cuban take

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As it was, the Spurs didn't lose any games to Dallas last year because of free throw attempts or officiating.

I was truly awed by the performances of Nazr Mohammed and Rasho Nesterovic during this post-season. Clearly, each is a guy who will thrive by virtue of his shot blocking ability in the new age of the NBA.

Hmm. There was that other championship they won in San Antonio. I'd bet they're still better shot blockers than Michael Finley.

[nkdlunch]

Duncan knows how to stay out of foul trouble. how many times has he fouled out in the last 12 games?

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The only time he was in foul trouble it was his own fault. If they bring in FIBA officials for game one, it's time to worry.

[michaelwcho]

[QUOTE=41times]
Just remember:
1. Lebron is bigger, stronger and probably faster than DumbWade.
2.The officiating has not changed in the past year.
3.The league wants to see Lebron as their "new Jordan"
4. Some of Joey's buddies are still reffing.
5. Sweeps are bad for TV and for the League.

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True. But the Mavs of last year were not nearly the defensive team of the Spurs.

[Martin R]

Even if Lebron shoots 25 free throws every night, the officials won't be deciding the series. Blaming losses on officials is always weak. Always.

Officials can take one game off you, not an entire series.

Ex : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6SpBM8dB4k

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Officials can take one game off you, not an entire series.

Ex : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6SpBM8dB4k

I don't know what's more sad: That some Lakers fan took the time to put that together, or that he's completely wrong on the majority of his facts.

[Martin R]

I think that is HORRIBLE officianting. No contact fouls. Cavs players almost stopping Kobe's penetrations with their hands, etc.

I am a Spurs fan but for me, that's horrible officiating.

[FromWayDowntown]

I think that is HORRIBLE officianting. No contact fouls. Cavs players almost stopping Kobe's penetrations with their hands, etc.

I am a Spurs fan but for me, that's horrible officiating.

So, the horrible officiating is the only reason that the Lakers might have lost that game? (did they lose the game?)

Officials make mistakes -- sure. But officials' mistakes don't cost teams games. Period.

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I think that is HORRIBLE officianting. No contact fouls. Cavs players almost stopping Kobe's penetrations with their hands, etc.

I am a Spurs fan but for me, that's horrible officiating.

Fortunately the refs are more familiar with the rule book than you are. A foul is, by rule, contact the defender initiates, not just contact. Defenders have the right to their space, and just because Hubie and Breen love the Lakers doesn't mean they are en led to whistles.

Some of those no calls had almost no contact at all, Kobe flopped on at least two of them, and the defenders usually jumped straight up without hacking down on anyone's arms. Notice that's why Kobe gets called at the end of the game for slapping down across the player's arms and knocking him to the floor. You can't just jump into a guy's chest and expect to get bailed out with a call. The guy who made the video was looking for flagrants to be called. Are you kidding me with that ?

Kobe leads the league in free throw attempts; it amazes me that Lakers fans still manage to complain about how unfair life is.

[Martin R]

I am not a Laker fan. Those are fouls a referee usually calls in the NBA. Period.

[exstatic]

I am not a Laker fan. Those are fouls a referee usually calls in the NBA. Period.

They're also cherry-picked from an entire game. Did they show any good calls? No? It's propaganda, then.

[ashbeeigh]

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Well now at least I don't have to ask anyone what channel it's on.

[Sasha]

I watched that game. Duncan committed stupid fouls. Collins got him for an and one, and then he went over Kirilenko's back for no reason after missing a shot 30 seconds later. That's just stupid, it's not bad officiating. Duncan had a load of stupid turnovers. Nobody showed up for that game and they got the beat out of them. If the Spurs fail to show up and make stupid mental mistakes, yeah, they'll be in trouble.

Word. Duncan himself said all that.

[lrrr]

Cuban doesn't understand that good defensive teams don't need to commit fouls. He actually believes that the refs have an agenda.

Exactly. the Mavs aren't really a good defensive team, they just like to think they are.

And anyway, if they hadn't choked away a big lead in game 3, there wouldn't be any talk about DWade's parade to the free throw line. Does Cuban REALLY believe the refs had it in for his team? They had the series in the bag. btw, who was the first team in Finals history to blow a 2-0 lead?

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I am not a Laker fan. Those are fouls a referee usually calls in the NBA. Period.

You are wrong. You can't have watched Spurs games this year and believe that. Period.

[thousandth]

As I said...Elson needs to pull his head out. And hopefully Horry will get on the court. They can help protect the basket and even block a few shots.

Elson? He can´t find his head!!!!

Cuban sucks!

[ginobili fan]

Anyway it's a good point ,but whatever I say TIM DUNCAN is the key of the world survival.
GO TIMMY YOU'RE THE BEST PLAYER OF ALL TIME (TBPOAT) and GO SPURS GO!!!!!!!!!

[41times]

btw, who was the first team in Finals history to blow a 2-0 lead?

Not sure who was the first but there have been several. Dr. J's team in 1977 vs. Bill Walton in Portland was my first dissapointing 2-0 lead loss. Last year was my 2nd.