Why no time out?

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Originally posted by BktBallRef
Because, in that situation, everyone in the building knows he's asking for a TO and why. He's usually screaming "TIMEOUT!" You have no choice but to grant it. Also, for all I know, he's aware that he doesn't have any timeouts remaining but he still wants one.

BTW, it wouldn't have mattered with Chris Webber. We had him double-teamed in the corner, Heels up by 2, just a few seconds left. I like our chances!

Tony, I agree it would not have mattered. It would also have been a moot point if the officials called one of the two travels he had before he asked for the timeout. One of them was "at least" 2 steps. I am a Duke fan, but I was rooting for NC that night (ACC fan).