Yahoo, Boston Herald: NBA admits mistake by refs in Celtics loss to Blazers

[kingsnation]

Mark Murphy, Boston Herald: "In a statement released Wednesday, the league finally admitted the officiating crew of Mike Callahan, Rodney Mott and Zach Zarba erred in its handling of a controversial play during the Celtics 91-86 loss in Portland on Tuesday. A basket by Blazers forward Travis Outlaw was allowed to stand despite Portland having six men on the floor. However, an admission of guilt isn't enough for Doc Rivers, who remained bothered by the inflexibility of the officiating crew. Callahan later said that though Portland was assessed a technical foul, the violation was discovered too late to disallow the basket."


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Rest here..

WOW.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Well... they would kind of have to admit a mistake, wouldn't they? But really, what can they do after the fact?

I'm more concerned about the precedent it could set: you mean to tell me that you can play six-on-five for a possession, and only have it cost you a free throw?

 

[kennadog]

I'm more concerned about the precedent it could set: you mean to tell me that you can play six-on-five for a possession, and only have it cost you a free throw?

The Kings would probably still find a way to lose, even with 6 guys on the court for 48 minutes.

 

[Larry89]

The Kings would probably still find a way to lose, even with 6 guys on the court for 48 minutes.

thats because the only one taking the shots would be salmons

 

[piksi]

The Kings would probably still find a way to lose, even with 6 guys on the court for 48 minutes.

not if we get granted a 7 pt play at the end

 

[kennadog]

not if we get granted a 7 pt play at the end

Wouldn't matter. We'd exponentially increase our chance for a TO with an extra player out there.