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Did the mavs complain about the first game,when dirk got every call? We got the mavs shook there rattled.
http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/nba...ory?id=5132345
SAN ANTONIO -- Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier said late Friday he was miffed at the overall officiating in the 94-90 Game 2 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
Dampier didn't mince words in criticizing a crew that included one of Mavericks owner Mark Cuban's least-favorite referees, Danny Crawford.
By Cuban's count, the Mavs have lost 16 of 17 playoff games with Crawford on the floor.
"When we play defense we're under a magnifying glass, but when we're on offense, there's no magnifying glasses," Dampier said. "You've got to call it both ways. Dirk Nowitzki drives, he doesn't get fouled. They drive on the other end and they get the little ticky-tack fouls. So keep it consistent, that's all. Don't be one way or the other."
On Thursday, NBA commissioner David Stern warned primarily coaches -- but players, too -- about publicly criticizing officials. Stern said he's grown tired of meaningless fines and is prepared to levy suspensions. Dampier said he was unaware of Stern's edict.
The Mavericks, who trail 2-1 in the first-round playoff series, had a free-throw edge in their Game 1 win, 34-14. Ssince then, they have been whistled for 43 fouls to the Spurs' 31.
Dampier played 27 minutes Friday and managed to accrue more fouls (five) than points and rebounds combined (four). He questioned how Spurs forward Tim Duncan can play more than 43 minutes and get whistled for just two fouls.
"It's on us, too," Dampier said. "We've got to take the ball to the basket, make contact, draw the foul and go to the free-throw line."
The Spurs were decidedly the more aggressive team in Games 2 and 3. However, Dampier took particular issue Friday with a charge call whistled on Nowitzki by referee Bavetta.
With the score tied at 73 with 9:05 left to go, Nowitzki drove the right baseline and made a strong move to the rim as Spurs forward Matt Bonner positioned himself to take the charge.
"I'm not even going to comment on that foul. What did you think, it was a foul or what?" Dampier said, believing the call should have been a block on Bonner. "All of us thought that. It's funny, though, they get the same call on the other end, it's ridiculous, one of the refs called the foul from halfcourt. It's almost like they can't even see it. But when he [Nowitzki] drives, 'Oh, I saw he was outside the circle, it was a charge.' How can you see that? You can't even see that far.
"Hey, we ain't going to make any excuses. We're going to be ready to play the next game, that's all that matters to us. The next one, biggest game of the year."
Did the mavs complain about the first game,when dirk got every call? We got the mavs shook there rattled.
you know it's funny that these type of sore losers don't take a stand when they benefit from the same bias in their favor.
When it comes down to it, it wasn't like the calls were completely phantom. It's one thing if you're getting the favor of calls when you're being aggressive and the other team isn't....and it's a whole 'nother when you're getting calls that flat out don't exist.
Officiating in the NBA is very inconsistent...it's nothing new; the Spurs got shafted for calls in game1, they didn't about it in the papers the day after.
Well... Damp just lost an Escalade worth of cash for that little vent... hope he feels better.
Ericka needs to change his tampon.
especially funny coming from him. Damp's whole career has required the officials to consistently look the other way in order to keep from fouling out in the first 10 minutes.
Funny thing is the FT count was 26 to 15 in favor of the Spurs.
Now subtract the 7 FTs we got at the end of the game due to intentional fouls, and it's 19-15 in favor of the Spurs.
4 less FTs on the road and dude's complaining...lol.
Shut up, .
I only saw part of his comments on another thread. After Stern's warning, that may very well get him a 1-game suspension. Stupid, stupid, stupid.
Of all the people who should not be complaining, Dampier is at the top of the list. He got 5 fouls, and the refs were very generous in not fouling him out. One play I remember well - he came over Ginobili's back going for a rebound, and just clubbed the out of the back of Manu's head with his forearm. The ball went out of bounds, and the ref gave possession to the Mavs. Manu was touching the back of his head like he expected to see blood. Dampier should have been watching the end of that game from the bench.
The refs let both teams play physical playoff basketball, and the no-calls were consistent on both ends, which is about all you can ask. Unless you're a Mavs fan... then you can ask for Dampier to shut the up. Stern is gonna kick his ass for that tirade.
I lol'ed when Bavetta made that ed up call...
Marion should be fined too for his twitter comments, but this morning I woke up and he had deleted all of them...
He actually wrote that they were playing 8 on 5 and that ll NBA officials should be fired for fixing games.
Aw poor Erica Dampdiapers...he must be so sad after practicing his free throw shot since he thought the Spurs would be hacking at him..
Should've spent that time learning how to defend Duncan instead although his ty IQ wouldn't be able to handle it anyway. CRY SOME MORE
CRY SOME MORE
Time to set an example, Stern. One game suspension should prove your point.On Thursday, NBA commissioner David Stern warned primarily coaches -- but players, too -- about publicly criticizing officials. Stern said he's grown tired of meaningless fines and is prepared to levy suspensions. Dampier said he was unaware of Stern's edict.
It's funny seeing a thug who can only play defense when the refs look the other way while he beats on on opposing players whining about officiating.
i really wouldn't care if the refs did do us a favor. i just want the spurs to win this series, fair or unfair.
Stern said he's going to stop fining and he's going to suspend players and coaches who complain about the refs. Give him a game off, Stern. What a dumbass.
Time to see if Stern is a man of his word.
Meh. Sure you guys got some questionable calls, but the game was in San Antonio. Nothing out of the ordinary.
Which ed up call? If you are talking about Bonner's charge, he was indeed outside the restricted area, at least that is what I saw and what the commentators said in the replay.
I don't really care if Damp gets suspended as he has been a non-factor this series. That said, Stern pretty much has to do something beyond a fine or his threat about cracking down will seem pretty toothless.
if dampier or marion gets suspended for game 4 spurs will win that one easily those are the only 2 guys that "maybe" slow down ginbobili and duncan
Too bad Tweleted doesn't work anymore. If he actually posted that he'll probably get a suspension as well.
Unless ESPN or one of the networks starts bumping the Marion twitter comments (I've seen no mention of them), Marion' safe. Damp's comments are already ESPN material, so he might be screwed.
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