Off topic post==== pacers!

[IndyNorm]

First time on the board since the game Friday. What a bummer that was. Sure seemed like the Pacers were well on their way to Indy's first NBA championship, but now not so much .

Obviously a lot is being written and said about the 4th quarter, but IMO the final 2 minutes of the 3rd was just about as critical for OKC's comeback as anything that happened in the 4th. After going up 10 the Pacers went into hero ball mode for the rest of the 3rd, which between that and some missed FTs allowed OKC to get back to single digits to start the 4th.

Also, a question for those who watch the NBA regularly - is pushing off by the offensive player essentially allowed now (much like traveling, etc.)? Reason why I ask is SGA pushes off with his off hand or elbow on damn near every single drive he takes, and the only thing that ever gets called is on the defender.

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by IndyNorm

Also, a question for those who watch the NBA regularly - is pushing off by the offensive player essentially allowed now (much like traveling, etc.)? Reason why I ask is SGA pushes off with his off hand or elbow on damn near every single drive he takes, and the only thing that ever gets called is on the defender.

Seems that is a normal move that is not called unless the refs decide to change the momentum of the game. I wish it were called more regularly.