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12-24-2009, 03:39 PM
To Foul or Not to Foul: Down Two, 27 Seconds Left (http://www.48minutesofhell.com/)
by Graydon Gordian
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With 27 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Portland inbounded the ball, nursing a lead that had narrowed to two after a layup by Tim Duncan. With just over 3 seconds separating the game clock and the shot clock, the Spurs chose to apply on-the-ball pressure and hopefully force the turnover or, at the very least, a low percentage shot. Although the turnover never came, the Spurs did force Jerryd Bayless into a long jumper. The Spurs were in excellent position to secure the rebound but George Hill had trouble corralling it, and the loose ball bounced the direction of Andre Miller. Miller was quickly fouled and made both free throws, putting the game out of reach.
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by Graydon Gordian
http://www.48minutesofhell.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/nba_g_spurs_580.jpg
With 27 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Portland inbounded the ball, nursing a lead that had narrowed to two after a layup by Tim Duncan. With just over 3 seconds separating the game clock and the shot clock, the Spurs chose to apply on-the-ball pressure and hopefully force the turnover or, at the very least, a low percentage shot. Although the turnover never came, the Spurs did force Jerryd Bayless into a long jumper. The Spurs were in excellent position to secure the rebound but George Hill had trouble corralling it, and the loose ball bounced the direction of Andre Miller. Miller was quickly fouled and made both free throws, putting the game out of reach.
Keep reading (http://www.48minutesofhell.com/2009/12/24/to-foul-or-not-to-foul-down-two-27-seconds-left/#more-5590) →