FIBA: Brazil vs. USA 7/16/12

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

I watched most of it and the announcers were spot on when they would say that the international officials let a lot of contact go uncalled. The game was rough, to say the least. Apparently, this is how FEEBLE games are called.

Too bad Maurice Lucas isn't still with us. He'd have a field day under these rules.

I've always felt that the NBA over-penalizes the defenders for contact. I prefer the way that you say the international game is called. Perhaps that is because I grew up watching the Big East in the 80s and 90s.
I believe that the NBA is less concerned with a proper balance between offense and defense and is far more concerned with protecting high-paid players and increasing scoring--which sells tickets and makes $ for the league. I can't even argue that the NBA shouldn't do exactly that as it is an entertainment business with the goal to make as much profit as possible.
The NCAA is moving more towards the NBA with regard to what I expressed above, in my opinion, because of all the TV coverage (scrutiny) and the huge amount of money at stake with the NCAA tournament.
If you see the HS game on a consistent basis you will note a clear difference in physical defensive play, especially in the area which still use only two officials on the games.