Rockets lakers series: Not a single 3 sec voilation

[kevin_405]

As far as i can remember they have not called a single def or off 3 sec violation so far in this series..

The rockets are living in the paint on defense so it seems hard for the refs to miss the 3 sec calls..

Why are they not making those calls.. For sure the lane will then open up for Kobe and Gasol

[Dr Aki]

cos ur allowed in the paint if you're within arms length of guarding someone

houston arent just standing in the paint looking for the drive

[DEEP3CL]

Your right kevin_405, not one has been called yet. Two teams with big's.......strange at best.

[dingclancy]

Yao is so long that he always touches an offensive player and still manage to live in the paint.

[kevin_405]

Yao is a very smart player .. but the rest are just hanging in the paint.. the refs have decided not to call it unless it is a 5 sec violation i think

Yao is so long that he always touches an offensive player and still manage to live in the paint.

[dingclancy]

Well I did notice other players camping. I might have to look at that closely in the next game.

[lakersfanatic]

yeah.. i think during season it's 3 secs but during the post season it's 5 sec at best. Seems like they're paying more attention towards flagrant fouls these days... and inconsistent about it too. But i know their job is hard.. You can't please everyone But if they implement the challenge like in football..hrmmm.. i wonder if that would work well.