From one of our local pundits

[Toren]

I have heard many officials say in pregames or half time that they call the same fouls in the last minute as they do any other point in the game.

THEN we hit the court and they choke on the whistle for things that they have called all game long.

Now I would like to think that a foul is a foul regardless of the time on the clock, but in practice that hasn't been my experience. I try to officiate a consistent game throughout the game, but it's a struggle sometimes and I can admit that. Some of that is due to my inexperience, I'm sure.