“They’re Excellent…and Flopping” – Rich Eisen Reacts to the OKC Thunder Going Up 2-0 on the Lakers

1. My issue with the Thunder is that they are obviously very talented and an excellent team but they resort to these underhanded tactics. It’s disgusting to watch a team that is clearly superior abuse the rules so flagrantly. They lack respect for the game and the league needs to punish them.

2. LeBron only has the second most FTAs?

   With as many times as LeBron has gotten fouled on drives through the lane he should have the most fouls by miles.

3. I’m so glad this is being focused on more bc it’s completely out of hand

4. Phil Jackson or Chuck daily would never let you talk to the refs That long and your getting back on defense Lakers problems Turn overs and defense

5. Yet the fouls are nearly dead even against both teams in a league that NEEDS THE LAKERS TO WIN over small market OKC. Just people crying that the Thunder are so much better than everyone else.

   The Thunder drew the 24th most fouls this year….24th! Objectively the Thunder don't get enough calls. I am so sick of people being subjective based on gut feeling and hate for OKC rather than the data. And the data shows this is all made up…but data is too advanced for most.

6. Last year SGA was flopping crazy which okay the best player getting calls okay that’s okay but when the whole damm team flops left and right it’s not an enjoyable game to watch lakers had no chance of winning this series without Luka even with Luka it would be a slim chance but this is getting un watchable

7. The reporters ask the dumbest of questions . Lebrons no dummy . He’s not gonna bother engaging with them . I only watch the nfl and nba – so I can’t speak for other sports – but I do wonder if the reporters for other sports are as ridiculous and the ones that these players and coaches deal with .

8. It's so pathetic! All the flopping! Oklahoma gets away with flopping, shoving,pushing off you name it…touch fouls! They're too talented to get all of this extra stuff. Traveling! That's why I don't watch the NBA anymore!

9. Lakers 3-1 Without Reaves & that's Including the game 4 the Whole Team Took OFF & 1-3 with him that is NOT🚫 a Accident. Are Defense has Plummited in the Playoffs Real Fast

10. I have long stopped watching the NBA. Officials. Flopping. Double dribbles and traveling's 3-4 times on every play. The athleticism is off the charts. The game is as unwatchable as the Bad Boys Detroit days.

11. No one is saying that OKC is only winning because they get favorable calls it’s that it’s absolutely miserable to watch them foul and mugg players on one end they can’t even be touched on the other end, it’s just that the refs should call it evenly instead of obviously favoring one team

12. They acting like soccer players. NBA should start issue out yellow or red card… LoL flop is out of control.

13. 1st flop. tech. 2nd out of game. simple brohhhhhh! flopping never crosses my mind. it's something you have to be conscious about and actually practice to be good at

14. They flop and also get to manhandle on D.

15. LeBron was flopping more obviously when he was with the Heat in his prime and they're just talking about this now?

16. this crying by the Lakers is emarrassing for such a great organization.

17. Lakers need to foul them as hard as possible if OKC is going to get the call any way and still flop around.

    Only shoes SGA will ever sell are flip flops. If I'm a shoe company, I'm either never giving him a shoe deal or canceling the one I have with him right now. Unlikable and unwatchable. SGA is a great actor. I'm starting to question his athleticism, though.

18. Every time lakers got close, ref call tiki tac foul

19. thunder play the right way, passing, unselfish, a great watch personaly.

20. NBA, where flopping and traveling happens

21. OKC is by far the most unwatchable team in the league. The flopping is a constant. Chet's flop last night was embarrassing (I look forward to Wemby owning him again). And the fact that their opponents dont get the same whistle is insane – given how deeply in bed the league is with the gambling apps, it also calls the game's integrity into question.

22. As a Pacers fan, it's nice to see the rest of the NBA world realize this

23. Sports media want the Lakers to win soooo bad. I am not an OKC fan, but every time the media talks about a game involving the Lakers is s always from the Lakers' point of view, not an objective outlook on both teams. It's not different from listening to a dedicated sports channel for a specific team that speaks from the team s point of view.

24. in a world of OKC, be like the pistons.

25. So unappealing to watch, layer on top of the flopping the Dort dirty hockey goon contributions and I’m out

26. 5:49 LeBron has the worst whistle he has ever seen? Are you forgetting about Steph Curry. You weren't always a coach JJ Reddick.

27. Okc just better. Yall crybabies.

28. The bigger issue is that OKC fouls on defense on every possession, and it is NOT called.

29. Rich, grow the hell up. Jesus.

30. sorry a small market team owns your shitty big market teams ❤we don't care though, enjoy the cope 🤣

31. Fix the rule book and enforcement. Look at baseball. 10 years ago the product was a slog. They finally implemented rules to improve pace of play, on field accuracy, more accurate and fair calls. MLB on field is on the way up because of it. Get a commissioner focused on improving the product over placating max deal players.

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