2014 Playoffs: (3) LA Clippers vs. (6) Golden State

[Mandich]

Curry....I just can't believe how good a shooter he is. 1st quarter destruction right there.

[bowdown]

That's why I hate to play against GSW. That guy can dissolve a 10 pt lead in 2 mins.

[Alpha_]

Oh, Steph Curry. 7/14 from downtown, that is 50%. Just insane.

[SoF'nAwesome]

The playoffs this year is dope. Everybody is hyped on the OKC series, but this one is very entertaining as well.

[Andrew]

The whole first round in the Western Conference has been entertaining. Not altogether surprising given how many quality teams there were in the West this season, and how wide open things seem to be.

[Kevin]

Goodbye Warriors

[Andrew]

A fitting end to yet another fantastic series in this year's Playoffs, right down to the wire with clutch shots by both teams. Great poise by the Clippers to climb back into the game and ultimately take control. Paul was fantastic, but Griffin and Jordan deserve a lot of credit too, as they're becoming quite a formidable frontcourt tandem.

Just a shame that the Warriors have to go home early. I hope that Mark Jackson does get an extension and a chance to coach this time for a while yet. I'm not a huge fan of him on commentary - and I'll admit that's part of the reason why I'd like to see him remain on the sidelines - but I think he'd done a great job and has earned the opportunity to continue coaching the Warriors. I'm guessing some of his flare-ups with other personnel have rubbed some significant people in the organisation the wrong way, but I hope that can be smoothed over and an offer is put on the table.

[Kevin]

Heard some rumors that Knicks will try to interview Jackson tho

[Andrew]

The Knicks seem pretty set on Steve Kerr, but who knows. Either way, I think he's proven himself and earned an opportunity to continue coaching, be it with Golden State or someone else...though he obviously has to accept responsibility for his part in any falling out with his staff and damage that might have done to his chances of getting an extension with the Warriors.

[koberulz]

When does the act of shooting end? When Griffin fouled Andre, Reggie was quite supportive of it being a shooting foul despite it being after the release, but then Curry got fouled shooting a three late in the game and Reggie started wondering whether it was before or after the release.

FIBA rules state the act of shooting ends when the shooter returns to the floor. Is the NBA rule different?

[Andrew]

Not as far as I'm aware. I'm not sure what Reggie was on about there; the rulings were consistent, his analysis was not.

[bowdown]

Its good that Golden State got eliminated. With their big men hurt they weren't going to give OKC much of a fight.