Originally posted on 12/13/2012:

Quote Originally Posted by PickyBob View Post
You are the most inconsistent guy on these boards. Someone says something and no matter what you agree. You need to be more affirmative with what you post. Your initial post stated that you wouldn't be surprised if the refs do something to influence this game. Once Goat chimes in, you change your stance and say that it's rare that regular season games are rigged. Just stop it already....
are you serious? I'm clearly making a distinction here between outright riggery and having an influence. People like to think things are black and white in this world because it makes it easier to understand. They like to think it's either 100% yes or 100% no. The truth usually lies somewhere in the middle. Would the NBA blatantly rig a regular season game just to get the Lakers to 10-12? No. Would they lean on giving the Lakers calls that could go either way to make it 10-20% more likely they keep it close/win? Absolutely. The less educated speak in absolute terms my brotha. Goat and Retard both make valid points and they distinctly differentiate "rig" vs "influence"