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I am not a fan of eiher team so this is a completely unbiased observation, but could the refs do any more to stick it to New Orleans last night. San Antonio when playing at home gets so many calls its insane. Tim Duncan should have fouled out last night, but when he gets four or five fouls, they suddenly stop calling them on him. It seemed pretty obvious to me that during that late run by the Spurs, the zebras had a lot to do with it, although I'm sure I'm going to get ripped apart on here for saying that.
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Tim Duncan should have fouled out last night, but when he gets four or five fouls, they suddenly stop calling them on him.
I hate to call the "fact police" on you Mr. "unbiased" but Duncan had only 1 personal foul.
It's easier to rant and rave about an incident when the facts are involved??
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Duncan did not have 4 or 5 fouls. Parker and Ginobli stepped up, and actually played like they wanted to win for a change in this series. Chris Paul deserves an oscar himself!
I'm a Spurs fan, but the Hornets are really putting it to us. Hopefully we can tie the series.
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uh yeah you will get ripped apart, Last time i checked you have to outscore your opponent to win, and that is what SA did, they played like the champs they are. some other guy is trying to comfort the Hornets fans, by saying "dont worry Hornets fans, they will win game 4" Really? I think the Hornets are kinda getting full of themselves and taking SA too lightly. Dont make that mistake, you will regret it. Doesnt matter who wins this series, My Lakers will paste either team. Enjoy
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Every team from Texas gets homer calls, most notably the Cowboys but also the Spurs and to a little lesser extent the Mavs... you gotta remember, they're "America's Teams" or at least that's what the media calls them, bunch of crap if you ask me
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Interesting. I'm a Spurs fan and I thought they weren't getting calls until the late in the 3rd. I thought NO was getting away with a lot.
Calls should be fair, but if the contact is ever between a League and Finals MVP and Tyson Chandler, and it isn't easy to determine who did what...that foul should be on Chandler.
NO is playing great. David West is an animal. CP3 is awesome. The Hornets may beat SA. But I don't think so.
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Level:Amateur
Since:May 9, 2008
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You are correct dodgerbrad99. Your Lakers will paste either team if Kobe continues to shoot 20 to 25 free throws per night. That is almost impossible for anyone to overcome. The Hornets are not taking the Spurs lightly. The game last night was a typical spurs home game( close until the refs took over in the late third quarter). You will see what i am talking about IF these spurs beat the hornets, your lakers will be the ones in foul trouble and getting called for every flop that thomas and ginobili makes.
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That's interesting! I didn't know that awards won in previous years entitled you to play anyway you like without being penalized. I guess that is what happened last year when one of san antonio's bench players (horry) knocked nash on the scoring table and ultimately led to phoenix losing their best player for the most important game of the series. good thing horry has all those rings because anyone else would have probably been fined or suspended!
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Level:All-Star
Since:Jun 20, 2007
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According to every fan out there the Spurs only win cause of the Refs. I find it hard to understand why there are so many Spurs haters out there. Did no one see that the Hornets showed their immaturity and turned the ball over on consecutive possessions in the 4th quarter and that David West missed 3 of 4 fouls shots. You can blame whatever you want on whoever you want, but the bottom line is you cant win a close game if you make dumb mistakes.
I actually think that the Hornets actually got more calls than I expected they would in game 3. There is a reason it is called home court advantage. You should go into the game knowing you might not get some calls. Not cry about it after. The Spurs may wine or complain during the game, but you will never hear one of them complain after. No one will ever say, "We got no calls, We were cheated, the other team deserves no credit and we deserved to win." This is why I dont understand why people dont like the Spurs.
Ya'll would rather cheer for Rapists, convicts, thugs, or players that complain about their teammates. Players that complain they want to be traded, or that the owners don't make good decisions. Why not cheer for a team that is gracious after a win or a loss. That gives credit where credit is deserved and actually is greatful for where they are in life. Maybe if everyone took a page out of the Spurs offcourt antics the world might be a better place. No one is perfect of course, but with all the fans complaining about high payed athletes. The Spurs should be appreciated shouldnt they?
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Since:Sep 2, 2006
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What a horrible post. First off I think Duncan had only one foul the whole night? Secondly, the Hornets got the benefit of a ton of calls in the first half of the game. The game didn't tighten up and the officiating got better in the second half.
The difference between a loser and a winner is that when a loss occurs the loser will always look to assess blame on external factors for the loss. The winner will accept blame for the loss and look to grow from it so the next time they will win. Example, Suns = losers...always have reasons other than their team on the floor. Don't drag the Hornets down to the Suns level as they really have something special there as well as the best player in the game in my opinion.
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Level:Superstar
Since:Oct 23, 2006
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It looks to me like the FT attempts were dead even.
I don't see any real one sided officiating at all.
This is not a series where the Lakers shoot 89 free throws to Utahs 43 free throws.
There is no obvious imbalance.
Come on Hornets, don't become the Phoenix Suns.
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Reputation:95
Level:Superstar
Since:Aug 21, 2006
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DISCLAIMER : I'm a Hornets fan
I do think the Spurs got a couple of calls in last nights game, yeah. But, in the playoffs that is going to happen. The Hornets got a couple calls in game 1. It's just harder to see them when they are in favor of your own team. Also, Duncan is an established star. Established stars always get the benefit of the doubt. Soon, perhaps even as soon as next year, Chris Paul will start getting some calls also. In the playoffs you have to be able to rise above these calls and win the game anyway.
I personally think that officiating in general has been down the whole season and WAY down in college basketball as they teach our young talent that you cant drive to the basket or its a charge 99% of the time. The floppers like Ginobili, Derek Fisher, Nowtizki, and so on - are starting to get more and more prevalent. I wonder if the Europeans get it from watching soccer so much - I love soccer, but man do those guys embarrass themselves with their flopping.
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Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Aug 28, 2007
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you should get those calls if your the champ, once the Hornets become champs( if ever) they will get those calls
go Spurs
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