Kings @ Bulls Game Thread
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Fair enough. Seems odd then that less people are pointing to CWebb again producing much less than a point per shot, or Bibby's continuing free throw line struggles, or the parade to the basket that was the Kings' defense tonight (all variables of the game much more within the Kings' control, btw), and more are just simply stating that the refs hosed the team.
Variant - There's absolutely nothing in your post I don't agree with. My problem is that regardless of what happened during the game, at the end we were again in a position to win and were, in fact, clearly the team with the momentum. That basket by Brad and the +1 would have made it our game for the taking. By taking that away, the officials - after conferring and still getting it wrong - took all the wind out of the Kings' sails.
We can talk about how they should suck it up and play through it, but how many times can you do that when you have the real and distinct feeling the officials are doing everything they possibly can to keep you from winning?
We can talk about how they should suck it up and play through it, but how many times can you do that when you have the real and distinct feeling the officials are doing everything they possibly can to keep you from winning?
True, I'm not able to watch the games, but I was able to hear the Bulls' announcers describe the play (Kings' broadcast wasn't working on nba.com for some reason tonight), and admit that Ben Gordon's heel was on the line, but a charge was called anyway. So, I *do know* that the charge call was made incorrectly.
I hear ya... but we're between a rock and a hard place on this one. Stern and the NBA have time and time again proven that they don't give a da** about stuff like this, and since there's no "legal" recourse a team can take it's either play through it or start forfeiting games... IMHO the Kings need to go into games now assuming they are down 10 points and are going to get screwed out of at least five points at the end of the game.
Win despite the refs. Taunt them afterwards too.
I'm all for the venting though. The refs need to quit interjecting themselves into games in the critical moments.
Win despite the refs. Taunt them afterwards too.
I'm all for the venting though. The refs need to quit interjecting themselves into games in the critical moments.
Yep, it was something like that - Andres Nocioni was inside the circle with both feet. moved outside but his right foot was on the line/inside the circle when he made contact with Brad. Johnny Kerr called it a foul on Nocioni all the way, while Tom Doerr was shouting "No, no, they will overturn it". And they did.
Kings got robbed on that play. I am not saying that they would go on to win but after the call, all hte momentum was gone and Kings needed Bulls to miss all or most of their free throws for Kings to get back into the game. So, clearly referees influenced the outcome of the game to a certain extent.
We can still criticise Kings for feeble defense and very poor rebounding (even though Chandler was out) but the fact remains that refs played a huge role.
Kings got robbed on that play. I am not saying that they would go on to win but after the call, all hte momentum was gone and Kings needed Bulls to miss all or most of their free throws for Kings to get back into the game. So, clearly referees influenced the outcome of the game to a certain extent.
We can still criticise Kings for feeble defense and very poor rebounding (even though Chandler was out) but the fact remains that refs played a huge role.
Evenstar said:
man that sucked. i missed the game. what exaclty is the bad call tonight??? i'm confused. still it SUCKS!!!!
but the thread was hilarious to read. riena you were CRACKING me up!!!!!!!!! good stuff you guys. too bad the kings lost
but the thread was hilarious to read. riena you were CRACKING me up!!!!!!!!! good stuff you guys. too bad the kings lost
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