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Originally posted by rainmaker
I see the play that Jeff thinks was the travel. The whistle was really, really late, if that was what happened. You can't see hte ref in the pic. Maybe he blew his whistle out of his mouth at first?
On the other hand, the trail did have a very good look, much better than the lead who had at least three players, and the body of the dribbler, between him and the ball.
I think it was a mistake by the ref. Doesn't happen often.
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You understand mostly what I am saying. As I said I did not see the play live. I did not hear the whistle in the replay. But the kid stutter stepped then decided to dribble while taking another step. I could see an official waiting a second or being caught off guard. That is really the case if the area of coverage is in an area where both officials might pick up the play. It is possible that the trail did not get a great look at it and the lead made the call as a result. I think we should not forget a basketball fundamental, "The ball is already dead before the whistle is blown."
Peace