On key possession in Game 6, Duncan was on the floor illegally

[crownontherocks]

The NBA says Tim Duncan should not have been allowed back on the floor for the Spurs' final possession of regulation in Tuesday's Game 6.

Gregg Popovich subbed Duncan out on the prior possession for defensive reasons, which is another discussion entirely. After Ray Allen hit a 3-pointer to tie the game, Popovich put Duncan back on the floor while the referees reviewed the play. Duncan eventually inbounded the play to Tony Parker, who eventually ended regulation with an airball on a fadeaway runner. The problem is the Spurs didn't have timeout and the NBA ruled today that Duncan shouldn't have been allowed back on the court. If Parker had made that shot, there likely would've been utter chaos, including a formal protest by the Heat. The teams may have even needed to replay that possession with 5.2 seconds left on the clock and Duncan off the court at some point Wednesday. So, in the end, let's just be happy Parker missed that shot and we don't have to process all the absurd possibilities that would've resulted had he made it.

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[pearljammer10]

Knew this and commented on it as we were watching. Thought it was strange. Yes Mr. Stern I am available for a job.

[alley oop]

Play should never have been stopped to begin with after Ray’s shot. The Spurs were denied the chance to move the ball up court before the celebrating Heat were back for defense.

[Celtics4ever]

To me alot of the HEAT victories in the playoffs have been tainted by the refs.   The victory against us last year, this game.   The league protects it's marketing power, I will say that.   Oh, it's just that they drive more, sorry but that one doesn't explain the no calls that always benefit MIA.

[CelticG1]

Stupid rule

If th refs are stopping the game in a moment like that than anyone should be able to make subs

[Chelm]

Stupid rule

If th refs are stopping the game in a moment like that than anyone should be able to make subs

Regardless, it is a rule.  The fact that it's a "stupid" rule doesn't mean it's breakable.