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Brad Miller Politely Wishes Cavs Happy Hunting [Game 5 Reaction]

Stormin' Norman Disciple — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:25:26 +0000

That was an exciting game and the Bulls played decently in the series considering the competition they were up against. That being said, the officiating in Game 5 was horrendous. The sequence with Shaq drawing what seemed like 5 fouls on the Bulls big men in under 20 seconds was insane. Those weren’t close calls. They weren’t “it could go either way” calls. They were just plain bad. Not only that, but the sequence completely prevented the Bulls frontcourt from playing with any aggressiveness the rest of the game. Was the officiating why we lost? YES! In a close game like that, a terrible call or two can change the game. 5-6 terrible calls in the 4th quarter alone? How can you not think it would change the game. I share Brad Miller’s sentiments right now, whether he is talking to the refs or the Cavs. Dammnit.

I’m too upset to break down the game now, but no worries, we have a few months to be miserable about it until July 1 and the opening of free agency. By the way, according to Gar Forman Vinny’s job is safe, at least until the weekend.

h/t: Hardwood Paroxysm

Do You Often Find Yourself Saying: “It Looked Like Derrick Rose Got Fouled On That One?” You’re Not Alone

Stormin' Norman Disciple — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:11:24 +0000

This video and the accompanying post say pretty much all you need to hear about how I feel regarding the terrible treatment Rose gets from officials. Take a look at the video and then click this link ShamSports.com’s must-read post on the topic.

Brad Miller Sinks Game-Winner But Bulls Lose on Questionable Officiating

Stormin' Norman Disciple — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:14:32 +0000

Are you kidding me right now? The Bulls are down 1 with just 0.3 seconds left and Miller catches the inbounds pass and sinks a quick off-balance 20 footer just as the buzzer goes off. The refs call it good and the Bulls go crazy. Then the refs go back to review the tape, and all of a sudden (well it took like 10 minutes) BAM, the refs call off the bucket and run into the clubhouse escorted by security.

So here’s the clip, you tell me what you think (keeping in mind the call on the court was a made basket):

Here is my problem, all the angles look like it was out of his hands except one, which looked like it could have gone either way. So how does that result in anything but a bucket and a win?