I'm not saying the league is rigged, but the refs clearly call the game in the last few minutes with the agenda to try and get a dramatic ending. The team that is trailing in a close game gets the benefit of the doubt on every call. Tonight is the perfect example with the Bulls trailing in OT. The refs did everything they could to give the Bulls a chance when down 6. These plays caught my eye the last 2 minutes. Nene did not foul Hinrich at the end. He went up and played perfect defense. Hinrich initiated the contact. Beal's shooting hand was impeded from following through by Gibson, but was not called. Hinrich bull dozes into Ariza on a fast break, trips and gets the call. Augustine hugging Wall and he has to push off to get space. Offensive foul is called. Noah gets a pick and roll play goes to the basket, but was not fouled. It's ridiculous. The NBA does everything they can in a competitive game to make it come down to the last shot.
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Cause you can make money?Comment -
It is frustrating just watching it, let alone wagering on the outcome. NBA refs are terrible and ESPECIALLY bad in the playoffs. It seems as though the final score of every game is determined by officiating which is pathetic. Every game turns into a free throw shooting contest. Makes me want to puke.Comment -
Everything you said is true. but the reason that the wizards got back into the game is also because of th refs if you were watching last 5 mins of 4th qt. I honestly thought once wizards got back within 3-5 points, they'd start going bulls way to give them a chance to win but went too far and then refs tried to save the bulls in OT but didn't happen. Bulls are way too challenged offensively anyway. I didnt think they had a chance of winning this series from the beginning.Comment -
Btw bad officiating isn't something new to the NBA. It's a business that has to make money and blow outs are a no-no for thatComment -
not that I disagree, but what league or sport at all isn't an entertainment league? they are all business and about money, is there one that isn'tComment -
Thats how its called when the supposed favorite is losing, especially by double digits. Theyll get the benefit of the doubt, home teams also. Bulls too when behind since they already lost first game.Comment -
Hahaha okay loser just completely ignore everything the wizards did and the adjustments they made. The wizards got back into both games with timely baskets and good defense. Give credit where credit is due.... Also nobody cares what you thought about a series after the series has already begun hahahaComment -
Yep, the officiating in the NBA is far worse than all the other sports. It's hard to watch sometimes.Comment -
reg season nba is ok to bet on
post season nba is too hardComment -
Lol. Nice foul call on that 3 pointer for Daniels. Gotta keep the drama going.Comment -
Harden slips, falls, loses the ball = foul.
Harden takes the ball to the hoop on the next possession and gets hammered by three Blazers = no foul.
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You guys are ridiculous. The calls were legit...all of them, and no foul on Harden was right.
I don't watch nba but for a few games all season, and thought refs did a nice job in 4th Q and in OT.Comment -
Seems like a good time to bump this thread. Ball clearly out off Jacksons hand. Phantom 3 point foul in favor of Westbrook. Where amazing happens!Comment -
Refs completely disregarded the replay.Comment -
that is just unreal. that is the MOST. biggest. cheater bullshit iver ever witnessed in the nba. 3 grown men decided that they wanted to give okc the ball and disregarded the rules of the game, the ethics of pro sports, and the integrity of millions of dollars. its just not right. its just not right..Comment -
Refs are pro home crowd. That out of bounds replay call was a joke. That said Clips (Chris Paul) basically gave the game away.Comment -
Horrible replay call...but it was a foul...if you're OKC and they call it clips ball there would be equally as much outrageComment -
The great Rasheed Wallace once said, "I still don't think they beat us, we beat ourselves," Wallace said. "And I think we also fell victim to that personal NBA thing where they are trying to make it a world game and get (television) ratings. They wanted to put their darling in there (the NBA Finals) and they did, and look what ended up happening. This game ain't basketball anymore, it's entertainment," Wallace said. "It's starting to get like the WWE. There ain't no real wrestling anymore either. It's all fake."Comment -
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