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A late game no call leads to a Heat loss
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On a night where Dwyane Wade and rookie Michael Beasley combine for 50 points, the game comes down to a single call by the refs. Unfortunately for the Heat, the call was actually a missed call. After hitting a three pointer to bring the game with in one, Daequan Cook rose for the potential game tying shot when he was clearly hit on the arm by Lakers point guard Derek Fisher forcing an air ball. The replay confirms he was hit but as per NBA rule the refs may not go to the replay to call a potential foul.
The whole point of a replay is to make sure the officials get the call right, so why not on a play where the game is on the line? Its understandable to not go to the replay in the middle of the game for a possible call, but when it comes down to a game winning or game tying shot and there was a very likely possibility that there was contact, why not be able to go the camera replay?
Like the NFL, it should be done as far as they must see indisputable evidence to over turn the original call. NBA officials are notorious for getting whistle shy when it comes to the closing seconds of a game, giving the defense an obvious advantage. If they were able to employ a possible replay system for that type of situation, it would even the playing field and actually make the defense play honest. Too many times have players been hammered on late game shots with out a single call being made with refs fearing that the call they make will change the out come of the game. Funny enough, not calling the foul also changes the outcome.
None the less, the Miami Heat lose a close one in Los Angeles 108-105. Bynum had a big game scoring 24 points, including a late game put back to help the Lakers keep the Heat at bay. Miami had a real problem keeping Pau Gasol off the glass, alone he out rebounded the Heat's starting front court 18-16. With the trade deadline just around the corner, look for Miami to make some kind of move to get a big body in the middle. Joel Anthony, who has been starting, has not been able to get it done from a combination of foul trouble and lack of strength against bigger opponents. Jamaal Magloire has played well off the bench but does not look to be in good enough shape to play significant minutes.
UPDATE:
- Several teams including Minnesota and Atlanta have contacted the Miami Heat about forward Udonis Haslem. Though Haslem has been considered the heart of the team, with the sudden emergence of rookie Michael Beasley the Heat can possibly move him along with a package of players for a more than capable center.
- James Jones played his second game since having surgery on his wrist during the preseason. He only played six minutes, doubling the minutes he played against the Kings, but is yet to score a bucket in a Heat uniform.
- The New York Knicks made an official offer for Miami forward Shawn Marion. The offer consisted of a package of players with Eddy Curry being the highlight feature. The deal was quickly declined by Miami Heat president Pat Riley, who at this point has put up a confusing front on whether or not he plans on moving Marion before the deadline.
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