How did Dwight Howard only have two fouls last night?

[vinnie]

I still don't get it. Two fouls. TWO freaking fouls.

[Roy Hobbs]

Well, when elbows aren't considered fouls, and over-the-back isn't considered a foul, and when moving screens aren't fouls, it's easier to explain.

(The above, of course, only applying to the folks wearing blue and white).

[Fafnir]

Well, when elbows aren't considered fouls, and over-the-back isn't considered a foul, and when moving screens aren't fouls, it's easier to explain.

(The above, of course, only applying to the folks wearing blue and white).

Also a lot of his worst hacks were after the whistle was blown on another player's foul. Which of course means you get a free shot.

[celticinorlando]

the called it tight vs the bobcats...the magic complained and the nba has given him free roam to throw elbows, go over the back and bulldoze people

[vinnie]

The NBA needs to fire at least 75 percent of its refs and start over. The incompetence is mind-blowing. Last night's game represented a come-to-Jesus moment for me.

[celticinorlando]

i have suspected for a long time that officials control games as they want. last night was criminal. just blatant and wrong

[guava_wrench]

Well, when elbows aren't considered fouls, and over-the-back isn't considered a foul, and when moving screens aren't fouls, it's easier to explain.

(The above, of course, only applying to the folks wearing blue and white).

Also a lot of his worst hacks were after the whistle was blown on another player's foul. Which of course means you get a free shot.

Good point. Remember JVG praising Posey for that in 2008? Look at Pierces throwing JJ after the whistle to avoid the and-1. Essentially the same thing Howard did except Howard actually went for a block before landing on the already fouled player (was it Rondo).

Of course, the victim fans on both sides with cry about the plays that went against their team, saying Pierce or Howard should get called for more when both plays were typical playoff defense (no free shots!).

[Jon Niednagel]

I really hope all the Celtics come out of the locker room for game 6 wearing the white, goofy-looking, protective headband Scal had to wear last year after his concussions. I think it would make a great statement.

[Greenbean]

At least they owe us a game.

[connerhenry43]

I still don't get it. Two fouls. TWO freaking fouls.

to answer this question, my answer is: because the refs messed up. he was not supposed to have that many.

i have never in my life witnessed a game like that. reminsicent of kinds-lakers from 2002

[moiso]

Howard is the biggest cheap shot artist in the league.  He only had two fouls because he makes all of his blows look like accidental contact after the whistle.  I can't stand the guy!