Mavericks-Timberwolves Final Play

[jeremy341a]

I think the passed not because they ruled he only struck the hand but due to the fact they were both straight lined. IMO the T can't see through Marion and the L can't see because the contact was on the other side of the ball.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by jeremy341a

I think the passed not because they ruled he only struck the hand but due to the fact they were both straight lined. IMO the T can't see through Marion and the L can't see because the contact was on the other side of the ball.

If the contact on the ball is blocked by the ball, that's a good indication that it's legal contact, IMO.

[Ref16]

Judging by the camera angles we were provided, I have no issue with a no-call here....I see nothing that would warrant the whistle, however I would be interested to see if a similiar play earlier in the game was also a no call, or if a foul was called.

[Raymond]

I'm watching the video in HD quality. At the 0:43 mark Marion's hand is actually on the ball.

[jeremy341a]

Originally Posted by Adam

If the contact on the ball is blocked by the ball, that's a good indication that it's legal contact, IMO.

I'm saying the contact on Love's hand and/or arm is on the right side of the ball. Looks like the ball itself is blocking the L's view.

IMO after seeing the replay I think the contact was with the hand.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by jeremy341a

I'm saying the contact on Love's hand and/or arm is on the right side of the ball. Looks like the ball itself is blocking the L's view.

IMO after seeing the replay I think the contact was with the hand.

Fair enough. My point was that if the ball is in the way here, the contact is likely on the hand or the ball, and thus legal.

I agree with BNR on this, though, I thought the initial contact was actually on the ball. Regardless, I think a no-call is correct here.

That said, if the hiring/assigning body wants this called due to the follow-through contact on the arm, then it should be called in their games.

[jeremy341a]

Originally Posted by Adam

Fair enough. My point was that if the ball is in the way here, the contact is likely on the hand or the ball, and thus legal.

I agree with BNR on this, though, I thought the initial contact was actually on the ball. Regardless, I think a no-call is correct here.

That said, if the hiring/assigning body wants this called due to the follow-through contact on the arm, then it should be called in their games.

I agree to all points.

Minnesota Timberwolves radio call

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by AremRed

Minnesota Timberwolves radio call

It's funny that radio guys think the officials are horrible for not seeing a foul, but the radio guys didn't even see that Malloy was standing right there until they saw a replay.

Their eyes are not good enough to see a 6'7" official standing next to Love in real time.