NBA Official 2026 NBA Playoffs Thread

[scott]

So they didn't review Ball's assault on Bam because they didn't call anything to review... but surely that's a multiple game suspension coming up, right? Surprised that MIA hasn't sent out an enforcer to return the favor.

 

[Biggems]

So they didn't review Ball's assault on Bam because they didn't call anything to review... but surely that's a multiple game suspension coming up, right? Surprised that MIA hasn't sent out an enforcer to return the favor.

What happened

 

[BatManu20]

LaMelo just chucking now. He's 1/5 from 3, Kon is 0/5 from 3, and CHA is 5/18 from deep as a team so far.

 

[scott]

What happened

https://twitter.com/x/status/2044208753000755684

https://twitter.com/x/status/2044208973830615483

Can't find a video of the reverse angle, which looks even worse

 

[100%Duncan]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2044208753000755684

https://twitter.com/x/status/2044208973830615483

Can't find a video of the reverse angle, which looks even worse

Wtf

 

[Kick-Stand]

What happened

How TF was he not tossed for that?

 

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2044214248000114986

 

[OK Computer]

What happened to Bam, you can expect to happen to Wemby

 

[scott]

How TF was he not tossed for that?

Apparently because there was no stoppage and then there was a change of possession, there was nothing for them to stop play and review.

He'll certainly face a suspension... but I am SHOCKED Spo hasn't responded in kind by putting Keshad Johnson in the game to check Melo into the 10th row and then show his abs and dance

 

[spurraider21]

adding insult to injury ball clearly traveled before taking out Bam's foot (his left foot drags on the floor as he's taking the second step with his right)

 

[Robz4000]

Really? I don't think so tbh. I'd rather avoid them because of Brooks potentially roughing up our guys but imo they have zero chance winning 4 out of 7 against the Spurs

Spurs struggle against elite shooting teams with good/elite defenses which the Suns are. They also have multiple ball-handlers to attack the Spurs on defense. They'd have to go nuclear from three in a couple games but I could see it happening. Still going Spurs in 7 but could see Suns in 6 tbh.

 

[Robz4000]

Missing the first play-in game. How bad was Bam's injury?

 

[NotRobDiaz21]

Missing the first play-in game. How bad was Bam's injury?

Amputation I'm afraid

 

[scott]

Ware the Wemby-style abduction block. That was pretty dope.

 

[scott]

And Ware with another block leading to a fastbreak. Channeling his inner Wembanyama on D

 

[Robz4000]

Amputation I'm afraid

At least the Heat can hang his 83 points banner in the rafters

 

[scott]

Missing the first play-in game. How bad was Bam's injury?

They haven't said much, but it looked like a bruised tailbone that would likely be multiple games out

 

[Robz4000]

But yeah, seeing the replay now Ball needs to face some punishment for that tbh. Fuck that pos.

 

[NotRobDiaz21]

Hornets are win and in?

 

[100%Duncan]

Of course Hornets are choking and shitting the bed at home. If that was the Spurs, that scrub Grant wouldve made the 3 tbh.

 

[Hyrup]

Man, this would be such a massive dud for Charlotte.

 

[Hyrup]

Hornets are win and in?

I think they have to win two.

 

[Biggems]

I didn't see anything and I watched it several times. Then I zoomed in and saw him grab Bam's lower leg with his hand. It happened quite fast and Ball's teammate was almost completely in the way of the footage. I am sure a different angle showed the truth.

 

[100%Duncan]

Lamelo ball is a horrible player tbh

 

[100%Duncan]

I just seen Grant Williams backboard a fastbreak 3 with 20 seconds on the clock