Officiating Props

[e_blazer]

As much as we jump on the refs around here when they make mistakes that cost the Blazers, it seems only fair that we give some props to last night's crew for doing a solid job of calling the game evenly. I thought that they showed some guts and made some calls against the Suns, Stoudemire in particular, that other crews might have been inclined to let go.

I hope we see these guys again in this series.

 

[chris_in_pdx]

I thought that they showed some guts and made some calls against the Suns, Stoudemire in particular, that other crews might have been inclined to let go.

Like that charging foul on Stoudemire in the last minutes? That took sack to call.

 

[BlazerBeav]

Yes, it was very refreshing to watch a game and not feel like we were getting shafted the whole time.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

I agree. The refs did a great job last night.

 

[hasoos]

Yep refs called a good game. I didn't catch who was the lead ref? I think it might have been Scott Foster.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Officials: Derrick Stafford , Scott Foster , James Capers

 

[Tince]

Officials: Derrick Stafford , Scott Foster , James Capers

I wonder how many 30 second calls Scott Foster made before the game...

 

[STOMP]

it felt for the most part like they called the game straight up without an agenda. The first half I would have liked a few more calls going the Blazers way as they were regularly getting whacked on drives to the hoop while PHX was popping jumpers, but I thought the 2nd half was very legit. Great to see... good call on the OP

STOMP

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

My only real complaint was that call on LA's pick where Nash clearly flopped. The game was on the line, Nash flops big-time, and they call it.

Props to Nash for the sales job, and being a smart, savvy vet. But there was no foul, and it was pretty clear to me.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

Agreed. There were the usual close calls and a few flops, but overall it was a very well officiated game.

 

[OSUBlazerfan]

I was gonna start a thread about this last night..... best officiated playoff game ive seen in years

 

[Natebishop3]

I hope this is how they call the rest of the series. It bodes well for us.

 

[blue32]

It's about time they started doing it right. We're always on the short end of the officiating stick.

 

[Eastoff]

My only real complaint was that call on LA's pick where Nash clearly flopped. The game was on the line, Nash flops big-time, and they call it.

Props to Nash for the sales job, and being a smart, savvy vet. But there was no foul, and it was pretty clear to me.

What about that two handed "block" by martell towards the end. followed by a legit stuff. That could easily have been a foul.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

They really let a lot go. 2 FT for the Suns in the entire first half. Personally, I like it that way, but I'm willing to bet that if the roles were reversed, we'd probably have several people in here complaining about the officiating from last night.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

What about that two handed "block" by martell towards the end. followed by a legit stuff. That could easily have been a foul.

Could've, and should've.

 

[chris_in_pdx]

What about that two handed "block" by martell towards the end. followed by a legit stuff. That could easily have been a foul.

That was flat out ballin'. Yes 9 times out of ten that was a foul, but Martell jumped straight up with both arms straight in the air and didn't lean into the person he blocked. That entire defensive possesion was MAN'S work. Props to Martell.

 

[Tince]

That was flat out ballin'. Yes 9 times out of ten that was a foul, but Martell jumped straight up with both arms straight in the air and didn't lean into the person he blocked. That entire defensive possesion was MAN'S work. Props to Martell.

I agree... It kills me that they always call that a foul. The rule of verticality clearly states that a player is entitled to the space directly above him. Martell jumped straight up, and absorbed the contact, that was created by the offensive player. Having said all that, I'm shocked they didn't call it, because they always do.

 

[EPIC FAIL GILDERHUS]

I agree... It kills me that they always call that a foul. The rule of verticality clearly states that a player is entitled to the space directly above him. Martell jumped straight up, and absorbed the contact, that was created by the offensive player. Having said all that, I'm shocked they didn't call it, because they always do.

In last weeks Blazers/Lakers game, the announcers were talking about how the NBA is putting more emphasis on allowing verticality. Interesting, since there has been so many rule changes over the years to give offensive players more leeway.

 

[BlazersBlood]

That was the most balanced officiating I've seen in a long time. I hope we get the same crew for game 2.

 

[maxiep]

What about that two handed "block" by martell towards the end. followed by a legit stuff. That could easily have been a foul.

I thought it was a foul in real time, too. However, in the slo mo replay, Webby went straight up. He has a the right to his vertical space. It really was an amazing block. And the second one? OH MY!!!

 

[maxiep]

I hate that the NBA is too often like the WWE, but I wouldn't be surprised to see us playing 5 on 8 in Game Two. If we win Game Two, the series is over, and I don't think Herr Stern would like to see us advance so easily. PHX is a team that draws ratings. Us? Not so much.

 

[maxiep]

I agree... It kills me that they always call that a foul. The rule of verticality clearly states that a player is entitled to the space directly above him. Martell jumped straight up, and absorbed the contact, that was created by the offensive player. Having said all that, I'm shocked they didn't call it, because they always do.

Of course, that rule has been violated by Shaq his entire career. How many fouls did Sabas get simply for raising his arms and getting slammed into by O'Neal?

 

[chris_in_pdx]

Of course, that rule has been violated by Shaq his entire career. How many fouls did Sabas get simply for raising his arms and getting slammed into by O'Neal?

More than his share. Sabas' problem is that he wouldn't plant his goddamn feet and take the blow from O'Neal most of the time. Then again, the reffing at the time was totally pro-Shaq, so I doubt there was anything Sabas could have done. Shaq was the superstar, Sabas wasn't.

 

[chris_in_pdx]

I hate that the NBA is too often like the WWE, but I wouldn't be surprised to see us playing 5 on 8 in Game Two. If we win Game Two, the series is over, and I don't think Herr Stern would like to see us advance so easily. PHX is a team that draws ratings. Us? Not so much.

I agree. I expect Game 2 to be a ticky-tack reffed game with everything aggressive thing that the Blazers do on the defensive end to be whistled. It's sad that this is the expectation in today's NBA.

 

[Eastoff]

I agree. I expect Game 2 to be a ticky-tack reffed game with everything aggressive thing that the Blazers do on the defensive end to be whistled. It's sad that this is the expectation in today's NBA.

well let's just hope if that happens, then the coaching staff can pick up on the change quickly and make adjustments.

 

[chris_in_pdx]

well let's just hope if that happens, then the coaching staff can pick up on the change quickly and make adjustments.

Yep. Let's be honest about one thing as well: Nate did a great job yesterday. He Booger-Hooked Rudy out of there instead of being stubborn and sticking with him because he started. Nate put the guys out there at the end that had been getting the job done.

 

[Eastoff]

Yep. Let's be honest about one thing as well: Nate did a great job yesterday. He Booger-Hooked Rudy out of there instead of being stubborn and sticking with him because he started. Nate put the guys out there at the end that had been getting the job done.

yeah, when Bayless was getting his game to flow, he kept letting him play.

 

[Further]

Some Suns fans seem to be blaming the reffing for their loss.

 

[chris_in_pdx]

Some Suns fans seem to be blaming the reffing for their loss.

It was officiated like a playoff game.