Final Four Games Thread - 2025

AdventureHasAName

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The NBA only plays defense in the 4th quarter of playoff games. It's part of the reason popularity has decreased.
 

Mr. Magoo1

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Did Sampson seriously call the ACC the “Toy Poodle League”? That’s hilarious. Waiting for a comment from pompous Bilas.
 

RU05

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Bueller? Anyone?

Houston looks way too physical to my eyes. Clayton can't get a look and I don't think the rest of Florida can score enough against this team . Unless they get real hot from 3.
 

seansherm

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Refs haven't called a foul on Florida in 7 minutes now, while there have been 7 on Houston.
 

bac2therac

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Florida was best team. Made all the stops and Houston couldn't get anything last 2 possessions
 
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SkilletHead2

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Refs were incredibly inconsistent, but not biased against Houston. Hosed the center on Florida multiple times in the first half.

But here's my question: Why couldn't sharp have just grabbed the ball and shot? He hadn't dribbled yet. Why would it be a travel? Can you not jump with the ball and then drop it?
 
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RU05

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I underestimated a #1 seed 35 win Florida team.

But I also overestimated Houston, thinking they were so dominant defensively that they would also be able to dominate offensively. But, like many physical defensive teams, they are not a great offensive team.
 

AdventureHasAName

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Refs were incredibly inconsistent, but not biased against Houston. Hosed the center on Florida multiple times in the first half.

But here's my question: Why couldn't sharp have just grabbed the ball and shot? He hadn't dribbled yet. Why would it be a travel? Is there a new rule on that?
It would have been a self pass.
 
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RAC93

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Florida was best team. Made all the stops and Houston couldn't get anything last 2 possessions
Great close out by Clayton caused the gaffe by Sharpe, if he took the shot Clayton looked likely to block it.
 

PiscatawayMike

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Refs were incredibly inconsistent, but not biased against Houston. Hosed the center on Florida multiple times in the first half.

But here's my question: Why couldn't sharp have just grabbed the ball and shot? He hadn't dribbled yet. Why would it be a travel? Can you not jump with the ball and then drop it?
Once a player's feet leave the floor the player is prohibited from dribbling or regaining control of the basketball.