The Finals - Game 1

[mick]

Originally posted by ChuckElias
Very interesting call in the first half. Don't know if you'll remember it. Ben Wallace got an offensive rebound then went for a strong put-back. He plowed over a Spur (don't know who) who was in the RA. Official called an offensive foul. Of course, Wallace points down at the semi-circle, just showing that he doesn't understand the rule.

Since the play originated in the LDB, the RA rules are not relevant. The easy call is the block, b/c everyone can see the defender's feet in the RA, but he applied the rule correctly. Great call and awareness by the official.

Chuck,
I don't understand (again).
Would you mind briefly clarifying that rule?
RA --> restricted area
LDB --> ?
mick