Think about it. A division leader doesn’t lose by 40+ points to a team below .500, especially a team like Denver that has only lost 1 game all season to such teams and plays brutal defense. In fact, its their only road loss thus far, being 4-1 on their current road trip. A loss is no big deal, and even I as a fan take them in stride and don’t ever expect a team to always win. This was certainly a game where Tony Brothers’ performance is highly questionable and should be investigated.

If the idea of the league is to allow a bit more contact during playoffs, fine, but they still have the responsibility to call real calls. I swear these guys are either sleeping or daydreaming. Yes I know that I am a biased fan, but really, when someone seems to be defying all physics laws known to mankind, someone else probably had some input to contribute to such activities. Think about it.

I will mention how proud I am of the JazzMen for putting up with seemingly, so many bad calls, no calls, dreaming calls. The world of the NBA is better off that I do attend but one game a year, as I am not so sure that I could contain my own emotions as well.

The following from Basket ball John in a post following game 2.

“And I’ll echo the sentiment by RRR. The refs are plain awful. I really can’t remember a year when the they’ve been this bad. They missed calls, they made wrong calls, and this particular set seemed to think that the game was about them and that they’re in control. Do you want to know how you’ve got bad refs? When their antics resemble Enrico Pollazzo and not officials. They’re out of position on calls and in Deron’s leveling, the ref was more worried about whether the shooter’s feet were behind the three-point line than what was going on in front of him. And of course Rockets fans have a legitimate gripe when AK did some great acting to draw an offensive foul from Scola when Bobby Jackson had just made a game-tying three. But there were other missed calls. Scola and McGrady got to extend their arms all night to make room. Price was called for a block when Jackson was spinning out of control. Deron was called for a travel after receiving the ball in the air and coming down. And Boozer was whacked on the head on one of his lay-ups. Like RRR stated, can we can find competent refs amongst the population? And whatever happened to Stern’s promise of more transparency for the refs? There needs to be some accountability for these things.”

http://www.basketballjohn.com/2008/04/22/recap-utah-jazz-houston-rockets-round-1-game-2/#comments

What I know for sure is that my resume will not be appearing at NBA HQ for one of these jobs. Who with right mind would desire to run a marathon in 100′ sprints? With most in attendance willing to take you “outside” for a little one on one action as well? I realize it is one tough job, but sometimes you need to provide more than your best effort, you need to make the correct calls at the correct time.

But honestly what can you expect from a team that hasn’t made it out of the first round in the past 6 tries (and shaping up to be 7). T-Mac isn’t accepting any responsibility for himself. The coach wants is more than the players do, so of course he is grouchy. The rest of the team, they all want to be “The Guy” who steps up to help, but non of them are talented enough to be “The Guy” Maybe Alston can make a series altering difference if he plays tonight.

Final plee to the Rockets… Come on guys. You have to be able to admit when you are down, out-manned, out-talented, and simply out of a series.