Tag: referees
The NBA’s Officiating Problem: Why It’s Ruining the Playoffs
The NBA's officiating problem is ruining what's supposed to be a good time. The league's insistence on perfection has created an environment of gamesmanship and in-game drama that's overshadowing the excitement of the playoffs.
Marcus Smart fined for verbally abusing referee in the OT loss against Brooklyn
The NBA has fined Boston Celtics' guard Marcus Smart 35.000$, after a verbal altercation he had with a referee in Tuesday's OT loss against...
Mark Cuban says that bad officiating is not an one game issue
Mark Cuban showed his frustration on the officials, after the Mavericks came up short against the Hawks last night. Cuban got on Twitter and he...
Panathinaikos filed a complaint for the game against Armani Milan, claiming game-clock misuse
Panathinaikos OPAP Athens filed an official complaint against the legality of the Euroleague game against Armani Milan, in which the Italian team prevailed by...
The referees accused Dimitris Giannakopoulos of a verbal assault
The referees of the match between Panathinaikos and Olympiacos accused Dimitris Giannakopoulos of a verbal assault. Per the Crew Chief’s report of the Greek derby...
ACB announced changes in the use of the instant replay
The ACB revealed that the referees will be able to make an extensive use of the instant replay in the upcoming season. Thanks to the...
Officiating: Euroleague’s biggest problem
On the basis of the recent dispute between Panathinaikos owner, Dimitris Giannakopoulos, and the Euroleague, it seems to me that the referees’ overall performance...
Euroleague coaches and referees discuss new season together
Euroleague and Eurocup coaches by the dozens met Monday in the Barcelona area to discuss the officiating approaches to be taken during the upcoming...
