The NBA admitted the game officials were wrong for not calling an intentional foul on the Dallas Mavericks prior to Denver Nuggets Carmelo Anthony’s game-winning three-point shot on Saturday evening. The Mavericks had a two-point lead and a foul to give, without putting the Nuggets on the free-throw line. The play began with Anthony receiving [...]
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didn't see it, but if it occurred it WAS a foul. period.