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I know I was disappointed by the call and it partly has to do with the Griezmann play before and also the fact that it was the world cup final... Rule of thumb is if it's 50/50 and you're not sure, don't call it. Especially if it's a decisive call in the final. Thing I don't understand about VAR, the ref is already going over to make the decision, why doesn't someone in the booth mention, "hey you fd up on the free kick it was a dive, just know if you give this call as well, you're massively influencing the game in one teams favor. Two calls of that caliber are almost impossible to overcome.

It could've been an epic game, Croatia was dominant on the ball for 60 minutes but chasing two goals, especially ones off bad calls is nearly impossible to do at that level. I stopped watching after the third France goal. Croatia had spent all their energy through previous games then trying to play catch up was too much. I thought they deserved more of a chance and I wanted to see France tested but everything went their way. I think they would've had the better chance to win either way but Croatia was really bringing it, it was sad to watch them go down that way after all that effort.

Yea LBSS said it perfect, they were just outclassed. It's a young team and a young manager. It seemed like they just didn't want to make mistakes (hence passing back to Pickford) when they were pressed. If they could've connected on a few passes through the midfield they could've used their advantage in speed and athleticism to catch Croatia on a quick counter. I mean one shot on goal says it all. Also, Harry Kane looked beat down, he just wasn't his normal confident, technical, and strong self. I've never seen him go down on slight contact like that, I think it was just a sign he was worn out. Had he scored on the one opportunity to put England up 2-0, VAR would've overturned the offside and it would've been a different game.

On another note, Luka Modric is amazing, like beyond belief. He needs to win best player for the World Cup and Ballon d or since he won the Champions League with Real Madrid. He's controlled 3 games that went 120 minutes, how nuts is that. I've never seen a player like that, running all over the place then connected on nearly every pass perfectly with either foot and all parts of his foot. Usually teams have a midfielder who runs all over and makes tackles and another who keeps his legs fresher to make accurate decisive passes. He does both consistently and itsss absolutely nuts.

Really sad about Japan yesterday blowing that 2-0 lead. They were just playing wonderful and continued to attack and take risks. My Europhile self was angry that they didn't sit back, defend the lead and slow the pace of play. After watching Sweden win with their boring and pragmatic style of play I took much greater appreciation for the show they put on. They stuck with their own style and really gave the world a memorable game. Also, there's no telling that they won't inspire the next generation to continue to further that style and be successful down the road.

Lol is no1 biking his miles?

mad respect to Rozier for trying to yam it on James.. WOW.

but, LEBRON. c'mon Rozier, now you know.

lol that kind of pissed me off it was all wrist and he stood at that spot gloating.

Quote from: undoubtable on May 27, 2018, 09:15:09 pm

Stevens/ horford so smart exposing nance on the switch

Yup and Nance isn't that good.. glad he got 3 fouls and had to exit the game. Best thing that happened for CLE, was Nance picking up 3 fouls.

Difference between horford on the floor and Baynes is massive. Cleveland has to go on a run when they sit horford

Damn such a good finish and I also missed it by falling asleep after the first half. This is a pretty good read on Houston forcing GSW to play ISO ball. I still think GSW pulls it off but seems like a tossup now.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2777848-warriors-need-to-play-their-game-not-the-game-houston-rockets-want-them-to-play?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial

Quote from: maxent on May 16, 2018, 10:23:10 pm

True he's a more of a enabler of offence than an iso guy but for his legacy it's better to have some crazy outlier playoff games in a losing effort. I think the claim against lebron is that he'd rather give up than go off in a losing situation. Maybe?

well, from his standpoint, it might make sense to shut it down in an away game. If he was on fire that game, and his team just can't do sh*t, and BOS is pulling away, maybe "giving up" would be a smart decision, knowing he can't give up at all @ home. Not saying he did any of that, or actually gave up (because he was still playing good in the 4th, his team gave up on defense), but if he did regulate his performance a bit like that because he "knows himself" and knows that he needs to dig deep af in CLE, it could make some sense. I could definitely see LEBRON doing something like that, given past performances of becoming drained/destroyed late in the finals/playoffs, and taking regular season games off etc. His only chance left this year, is to win these next two games in CLE, get his team firing on all cylinders, & rattle BOS enough that he can steal one in Boston.

But ya, I think LEBRON is someone who understands pacing himself. Go off for 70 in an away game @ BOS in game 2, be drained for game 3 in CLE ... Maybe he's just smarter than most ISO guys? lool.

Those are some very good points. You definitely have to give it to him that he's pushed himself to the absolute limit after coming back to Cleveland and understands his body like few athletes do. I hope KD is motivated to do the same at some point.