2018 NBA Finals

[KMayUSA6060]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

The only play I remember seeing that even compared to Smith running out the clock at the end of a tied finals game was that Chris Webber time out. That may go down as the biggest mental blunder in sports history.

Especially given that the series could be 1-1 right now instead of 0-2.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by KMayUSA6060

Especially given that the series could be 1-1 right now instead of 0-2.

Those respect-worthy officials didn't exactly help with the absurd reversal of the charge call on Durant. They had no business reviewing that play, there was no reason at all to think LeBron was in the restricted area.

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Those respect-worthy officials didn't exactly help with the absurd reversal of the charge call on Durant. They had no business reviewing that play, there was no reason at all to think LeBron was in the restricted area.

The reversal was the correct call, James was not set. The fact that two officials signaled two different calls should have been enough to review it. But whatever the reason for the review, the fact that they made the right call in the end is what matters to me.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

The reversal was the correct call, James was not set. The fact that two officials signaled two different calls should have been enough to review it. But whatever the reason for the review, the fact that they made the right call in the end is what matters to me.

I don't think that's grounds for review, it's grounds for a jump ball.

[KMayUSA6060]

Originally Posted by samosa4u

There is nothing contradictory about my statement. LeBron has been sailing a broken ship in the right direction for years. He has learned to make the most out of his crappy players. If you don't like him, then please send him to Toronto.

He is the one that has selected his shipmates and put them in positions on the crew to keep the ship broken.

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I don't think that's grounds for review, it's grounds for a jump ball.

Bingo.

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I don't think that's grounds for review, it's grounds for a jump ball.

I am not sure how the rule is written, but when one ref signals block and the other signals charge, and the call is reviewable, it should be reviewed. Just like that GB vs Sea game the packers got hosed on with the replacement refs. One signaled td, the other int. Not a good look in either situation.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

I am not sure how the rule is written, but when one ref signals block and the other signals charge, and the call is reviewable, it should be reviewed. Just like that GB vs Sea game the packers got hosed on with the replacement refs. One signaled td, the other int. Not a good look in either situation.

The alleged justification for the review was not the difference in whether there was a block or a charge, but rather whether LeBron was in the restricted area. And he was nowhere close.

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

The alleged justification for the review was not the difference in whether there was a block or a charge, but rather whether LeBron was in the restricted area. And he was nowhere close.

I understand the point you're making. I'm fine with the justification if that's what was necessary to get the call right. If they're not allowed to review the call based solely on the issue of block vs. charge then that rule should be rewritten in my opinion.

[KMayUSA6060]

The best thing that can happen to the Cavaliers' franchise is LeBron leaving this offseason.