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Originally Posted by Triad zebra
With about 1 min remaining the ball went out on the baseline off of Miami player. L asked for help and the C said Miami ball. Clearly the wrong call, and it turned the game....
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The erroneous call occurred with :43 left.
Actually, the decision to foul with approx. :36 left in the game (down 2pts) rather than play solid D, is what turned the game. Instead of possession and down 2 w/6-8 secs. left, the Illini were down 4 with :36 left.
Trying to "lengthen the game" is a solid strategy at that point, BUT it doesn't work if the first 3pt shot you attempt occurs with :02 left (losing by 4). You are much better off going for a 2 with minimal time left (and being only down 2pts) than fouling Miami and NOT attempting a 3 until the game is essentially over.......