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Goaltending hsould never be called by the lead - this is a mechanic, not a "rule".
The only exception might be in very quick transition where the "lead" is not on the baseline, but around the free-throw line extended or so, and goaltending occurs. However, it should never be called from under the basket - you cannot have a good look from there.
Either the center or the trail can make the goaltending call. I don't think that he didn't have a "good look" - it's just a really tough play. Any of us can get it right on the replay - try doing it real-time in the final seconds of a big television game! Think about it - he might have let it go and then the replay shows that it WAS goaltending. You only have one shot to get it right.
Officials: Rich Ballesteros, Bobby Hunt, Mark Reischling.
Not exactly a rookie crew!
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