Nba rules refs call was correct in Bulls vs Nuggets

by CCH on Nov 11, 2009 12:14 PM MST

NBA: Refs' call at end of Bulls-Nuggets game was correct

Posted Nov 11 2009 12:59PM

NEW YORK (AP) -- The NBA says the review that overturned a winning shot by Chicago's Brad Miller was correct and handled appropriately.

Referees looked at video replay for about three minutes before determining that Miller's shot came after the final buzzer, giving Denver a 90-89 victory Tuesday. Though a review is supposed to be completed in a two-minute period, crew chief Mark Wunderlich then asked the truck if there were any additional angles.

He was provided with the overhead view that showed the ball was still on Miller's fingertips at the buzzer.

NBA spokesman Tim Frank says "the replay was handled by the book and the referee made the right decision," adding there was no issue with the officials taking extra time.

Wow the league actually ruling for the nuggets? Are we moving up the ladder in Sterns book?

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I think that was just their way of saying "we're sorry for giving them 0.3 seconds in the first place"

I learned that it takes 0.5 seconds to gain possession of/ secure a rebound. Oh well, good win, beat the Bucks!

"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway

by LACK on Nov 11, 2009 12:21 PM MST reply actions

wow, if he desn't ask for the additional angle nugs lose.

by Rainbow skyline on Nov 11, 2009 2:28 PM MST reply actions

Its funny...

Over at Blog a Bull every one was complaining about the extra time the refs took to review. As a fan, all you want is the right call made, it shouldnt matter that it took a few extra minutes of reviewing to make it.

by CCH on Nov 11, 2009 2:45 PM MST reply actions 1 recs

Throwing the baby out with the bathwater

by Artimus Mangilord on Nov 11, 2009 4:33 PM MST up reply actions

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