IMO, they were wrong and shouldn't come back.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by CLH

Also, you must realize that we are told quite sternly that technical fouls are all but off limits on this stage. (trust me I heard it myself)

That's absurd; to make this statement and then be upset when officials don't call a pre-game dunk?

BTW and IMO, this is the problem you get by having the custom of the officials blow the whistle when they come onto the court to tell the kids that dunking time is over. They're in the habit of dunking in pre-game warm ups.