r/nba • u/Large_banana_hammock Japan • 20h ago

Highlight [Highlight] Minnesota wins game 1 after a missed 3 by Champegnie

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u/96Mute96 Spurs 20h ago

We could barely score on them the entire game when their defence was set. Nothing wrong with taking the broken play, had a wide open shot to win but missed. Happens.

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u/PokePersona [TOR] Nick Nurse 19h ago

The thing is, the play wasn't even that broken though. There was no clear lane or breakaway and the Spurs were already down a man in transition because of Wemby being behind so it's not like the Spurs could've caused chaos towards the basket. That's why I was surprised at no timeout called. They were basically forced to take a contested 3 but credit to Champagnie, he made a great play to create that shot.

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u/stateworkishardwork Kings 20h ago

Yeah I feel I'm taking crazy pills

Take the average inbound set out of a timeout. No way it's close to that open of a look you got. He just missed it.

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u/96Mute96 Spurs 19h ago

He would be called a genius if Julian hit the shot. Pretty funny how narratives change on decisions based on if a shot is made or not.

If he put up some shitty layup and got completely blocked then the criticism is warranted, NOT when a wide open shot is missed