You know, there were some crap calls there at the end, yes. The first steal on Nash was clean, IMO...great play on the ball by a guy who's made some big steals this year.
On the jump ball call I was shocked...looked like a foul at first, then Luke grabbed at the ball. I can't believe Nash wasn't calling for the TO though, he dribbled up court into a trap. Shocking all around...just a weird play by him and no-call on a foul then call of a jump ball.
But no Suns fans were upset that he blatantly shoved off before getting that ball and racing up court...that was clear.
And on Kobe's mile high drop shot, a case can be made on a body foul by Diaw and on reverse angle, Raja grabbing at his waist. Could have been an and-one (and right to no call it for a potential winner FT, IMO)
Honestly, I think Luke probably got away with two fouls, at the end of regulation and at the end of the game..but you play it as it lies. BTW, that was a brilliantly run play with .7 left in regulation, from an execution standpoint it was amazing.
I didn't want to post until well after the game on this stuff...emotions are too high and no reason to poke you guys with a stick after we stole one in bizarre fashion.
I remain impressed with how the Lakers are controlling the tempo of these games..as I mentioned at the outset of this series I knew they COULD but didnt know if they WOULD.
Regardless of officiating beefs, Suns fans should admit that the Lakers are playing the Suns far better than they thought they would. The Lakers are playing playoff, physical basketball.
Game 5 better be a war...I'm going to be there.
