Only Fitting

The NBA is closely examining tapes to determine whether or not Lebron James’ latest triple double was, in fact, a triple double.

the two fouls they called on JT to start the third when JT was just standing there, once JT went to the bench the Jazz went on to erase the kings lead

those charging fouls were BS

Not only have we become easy for most teams to beat, but the refs have to beat us as well.

Terrible, terrible call on the JT charge. I hope Korver’s ribs are broken. He sure got up slow.

There was a play in (I think) the mid fourth quarter where Okur absolutely mowed Thompson down, to the point where I thought Thompson was injured and the refs called absolutely nothing.

Bullshit officiating for the entire second half.

I would expect a lot of whining especially with Webber in the stands. I just didn’t expect it from Kings fans.

Yeah you guys are struggling, but don’t go blame losses on refs. It’s the weakest excuse in the book. KMart got bailed out plenty.

Both of Deron’s continuation calls were 100% legit. Perhaps you should be more upset at Udrich for letting Deron abuse him again, and again, and again.

Fact is, the Jazz won the game because they have a true leader in Deron Williams. The Kings only have a Pseudo leader in KMart.

Don’t blame the refs.

I think JT did charge into Korver. Where they missed the call on that play was on the steal attempt by Bobby Jackson, where Deron Williams basically took him down rather than allow the steal. Should have been two free throws and the ball.

Bottom line, though: Williams took over the game in crunch time and we couldn’t stop him. Allowing Okur to shoot the open three was also a dagger. You have to make him put it on the floor.

The Kings showed heart, and there were a lot of plusses in the game to build on.

This is all about not respecting equally all teams/players.

Some players like Wade, LeBron, Kobe etc draw fouls with just a wind blow. Other players like ours commit fouls just by looking.

It was a night of looking back. The ref’s just followed suit.

1. Because of those horrible calls in the 3rd quarter, we had to take out Jason Thompson and Spencer Hawes (less so Spencer, that was more a Natt decision since he only had 3 fouls). Jason was bringing it all night long. He was playing the same in the first half as he did the second, the only difference was that the refs started calling him for breathing. Spencer also had been playing well, I think Natt took him out because he was afraid he was going to get into foul trouble because of the refs. First half, Spence had 3 blocks. Those probably would have been called as fouls in the second half.

2. That offensive on JT when he got called for the offensive on Korver would have been Korver’s 6th. That takes out a great shooter for the Jazz.

3. Mehmet Okur who killed us, had a non-offensive foul called when he drilled JT into the ground. That would’ve put him with 6 fouls as well.

Officiating was unforgivably horrible. And Natt’s probably going to get fined too because he called them out on it. If the NBA cared so much about LBJ’s triple double, they should review the officiating in this game, and mainly the lack of consistency between halves.

I call shenanigans on offensive fouls. If you don’t want to get run over by the guy with the ball heading to the hoop, then stay out of his way and maybe explore a career change.

That is the single most whiny call (regardless of who it is called on Mr. CB Jack). I thought the one called on the Jazz later on was BS too. If you don’t want to get banged around a bit, you don’t belong on the court.

Bottom line is that there is something very very wrong when the REFS call the tempo of the game. The first half just rocked. Players played basketball. They stayed away from the line and the resulting drop in energy. They ran from one end to the other. The blocked shots and made shots. Constant foul calls CHANGES THE GAME. No matter who is on the receiving end.

If owners want fans to turn out, they better start letting them see some basketball being played. Fans get bored and restless when all the players are doing is shooting free throws. Free throws aren’t basketball.

The owners can demand a change in the way fouls are called. If they want our money… if they want filled arenas… they have to make it so basketball players can actually play the game.

I don’t like to win that way. A game that close deserved a better ending. There were bogus calls both ways, but the Jazz ended up the beneficiary of most of them, and when that decides a tight game, it’s definitely uncool.

I will say, the final play, the no-call on Martin’s final shot, was correct, in my opinion. As has been said, Martin initiated all the contact. And regardless of how the rest of the game had been called, you simply can’t expect a foul call in that situation. Fouls are rarely, if ever, called on the final possession. It doesn’t matter what has gone before. Players know this. They should not expect the call. Had the situation been reversed, with Deron Williams drawing contact with Thompson or something, I would not have expected a call.

Then again, I can hardly fault the Kings for a lack of aggression when two crippling and questionable offensive fouls were called moments earlier.

Don’t mind CB Jack — he enjoys being belligerent. Loved the Old Spaghetti Factory joke, though, that was awesome. (Brainless polygamy jokes are significantly less awesome.)

Okay, I’ve spoken my piece. Much respect to you for a game well played. We now return you to your regularly scheduled Jazz hatred.

If you call it any other way it’s a mockery. If it is known that the refs will not call fouls on the final plays, then the players will "foul" on those plays and if they go uncalled it’s just a sham.

I think in the last minute they don’t want to be the ones deciding the game. It’s kind of a “let the players play” thing, so if it’s questionable at all, you generally won’t get the call. Unfortunately there is a double standard for stars and if anyone will get the calls in that situation, it will be them.

Naturally, if it is a clear hack, the refs should blow the whistle. Often they don’t.