If the refs wanted them to win then they would have. The NBA is full of overpaid thugs who play when they feel like it and take the rest of the game off. Nobody tries until the playoffs and even then the refs will call bullshit fouls to make sure the higher profile teams don't lose to teams that nobody wants to watch. I'd rather watch the WWE. At least in college they are still kids who want to win and play cuz they love the game.