they beat Atlanta.

[Dro]

Haven't read the thread but all I'm looking at is
immediate vicinity of their bench
He took 1 step onto the court and was still right in front of his bench. I hope they don't suspend him for that but I completely understand if they do. The other Pacers will just have to step up to make up for his production....

[Real Men Wear Green]

Haven't read the thread but all I'm looking at is
He took 1 step onto the court and was still right in front of his bench. I hope they don't suspend him for that but I completely understand if they do. The other Pacers will just have to step up to make up for his production....
Lance Stephenson would have to get 40 or triple-double. There is no reason whatsoever to believe in Hibbert and West may be past the point where he can have a 20-10 game.

[Reverend Hoops]

They shouldn't. It's borderline so they can excuse going either way. Therefore they should let it slide. Just turn a blind eye and pretend it never happened. Because as unimpressive as they have been Indy still represents the only possible challenge to Miami in the EC. I'll still watch the other games but for me and for most people that follow the league there will be no suspense in the EC whatsoever. For the good of the league they should let George play and pray they beat Atlanta.

Pacers are really boring to watch though. Hawks actually have a more potent offense that is more watchable.

[chazzy]

Has the specific language of the rule been changed? Because being in the immediate vicinity and not crossing the sideline are different. If anything, PGs actions showed the rule being effective because he stopped himself immediately.

[Real Men Wear Green]

Pacers are really boring to watch though. Hawks actually have a more potent offense that is more watchable.
Against Miami that's a highly entertaining 4-0 or 4-1. I am more highly entertained by a competitive 4-3.

[Dro]

Lance Stephenson would have to get 40 or triple-double. There is no reason whatsoever to believe in Hibbert and West may be past the point where he can have a 20-10 game.
The don't have too, they just need to play team defense like they are capable, have West get around 20, Lance get around 20, Hill get 14-15 and hopefully Scola, CJ Watson and maybe 1 other player can get close to 10 points and that should be enough to win if they play some defense...

I also notice the Horford excuse some are making. Do people even understand matchups? The Pacers would probably rather have Horford IN the lineup instead of chasing around 3 point shooting centers like Mike Scott and Antic...Even though Antic has shot horribly, the fact that he CAN make the shot means you have to pay attention to him so he still spreads the court...That is the main reason this series when to game 7 because of the matchup and the playstyle of Atlanta..Yeah, I know they average around 9 three's made per game during the season but they're style would be different if Horford were playing..It would actually play right into the Pacers style...Thats why the next series with Washington WOULD be different, regardless of how the Pacers performed against Atlanta..This game is all about matchups and the Spurs are one of the most successful teams because they are MASTERS at taking advantage of mismatches...You can't on one hand say, "oh if Horford this, if Horford that" and at the same time ignore the fact that Mike Scott has been fantastic and the Hawks arguably don't win at least 2 games probably without him, especially his 2nd quarter in game 5. That was ridiculous...His style of play makes him and his team successful in Indiana...
Even with Horford, a lot of those touches going to those 3 point shooters would be initially going to Horford. Yes, they could still play the same Spurs like basketball with lots of cutting and ball movement but all those 3 point shooters might not be as involved in the game like they have been and we might not be scrambling around trying to get out 3 point shooters at EVERY position...Now I didn't think I had to break down that part of the game with all of us basketball gurus on the forum, lol...

I am also aware that Horford has played very well against the Pacers in the past but he would still have a tough matchup in a series against a 7'2 player..He'd have to shoot over Roy, it may have actually allowed Roy to have a bigger presences on DEFENSE..On offense, Roy would have still sucked probably...

Anyway, I also find it comical that the Pacers are so horrible, yet you have posters basically begging for Paul George to be suspended. It shouldn't matter whether he plays or not, we're still losing game 7 to the Hawks right?:confusedshrug:

Also, I'm not saying the Pacers would have a better shot or even that they would be winning if Horford were playing..Horford obviously makes ATL a better team...What I AM saying is that it would be a different matchup...

[PacerRaptor]

It's not just Paul George either, who else is that stepping further on to the court?
Rasul Butler

[tmacattack33]

Haven't read the thread but all I'm looking at is
He took 1 step onto the court and was still right in front of his bench. I hope they don't suspend him for that but I completely understand if they do. The other Pacers will just have to step up to make up for his production....

Yeah but the fight was pretty close by as well.

So he did indeed get pretty close to the fight...which is what this rule is trying to prevent.

[Dro]

Yeah but the fight was pretty close by as well.

So he did indeed get pretty close to the fight...which is what this rule is trying to prevent.
Thats true, good point...

[SilkkTheShocker]

I still think it's cute people believe Phoenix would have beat the Spurs in that series :lol

[SilkkTheShocker]

I think we all understand there is a pretty clear distinction between the bench area and the court. Dude was on the court.

He is just trying to convince himself. He tends to type short stories on ISH, but it's a defense mechanism for him not being able to coming to terms with his team just not being that good.

[NumberSix]

Thats true, good point...
I think we all understand there is a pretty clear distinction between the bench area and the court. Dude was on the court.

I mean, the other guy stepped over the 3 point line. I don't see how one argues that 2 point territory is in the "immediate bench vicinity".

http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4392295/scotthill.gif

[dude77]

from that gif, it looks like he's in violation .. but I think the pause and then retreat will save him

[NumberSix]

from that gif, it looks like he's in violation .. but I think the pause and then retreat will save him
Looks more like a coach pushing him back, probably knowing the rule about leaving the bench.

[rmt]

If players weren't suspended in the Nene incident, then they won't for this little infraction. He takes 2 steps then immediately backs up.

That's stupid George Hill - that might cost your team advancing to the next round. No need to react like that.

[NumberSix]

If players weren't suspended in the Nene incident, then they won't for this little infraction. He takes 2 steps then immediately backs up.

That's stupid George Hill - that might cost your team advancing to the next round. No need to react like that.
Again, it looks like he was pushed back by an assistant and probably told to go back to the bench.

[Dro]

I think we all understand there is a pretty clear distinction between the bench area and the court. Dude was on the court.

I mean, the other guy stepped over the 3 point line. I don't see how one argues that 2 point territory is in the "immediate bench vicinity".

http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4392295/scotthill.gif
The other guy is Butler and I don't really care that much if he gets suspended...I'm just concerned about Paul George and yes, he's on the court, but he's still right in the front of his bench. The rule says "immediate vicinity of the bench", not whether or not a player is on the court..I mean you can be on the court AND in the immediate vicinity of the bench...Isn't that what this is? That's why I said I hope they don't suspend him but I understand if they do because its basically 50/50...

[-Lebron23-]

There's absolutely nothing worth a suspension, fine, warning or anything more than what the refs already took care of in that sequence.

[JUDGE WITNESS]

lol no

[tontoz]

i don't think George stopped himself. I think one of the coaches grabbed him and shoved him back.

[SilkkTheShocker]

He is going to be suspended

[JebronLames]

"Hey Johnson...somebody tell you I'm gettin suspended?"

[DMV2]

Do we have an angle of the Hawks reaction on the other side of the bench?

[dude77]

Do we have an angle of the Hawks reaction on the other side of the bench?

nice try but this is about paul george :oldlol:

[dude77]

Again, it looks like he was pushed back by an assistant and probably told to go back to the bench.

yeah it looks like the guy yelled something and caused him to pause .. I guess we need a clear definition on 'immediate vicinity of the bench' .. does that mean that you can't step over the out of bounds line and onto the court ? .. or can you go over it .. if it does, then he's obviously in violation .. I don't know

[NumberSix]

yeah it looks like the guy yelled something and caused him to pause .. I guess we need a clarification on 'immediate vicinity of the bench' .. does that mean that you can't step over the out of bounds line and onto the court ? .. or can you go over it .. if it does, then he's obviously in violation .. I don't know
He had both feet on the court. Inbounds.

On the court =/= immediate bench vicinity.

[Reverend Hoops]

Against Miami that's a highly entertaining 4-0 or 4-1. I am more highly entertained by a competitive 4-3.

Completive 4-3 from whom? Indiana?:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

Hawks run the Spurs system. You know the system that almost beat the Heat in the Finals. Very fun to watch.

[alenleomessi]

Accordingly, effective immediately, I am banning Mr. George for game 7 #yolo

[dude77]

He had both feet on the court. Inbounds.

On the court =/= immediate bench vicinity.

I would tend to agree .. is that the nba's definition ? .. this is what I'd like to know .. this is why I don't like these vague rules .. make it clear as day

[Real Men Wear Green]

Completive 4-3 from whom? Indiana?:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

Hawks run the Spurs system.To a 38-44 record.
You know the system that almost beat the Heat in the Finals. Very fun to watch.So the Spurs system will turn Pero Antic into Tim Duncan? Great, never mind then.

[PTstyle272]

The entire hawks bench was on the court

[Rubio2Gasol]

That suns thing pisses me off.

Amare was absolutely shitting on Duncan during the series, one of the worst rulings in the history of the league.

[Genaro]

I don't think anyone should be suspended for this. Amare left the bench and went on to fight Horry, that wasn't the case right here.

And those who say that Suns wouldn't won that series keep in mind that:
That was probably the Suns' best version and the worst Spurs team to win a title.
Game 5 was on their home floor and even without Amare and Diaw they lost only by 3.
Game 6 was in SA and the Spurs manage to protect their homecourt but without the suspensions you're looking at a game 7 in the Suns arena.

[Solefade]

rules are rules right? if you're going to **** the suns over like that then you gotta do it to the pacers too

[Xsatyr]

He had both feet on the court. Inbounds.

On the court =/= immediate bench vicinity.

Says who??? It only takes one step to get on the court...

[Flash31]

Stu Jackson saying no suspensions for PG...

I game suspensions for Mike Scott and Butler who did leave vicinity of bench

Basically sounding like if you cross that 3 point line that's leaving the vicinity, stay behind it and you're OK


Yeah,no that's just bullsht

This is basically the league being biased towards the Pacers and trying to help a
MIA/IND matchup happen by helping the Pacers.
Anybody saying PG shouldn't be suspended is either a PG Stan/Ind fan or just wants to see Mia lose and since the Pacers give them a tough time,they're siding with no suspension.

The rule is black and white.PG stood up and stepped and walked inbounds
on the court.It doesn't matter if it's a Game 7,if PG stepped back due to the ast coach telling him too,if people want to see IND/Mia and Mia lose.

He should get suspended period.

This is just showing a clear bias.

[Xsatyr]

Yeah,no that's just bullsht

This is basically the league being biased towards the Pacers and trying to help a
MIA/IND matchup happen by helping the Pacers.
Anybody saying PG shouldn't be suspended is either a PG Stan/Ind fan or just wants to see Mia lose and since the Pacers give them a tough time,they're siding with no suspension.

The rule is black and white.PG stood up and stepped and walked inbounds
on the court.It doesn't matter if it's a Game 7,if PG stepped back due to the ast coach telling him too,if people want to see IND/Mia and Mia lose.

He should get suspended period.

This is just showing a clear bias.

If the rule is black and white then tell us where it says you can't step on the court.

[Rik Smits' Hair]

The entire hawks bench was on the court

I just saw that picture :oldlol: They would lose like 5 players.

[Dro]

I just saw that picture :oldlol: They would lose like 5 players.
EXACTLY..so everyone should probably shut the **** up unless they're asking for all the Hawks players to be suspended too which of course they aren't because the "league is cheating for the Pacers"...Again say that with me, the league is cheating for the freaking INDIANA PACERS:lol

People are making up their own rules instead of reading word for word what it actually says...."leave the vicinity of the bench". Which is completely up for interpretation however the league sees it....Nothing about "stepping on the court", "stepping across the out of bounds line", "stepping past the 3 point line". What is so hard to understand about this?

[BuffaloBill]

Dumb rule. If the NBA wants to implement these stupid rules, they should at least enforce them consistently. But I guess people will be butthurt either way :confusedshrug:

[Legends66NBA7]

To a 38-44 record.

When they lost their best player to injury for the rest of the season.

The Hawks wouldn't beat the Heat anyways, but let's use some context. With Horford they peaked to a Top 4 seed and would have challenged Top 4 all season if he doesn't get hurt.

[Real Men Wear Green]

When they lost their best player to injury for the rest of the season.

The Hawks wouldn't beat the Heat anyways, but let's use some context.
That's exactly what I did. The guy was trying to act like ATL would be a threat to Miami because of their system. How is it not relevant to point out what record they achieved with that system? Horford's absence is only a mitigating factor if Horford is returning. Is Horford returning?

[TheMagicMan]

From Hawks beat writer: "Being told there will be no suspensions for Game 6 incident between Hawks and Pacers."

https://twitter.com/ajchawks/status/462323578885931008

Not surprised. Three Game 7s on Saturday. That's ratings gold for the NBA. No way the league would do anything to risk that by suspending the best player in the entire series.

[gts]

Leaving the vicinity of the bench is written that way so they have room to interpret the player actions..

In this case if you watch the video the the Hawks players were only trying to get a better look at what was going on, nobody actually headed that way they just jockeyed for better viewing position, on the Pacers side nobody charged the court they stood up took a couple steps and visibly stopped, some even spreading their arms to keep other behind... nobody from either bench ever appeared to be thinking of getting involved with the scuffle on the floor

[Rik Smits' Hair]

No suspension :applause:

[Rik Smits' Hair]

If they would have suspended PG then they would have to have suspended like 5 or 6 Atlanta players. They just decided to let it go which I applaud

[BrainDead]

From Hawks beat writer: "Being told there will be no suspensions for Game 6 incident between Hawks and Pacers."

https://twitter.com/ajchawks/status/462323578885931008

Not surprised. Three Game 7s on Saturday. That's ratings gold for the NBA. No way the league would do anything to risk that by suspending the best player in the entire series.
I'm glad they didn't suspend anyone. If the Pacers happen to lose...it should be fair and square.

[nzahir]

Well this is proof, an undeniable 100% proof, that the nba is rigged. Keep them conspiracy theories going :coleman:
****ING THE SUNS LOST AMARE TO DIAW TO THIS STUPID RULE AND WE LOST THE SERIES AND THE CHAMPIONSHIP THAT YEAR B/C OF IT. :rant
So if George doesnt get a ban can I sue the nba for causing me mental anxiety and favoritism?

[FLDFSU]

EXACTLY..so everyone should probably shut the **** up unless they're asking for all the Hawks players to be suspended too which of course they aren't because the "league is cheating for the Pacers"...Again say that with me, the league is cheating for the freaking INDIANA PACERS:lol

People are making up their own rules instead of reading word for word what it actually says...."leave the vicinity of the bench". Which is completely up for interpretation however the league sees it....Nothing about "stepping on the court", "stepping across the out of bounds line", "stepping past the 3 point line". What is so hard to understand about this?

While I agree that common sense prevailed and no one was suspended, the league did a great job of rewarding numerous questionable calls to the Pacers against both the Knicks and the Heat.

[Hey Yo]

If it were a Knicks player(s) you know damn well they would have been suspended.

Shady bullshit.

[Droid101]

If it were a Knicks player(s) you know damn well they would have been suspended.

Shady bullshit.
Oh yeah, the NBA reeealy wants the Pacers moving on and NEW YORK to go home. Sounds legit.

[KyleKong]

Dumb rule, but rules are rules.

If Paul George and whoever else took further steps onto the court don't get suspended then the NBA should award the Suns championship rings.

[Hey Yo]

Oh yeah, the NBA reeealy wants the Pacers moving on and NEW YORK to go home. Sounds legit.
See playoffs of 1997 and 1998 New York against Miami.

In this case, it is in the NBA's best interest to have Indy move on.