The NBAhas announced today that their use of instant replay will be extended, a move that only makes sense given the speed of the game and the importance of getting calls right.
Basically, the referees will now have the ability to review plays to see if certain shots were twos or threes, including whether to award two or three free throws when fouls are committed on questionable shots. They will also be able to use instant replay to review a play during which the game clock malfunctions with no time left at the end of a quarter or overtime.
Give the league credit here, they're doing everything possible to eliminate human error when it comes to determining the outcome of a game. They're also working to protect the integrity of the game, which came under close scrutiny during the summer's referee scandal.
Thanks Mr. Stern for screwing us last year in the playoffs with the Billups shot.. But at least we know it won't happen again..
I seen it on ESPNEWS earlier, but couldnt find a link except for on http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=10321 ..
Thoughts? Will this make it better? I wonder what the stipulations have to be to review the shots..