Suns 135 Pistons 108 Final

[biggunsbob]

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Phoenix
32-9

Detroit
10-31

 

[everyoneneedsasmil]

Cade was tossed in the third period for taunting (second technical, not defending the first). Now, I'm not a rules expert, and I do think the rules should be followed during a game. But the idea that simply pointing is enough to get a taunting foul seems insane. It didn't change the outcome of the game, but damn, what's the goal here with the officiating? The game never seemed like it was getting out of order. The players weren't about to scrum there. I have great sympathy for the officials in such a high speed, high pressure game, but come on. It's basketball, not chess.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Cade was tossed in the third period for taunting (second technical, not defending the first). Now, I'm not a rules expert, and I do think the rules should be followed during a game. But the idea that simply pointing is enough to get a taunting foul seems insane. It didn't change the outcome of the game, but damn, what's the goal here with the officiating? The game never seemed like it was getting out of order. The players weren't about to scrum there. I have great sympathy for the officials in such a high speed, high pressure game, but come on. It's basketball, not chess.

That would be pretty funny if Magnus Carlson taunted his opponents.