so, you don't think it dramatically changes the dynamics of the series if LA is getting the sort of calls that Dirk did??? If they're treating LA like Dirk, instead of dominating the boards and contesting shots, Chandler fouls out in 15 minutes every game like game 3. Miller and LA didn't forget how to run an alleyoop, LaMarcus was just in a bearhug. If LA isn't being allowed to be mugged every time he touches the ball, Portland's offense doesn't lose their #1 option. the NBA refs are very good at their job, no doubt. Unfortunately part of their job under Stern is nightly manipulation of games and outcomes. I appreciate the high level of play from the players, but I don't put that much stock in the results. No other sport has the "star system" of officiating games where some anointed players (teams) get a ton of extra leeway and never ever foul out. When the home team gets down double digits in the first half, what longtime fan doesn't expect a barrage of calls going against the visitor? Etc... The other major sports officials don't receive anything close to the grief/distrust from the general public as NBA officials for a reason, and it's not because they aren't competent. STOMP
It's obvious why Stern loves the Thunder more than the Lakers. It has already been prove that Stern and Bennett are lovers. I don't need to show that picture again. Instead, here's a new one.
It's interesting how everything NBA comes back to Stern. Stern this and Stern that... He sure has a tremendous amount of authority over the NBA- even as the Commissioner.
I'm not saying that everything is controlled by Stern. I don't think he's gotten into croquet yet. While we in the know have proof that every owner is Stern's sex slave, we cannot show it at this time. China is now passing the U.S. but has nothing on Stern. I do not mean to imply opposition to Stern; to the contrary, he is the world's hope.
Ah yes. Wasn't that game 3 fantastic? Despite playing like crap; despite the visitors going through stretches where they were dominant; OKC gets to the line: 36 times. Dallas: 18 times, and 6 of those were end of the game stop the clock fouls. 36 to 12, when the team with 12 Free Throw attempts was the BETTER team, that was more agressive, and was kicking the shit out of the home team. I know, they are a jump shooting team. Oh wait, both teams had identical points in the paint.
lol, okc had that handed to them on a siler platter, to think they could have shot 3-17 from 3 and been tied is a joke
