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http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200....ap/index.html
NBA: Billups' 3-pointer in Game 2 should not have counted
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The disputed shot, which gave Detroit a 78-76 lead, could not have been replayed
The league said the timekeeper who worked the game was from a "neutral" city
NEW YORK (AP) -- The NBA admitted Chauncey Billups' 3-pointer at the end of the third quarter of Monday's Detroit-Orlando playoff game should not have counted, but said referees weren't allowed to review instant replay to determine that.
League president Joel Litvin also said the disputed shot, which gave Detroit a 78-76 lead in its 100-93 victory, could not have been replayed after the clock malfunction was discovered.
"After reviewing the video of last night's Pistons-Magic game, we determined that the play that concluded with Chauncey Billups' 3-point field goal at the end of the third quarter took approximately 5.7 seconds," Litvin said in a statement. "Because there were only 5.1 seconds remaining in the quarter when the play began, the shot would not have counted had the clock continued to run."
Billups was bringing the ball up the court for the Pistons when the clock froze at 4.8 seconds because of a problem with the arena's timing system. After he made the shot, the game referees had to estimate how long the play took without the aid of replay because the league's rules don't allow for reviewing a play to determine when the clock started.
The league said the timekeeper who worked the game was from a "neutral" city, standard procedure for all games.
After the game, Orlando coach Stan Van Gundy said the referees indicated it took 4.6 seconds to complete the play. Lead official Steve Javie declined a postgame interview by a pool reporter.
"The referees followed proper procedure in addressing the clock malfunction by estimating the elapsed time and using their judgment as to whether the shot was taken in time," Litvin said. "Under NBA rules, the referees did not have the option of using instant replay and a timing device to determine exactly how much time had elapsed, nor do the rules allow for a re-play after a clock malfunction is discovered."
The NBA frequently talks about expanding the instant-replay capabilities for game officials, but this might finally get the league to act.
"The NBA Compe ion Committee was scheduled to discuss the possible expanded use of instant replay at its meeting at the end of the month and we will raise, for the Committee's consideration, the use of replay in situations like this," Litvin said.
Lets start another tread on this. Who the cares it's 2-0 Pistons
I know the NBA won't this but the fair thing to do is give the Magic a 3 point lead to start Game 3.
No the fair thing would have been to replay the 5.1 seconds yesterday. Look here is what no one is talking about Stuckey had the ball looked up at the clock saw 4.6 or whatever it was and passed the ball. If the clock was running he would have taken the shot. He might of made it too we won't know though. The magic latter took the lead then played dumb and lost.
More NBA incompetence.....it's like ing "clockwork" come playoff time....every year.
Thanks Stern.
The NBA........."WHERE WE MAKE 'EM UP AS WE GO" happens.
Orlando Magic.Lets start another tread on this. Who the cares it's 2-0 Pistons
Einstein's theory of relativity rears it's objective head again.Lets start another tread on this. Who the cares it's 2-0 Pistons
They stopped the Spews-Hornets game for 20-25 minutes to wipe up some liqiud, take the time to get this call right. They only have 100 camerea and 20,000 watches in the arena.
Lets start another tread on this. Who the cares it's 2-0 Pistons
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It's over and done with. Most rational Pistons fans realize that the shot shouldn't have counted in terms of being shot on time. But, it doesn't change the fact that the officials handled the situation well within the NBA rules. The 5.1 seconds should have just been replayed. That was the common sense thing to do. But, it wasn't "technically wrong" how they handled it. Stupid, yes. But, handled properly enough.
It does suck, especially if you're a Magic fan. But even if that basket had been negated, that doesn't neccesarily mean that the Magic would have won that game.
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