US EditionFrederick: Chris Finch believes the NBA has lost the plot on playoff physicality
- Recent NBA playoff games feature increased physicality drawing commentary from observers.
- Postseason officiating standards differ significantly from the 82-game regular season approach.
- Incidents like Jimmy Butler's injury and Ja Morant's exit highlight this physical play.
- Timberwolves coach Chris Finch stated, "they've gone way too far on the physicality."
- How officials call games moving forward will influence playoff outcomes and player safety.
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Frederick: Chris Finch believes the NBA has lost the plot on playoff physicality
The physicality allowed in the NBA playoffs is what draws many casual basketball fans to the sport. The pushing and grabbing is viewed as effort, intensity and want to. It’s an expectation by now of players and coaches that the way the postseason is officiated will be a major departure from what’s allowed during the 82-game regular season. It is what it is. But Timberwolves coach Chris Finch couldn’t help but watch Game 2 of the Warriors-Rockets…
Jace Frederick: Chris Finch believes the NBA has lost the plot on playoff physicality
The physicality allowed in the NBA playoffs is what draws many casual basketball fans to the sport. The pushing and grabbing is viewed as effort, intensity and want to. It’s an expectation by now of players and coaches that the way the postseason is officiated will be a major departure from what’s allowed during the 82-game regular season. It is what it is. But Timberwolves coach Chris Finch couldn’t help but watch Game 2 of the Warriors-Rockets…
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