Hey, it looks like all ball to me

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by FrankHtown

Why are we giving the brunt to the Lead? The trail in that situation (if it was indeed 2 person) needs to bust in and help out. All the lead saw was the defender's backside. The TRAIL had the best angle on the play, and should have come in strong if he felt it was intentional. Or at least conferred with the Lead if he felt the lead missed it.

If you consider this to be a non-basketball play, I have no problem with another official coming in and making this call with the lead. I do not consider this to be non-basketball related BTW.

Even if that was the case, the Lead should not be in a hurry to go report. One of the biggest problems that official's get themselves into is when the ball is dead and not recognizing when things can get out of hand. This was a perfect opportunity for a fight or a fight later in the game which we have no idea if this happened again in the game.

Peace