Biggest FT difference ever!!!!!!
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Books made a killing as most people laid the 1-2.5 with Miami and most Dallas backers played the ML.
that FT diff was large
but nothing compared to 1993 Phoenix Suns v Seattle in Game 7
Suns got 60+Ft's in tha game
but nothing compared to 1993 Phoenix Suns v Seattle in Game 7
Suns got 60+Ft's in tha game
There was a huge discrepancy in FT's, no doubt, but there was a reason for that. A perfect example was Terry at the end of regulation fading away for a jumper instead of trying to draw contact, figuring that the refs will not let him decide the game on the FT line. At the end of OT, Wade had no business going to the line. He was not looking for a shot, but rather looking for contact. He got the contact he wanted and that was that.
I backed Dallas and this does not make it any easier to swallow but Dallas shot 21-25 at the line and 3 of those were missed in the last 1:41 by Dampier (missed one) and Howard (who not only missed both, but called the worst timeout since Webber in 1993 NCAA's). So sure you can blame the refs but the fact of the matter is that the Heat (D-wade especially) realized the refs were going to allow them to goto the line for the slightest contact. He went looking for that contact while the Mavs shied away from it.
Especially puzzling is Dirk's lack of FTA's. He has been uber-agressive throughout these playoffs, but last night only attempted 5 FTS. Makes you wonder if the Heat's physical play on him in games 3 & 4 has caused him to settle for jumpers as opposed to taking punishment inside. Not to say he did not goto the basket at all, but with the way the refs were calling the game, he should have taken it upon himself to get to the line more often.
I backed Dallas and this does not make it any easier to swallow but Dallas shot 21-25 at the line and 3 of those were missed in the last 1:41 by Dampier (missed one) and Howard (who not only missed both, but called the worst timeout since Webber in 1993 NCAA's). So sure you can blame the refs but the fact of the matter is that the Heat (D-wade especially) realized the refs were going to allow them to goto the line for the slightest contact. He went looking for that contact while the Mavs shied away from it.
Especially puzzling is Dirk's lack of FTA's. He has been uber-agressive throughout these playoffs, but last night only attempted 5 FTS. Makes you wonder if the Heat's physical play on him in games 3 & 4 has caused him to settle for jumpers as opposed to taking punishment inside. Not to say he did not goto the basket at all, but with the way the refs were calling the game, he should have taken it upon himself to get to the line more often.
wayne - nice write up.
when you shoot jump shoots all night you dont go to the line as much as the team that takes it to the hoop.
wade was more aggressive all night long and didnt settle for jump shots. that why he shot 25 ft's period!
when you shoot jump shoots all night you dont go to the line as much as the team that takes it to the hoop.
wade was more aggressive all night long and didnt settle for jump shots. that why he shot 25 ft's period!
Also keep in mind that the Mavs committed about 15 intentional fouls in this game - easy for Heat to get into the bonus when they lock Shaq up every time he is about to score or when they go to Hack a Shaq method
Not crazy about the call that got Wade to the line but who's to say he wouldn't have scored on that play anyway - most of Wade's free throws were definitely legit
Not crazy about the call that got Wade to the line but who's to say he wouldn't have scored on that play anyway - most of Wade's free throws were definitely legit
Shaq did go 2-12 FT line
so that is a wash.....
Ft's almost a non issue now that i think about it...
so that is a wash.....
Ft's almost a non issue now that i think about it...
all valid points. agree.
stop shooting so mant Fukin! jumpers !!!
got to the hoop and proceed to the ft line.......
stop shooting so mant Fukin! jumpers !!!
got to the hoop and proceed to the ft line.......
