Celtics/Sixers Game 7

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

I agree with the call but don't agree with the Slot having the whistle. Lead and Trail both had a clear view of the play and the Slot had a body directly in between him and the play.

[dahoopref]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

I agree with the call but don't agree with the Slot having the whistle. Lead and Trail both had a clear view of the play and the Slot had a body directly in between him and the play.

I can see your point but sometimes (and I think in this case) the Slot has the best "open look" at the play. The T and L are looking at the backs of the players and thus have a "closed look."

As others have said, I've heard many evaluators echo the "if 2 players arrive at a spot at the same time, it's a block" theory. My supervisor also says that if he has to look at a play 2x's when bodies end up on the floor, then he is fine with whatever call was made on the floor as long as a whistle blew.

A great crew saving call either way.