NBA: Foul should have been called at end of Game 4?

kdays78 · #1 (**permalink**) Thu May 29, 2008, 10:35am

This title is another reason why the NBA is one of the worst sports in my opionin today. Why would the front office even review a little foul? What is the point you can not forfeit the game to the other team, or give points after the fact! I am sorry but I had to vent as I just really feel the NBA is full of poor role models and stupid poor basketball! One last thing when does one call determine the game? Were all the free throws made, were there no turnovers, did both teams shoot 100%.

Ok i am done

Thanks for letting me vent.

Here is the story if you did not read it:

The NBA acknowledged Wednesday that a foul should have been called on the final possession of Game 4 in the Western Conference finals, which would have given the San Antonio Spurs a chance to even the series.

Trailing 93-91 on Tuesday night, the Spurs inbounded the ball with 2.1 seconds left to Brent Barry, who was bumped by Los Angeles Lakers guard Derek Fisher on the floor. No foul was called, and Barry missed badly on a 3-pointer before time expired.

Spurs players and coach Gregg Popovich said a foul should not have been called, but the NBA disagreed with them after reviewing the play.

"With the benefit of instant replay, it appears a foul should have been called," NBA spokesman Tim Frank said.

Had that happened, Barry would have gone to the line for two free throws and a chance to tie the game. Instead, the defending champion Spurs trail the series 3-1 and face elimination Thursday in Los Angeles.

#2 (**permalink**) Thu May 29, 2008, 10:52am

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Originally Posted by kdays78

One last thing when does one call determine the game? Were all the free throws made, were there no turnovers, did both teams shoot 100%.
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Everytime the call or no-call goes against the losing team. FG%, turnovers, FTs & poor decisions never have anything to do with the outcome

Those damn officials!

jdmara · #3 (**permalink**) Thu May 29, 2008, 10:59am

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Originally Posted by Ch1town

Everytime the call or no-call goes against the losing team. FG%, turnovers, FTs & poor decisions never have anything to do with the outcome

Those damn officials!

I agree they should all be hung *as I run away to hide*

-Josh

Nevadaref · #4 (**permalink**) Fri May 30, 2008, 04:38pm

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Originally Posted by jdmara

I agree they should all be hung *as I run away to hide*

-Josh

You have just been cited by the Grammar Police.

Adam · #5 (**permalink**) Fri May 30, 2008, 04:40pm

You been sitting on this one, Nevada? Almost 30 hours later?

Nevadaref · #6 (**permalink**) Fri May 30, 2008, 04:48pm

Sorry, the attention of Officer Grammar has been occupied by some folks who are having trouble with an illegal dribble violation.

Adam · #7 (**permalink**) Fri May 30, 2008, 04:52pm

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Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Sorry, the attention of Officer Grammar has been occupied by some folks who are having trouble with an illegal dribble violation.

Fair enough point.

Back In The Saddle · #8 (**permalink**) Sat May 31, 2008, 12:11am

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Originally Posted by Nevadaref

You have just been cited by the Grammar Police.

Perhaps he didn't actually mean hanged?

Nevadaref · #9 (**permalink**) Sat May 31, 2008, 03:35am

You sick Dexter!

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