Even tho I say yes, it would never work IF "the fix" is in. Sterns MUST protect his "corporate a$$ets" hence the kobe=lebron effort.
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{"commentId":7321962,"authorDomain":"mikeee-1128389"}
NBA=WWF The game is fixed, one day one of the retired ref’s will admit it.
Derek Fisher 0.4 Buzzer Beater Lakers vs Spurs Game 5 2004
It's not a game it's entertainment!
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#1 - Thu May 28, 2009 1:20 AM EDT{"commentId":7354490,"authorDomain":"switches4u"}
A b-ball player you are NOT! If you don't think b-ball takes skill, marksmenship, and talent...then comtinue watching wrestling
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{"commentId":7325762,"authorDomain":"batanasio"}
It is most obvious...The after the fact actions by the NBA does not cure the problem...The D.Jones deliberate tripping foul is a good example of a no foul called in which the aftermath resulted in arrogant issuance of a $25,000 fine against Jackson. Attention has now focused on the NBA's most glaring short coming. David Stern needs to resolve this issue fairly
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#2 - Thu May 28, 2009 10:36 AM EDT{"commentId":7328759,"authorDomain":"sathyasastry"}
I would like to see a 'challenge' introduced to NBA games. NFL has this which gives a chance for teams to contest on the call on the ground.
I think NBA and refs should get out of the mode of school teachers. where it says what ever I say is right because you don't know.
Give challenge would help teams to contest. This play off season many series would have been much more interesting and challenging.
1. MAVS vs NUGGETS
2. Lakers vs Rockets
3. Cavs vs Magic
4. Lakers vs Nuggets
5. 76rs vs Magic
Some of the calls when made right at the moment, it will really help the team to build confidence and reduce -ve impact on the team.
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#3 - Thu May 28, 2009 12:55 PM EDT{"commentId":7335021,"authorDomain":"dyiesmi"}
If they can use replay in tennis, surely they can with the NBA.
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#4 - Thu May 28, 2009 5:38 PM EDT{"commentId":7335403,"authorDomain":"loak"}
Calls made during critical times should not dictate game out comes.
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#5 - Thu May 28, 2009 5:58 PM EDT{"commentId":7341977,"authorDomain":"loak"}
Games are becoming increasingly controversial every year, especially during pivotal matches and scoring runs.
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#6 - Fri May 29, 2009 4:29 AM EDT{"commentId":7351312,"authorDomain":"eljohnso"}
it would slow the game too much and show the refs are really weak .
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#7 - Fri May 29, 2009 3:54 PM EDT{"commentId":7354583,"authorDomain":"switches4u"}
If one grab of the shirt, trip, push, or shove is not caught...it could cost the game. Why do you think football inlisted it? Let the 4th referee be incharge of watching replays.
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#8 - Fri May 29, 2009 7:10 PM EDT{"commentId":7361151,"authorDomain":"mooree7"}
The NBA is a multi-billion dollar machine. The organization is not hurting for money. If they can pay players 20 million or more dollars a year, they can easily add a side line ref to watch the replays and quickly make the right call.
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#9 - Sat May 30, 2009 8:44 AM EDT{"commentId":7785112,"authorDomain":"viewerk"}
Yes, especially if the Lakers are on the floor, they cheat.
- 2:48 am EDT on Sun May 31, 2009
Diane did you even watch the playoffs, you said lakers cheated ....wow the fact that in most of the games the lakers were being tripped shoved elbowed and generally fouled practically everytime they touched the back how can you say THEY cheated if anything the foul disparity was in favor of the other team, lets face it you root for another team and you need a reason, to justify your teams getting thier butts handed to them, i mean dont get me wrong there were a couple of calls that were justified in them getting a foul called but most times the refs let BOTH teams play, im all for replays then it would take away your teams inability to whine about the better team...which this year was the lakers and who knows maybe next year it may be the nuggets or cavs who knows....congrats LAKERS you deserved your trophy
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There are way too many inconsistancies