SlwSVT;1484920 said:
The refs were definately key down the stretch. No call on Dirk when he fouled Richardson on that last 3. No call on Dirk bumping and going over the back on Barnes on the missed free throw. The phantom call on Davis in the back court against Howard. The game should be decided by the players, not the refs.
No they weren't. Dirk is 7'. You can't punish the guy for being taller than the other guy. I must've missed the last 3 by Richardson, cuz I don't recall that play. I'd have to see it to comment on it.
The only questionable call was on the final foul on Davis. And that's because typically in that situation, the players are told to foul to stop the clock. The ref had a quick whistle, which they are trained to do, so that it doesn't get ugly.
The Terry shot on Baron Davis was so not needed. I think he forgot he was on a basketball court, cuz the move itself was the kind you do when someone walks up on you from behind on the streets somewhere. I betcha the ref thought for a sec about tossing him. it was a cheap shot. Period.
Golden State had good looks at the basket at the end of game, they just weren't falling in. I wouldn't blame them for the method, because they were hitting their shots earlier. They were hitting some big ones. They had several chances to put 'em away and didn't. Instead of taking the threes that were originally falling in, they should've started driving the lane to draw fouls. They didn't adjust.
And honestly, no matter what his numbers say, Dirk didn't play all that well for me. He was too silent for too much of a long stretch. Superstars shouldn't go in the background like that for that kind of time. He shows up in the final minutes and all of a sudden, he saves the day. Whatever.
Where were you in the 3rd quarter when GS was making their run?
Thought Devin Harris should've been driving from the start. His shots weren't falling and nobody could hold him. He kept the Mavs in the game while Dirk was taking a siesta.
Overall, it was a great game. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
