At being screwed by the refs in the last two minutes of a game: https://www.google.com/amp/s/fivethirtyeight.com/features/which-nba-team-is-wronged-by-the-refs-the-most/amp The relationship between NBA players and referees has arguably never been more strained than it is right now. In January, Golden State forward Draymond Green — who is never shy about complainingand already has a league-high 14 technical fouls — said that too many refs carry personal vendettas against players and that the NBA should consider replacing its entire crop of referees. Kevin Durant, who is Green’s teammate and started the season with one ejection in his entire 10-year career, leads the NBA this year, with four early exits. And this week, Paul George and LeBron James have both outlined what they perceive to be biases in how games are officiated.The players and officials met during the All-Star break to talk about their differences, but it’s unclear how much that has helped, if at all. One report suggested that some officials were disappointed by the lack of star-player turnout at the meeting. "> 1 When the NBA’s biggest names are complaining about something, it’s obviously going to get a lot of attention. But that doesn’t necessarily mean those voices have the biggest reason to complain. That honor belongs to the Brooklyn Nets. As of the All-Star break, Brooklyn had seen more blown foul calls than any other club, according to our analysis of The Pudding’s compilation of the NBA’s “Last Two Minute” reports. In those, the league evaluates the accuracy of calls and non-calls made by officials at the end of close games.Specifically, in the NBA’s words: “officiated events that occurred in the last two minutes of games that were within 3 points at any time in the last two minutes of the fourth quarter or the last two minutes of any overtime period.” " style="word-break: break-word; color: rgb(0, 122, 255);">2
Surprised the Warriors are so low... /green font Tho it might have to do with the limited # of chances for it happen, so I think thats not really a response that works.
The real question is what happens the rest of the game? They are aware that the last two minutes gets extra scrutiny.
LBJ: I'm Leaving Cleveland, probably headed to GS. League: Don't do that, it'll turn people away from the NBA as a whole. LBJ: So? My legacy is in championships, not in league popularity. League: We can make things better for you in Cleveland. LBJ: How? I do want to stay in my home state, but I need a reason to. League: We'll tank Brooklyn, improving the value of their pick, which you guys own. LBJ: I'll need proof. League: No problem, the proof will be in the league's 2 minute report. LBJ: OK, if the 2 minute report confirms it, I'll stay. BTW, thanks for helping us with the one-side midseason trades for our deadwood. League:
Interesting the teams with fewest bad calls are not the superstar teams. Looks like Mark Cuban does have a point, although could be the other way around (he gripes so much refs lean against his team).
Alone at No. 1 though by percentage. We're No. 1! We're No. 1! We're No. 1! At the league treating us like Number 2.
What's interesting to me is that the bad non-calls are so much more prevalent than the bad calls. I think that the refs have instilled in them the notion that they want to let the players decide the outcome of the game, not the officiating. But of course the fact is that bad non-calls are just as much of a factor (or more so because of their predominance) than bad calls. Ignoring a hack on a last second layup attempt favors the team that made the foul.
I've tried to explain this to people. The notion of not making a call so as to not affect the outcome of the game sets logic on its head. What it is, is chicken shit.
Trying to figure this pic out. So this shows that the refs are NOT necessarily hooking up the top teams right? Looks pretty bad all across the board. I’m OK with them being bad and missing calls, as long as it’s consistent.
Speaking of which, Holy Moly the refs repeatedly screwed Zach Collins in the second half last night. When the refs are hosing a player that bad, the coach HAS to take him out in a close game because the refs have rendered that player a liability.
Not surprising at all. The NBA allows their refs to develop god complexes. I don't really see it in any other sport.
