Ball was on the backboard when Gasol's hand was on the net and rim, by definition that is goaltending.
Ball was on the backboard when Gasol's hand was on the net and rim, by definition that is goaltending.
I appreciate the heads up, I must have missed the part in the rulebook that states certain rules are waived in the final second. If they don't call Lebron for traveling (which he does on every possession practically) 98% of the time but have the guts to call it with under 30 seconds left, then yes they can and SHOULD call that.
Popo - while I agree with your JJ opinion, the goaltending rule is a judgement call and while my rooting interest is semi biased (Cavs fan), I really believe you can not do what Gasol did without it being goaltending. If the roles were reversed, and Howard did that to Derek Fisher, the Lakers get the call.
I appreciate the heads up, I must have missed the part in the rulebook that states certain rules are waived in the final second. If they don't call Lebron for traveling (which he does on every possession practically) 98% of the time but have the guts to call it with under 30 seconds left, then yes they can and SHOULD call that.
Popo - while I agree with your JJ opinion, the goaltending rule is a judgement call and while my rooting interest is semi biased (Cavs fan), I really believe you can not do what Gasol did without it being goaltending. If the roles were reversed, and Howard did that to Derek Fisher, the Lakers get the call.

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