The controversial jump in

[GeoDim]

This play should not be called an offensive foul.  In this scenario, the defender is in the air and has lost control of his body, which should never be rewarded.  It should be a no-call if the shooter jumps forward, into the defender.

If the shooter is able to get the defender in the air and either jumps straight up or fades away with the shot, any incidental contact by the defender should be a shooting foul.  A shooter should always be able to jump straight up with a shot.  It is the defender's responsibility to maintain positive control of his body.

Even as a Celtics fan, I cringe whenever Pierce creates this type of contact with forward movement.  This and flopping are really cheapening the game.  Off-topic, but any obvious flop (i.e. BBD's invisible fist to the face) should be a technicial foul and a $5,000 fine.

[guava_wrench]

It doesn't bother me too much--what does get to me is that there isn't any consistency to the call.

Example 1: Derek Fisher plowing into Brent Barry. No Call.

Example 2: A Detroit defender crashing into Pierce. Offensive, and the call that solidified my hate for Bennett Salvatore.

Example 3: All the other times when its called a defensive foul, like last night for Pierce. He did it at one point and got 2 shots out of it.


Make up your mind! GOD!

Oh, and I don't think Gordon jumped in that much last night. The most crucial foul on Tony in OT was a foul--he hit him.

You expect too much. Why stress yourself out? Borderline situations are going to depend upon how the refs sees it in real time. To get angry about it is a waste of energy.

More fans should try refereeing a few games to get perspective. Then again, they'd probably believe they are always correct.