Thread: NBA or NWBA?
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Old Tue Apr 19, 2011, 12:37am
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Originally Posted by JRutledge View Post
It does not go along with the so-called NBA narrative. They called a foul against a star in a critical moment in the game. Of course it is not controversial to us, but to the stupid commentator, that should not happen. Let them throw elbows and hit someone in the head; I guess this is supposed to be OK. I just find it funny how ignorant they are about these things. You would think they would talk to someone to get a ruling instead of telling people that actually officiate games what should or should not be called. I guess that does not make good ratings to use facts to discuss sports.

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I agree it doesn't go with their ("experts") narrative, and that's why they're f****** idiots. Said "stars" do get called for fouls in end-game situations...just ask Paul Pierce (who drew the foul) and Carmelo himself (charge call to end the game...there was a thread about it). Like I said, ESPN has been known to drum out "controversy" over nothing because as you said, no one is going to tune in to see "experts" agree with a call.

Seriously heard one of the announcers complaining about "ticky-tack" fouls (chapter two of the Announcer's Book of Really "Good" Announcing ©.) and that they should call the game as if it was the NHL playoffs (which have been awesome by the way).
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