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Found June 12, 2009 on FanHouse:
PLAYERS: Mickael Pietrus,  Pau Gasol
TEAMS: Orlando Magic,  Los Angeles Lakers

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by Brett PollakoffFiled under: Lakers, Magic, Playoffs, NBA Referees, NBA VideosThat's Mickael Pietrus, going with two hands in the back to Pau Gasol as he throws down a dunk near the end of the Lakers' overtime victory in Game 4. The game had already been decided by then, so there was really no reason other than frustration for the hard foul.The play was ruled a flagrant at the time, and after review, the league has determined that no further action will be taken against Pietrus. And really, that's the correct decision.Pietrus' Flagrant Foul Goes Unpunished originally appeared on Fanhouse NBA Blog on Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:18:00 EDT . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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Via SLAM Online  |  June 12, 2009
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Via Orlando Sentinel  |  June 12, 2009
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Pietrus Won’t Face Suspension

Via FanSided  |  June 12, 2009
According to Marc Stein at ESPN.com, Magic 6th man Mickael Pietrus won’t face a suspension for his flagrant foul on Pau Gasol at the end of game 4. “I wasn’t trying to hurt him or anything like that,” said Pietrus, whose fists were clenched as he swiped at Gasol with 3.4 seconds remaining. “Hopefully they’re going [...]

NBA Finals: Mickael Pietrus won't get further punishment by NBA for flagrant foul

Via ESPN  |  June 12, 2009
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Pietrus' last-second frustration foul should earn him suspension

Via CBSSports.com  |  June 12, 2009
Missed free throws and untimely turnovers hurt Orlando in a 99-91 OT loss to the Lakers in Game 4. What would hurt Orlando in Game 5? Ken Berger says it should start with Mickael Pietrus serving a suspension for his dangerous foul on Pau Gasol.

NBA won't take further action on Pietrus' flagrant

Via Sports Illustrated  |  June 12, 2009
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Pau Gasol is from Spain, Mickael Pietrus from France. So when they have a confrontation on the court, what language is it in?

Berger: Pietrus ought to be suspended for Game 5

Via CBSSports  |  June 12, 2009
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Via CBSSports.com  |  June 12, 2009
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Berger: Stu is as Stu does, and we just don't get it

Via CBSSports  |  June 12, 2009
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Via ESPN  |  June 12, 2009
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In any language, Gasol angry with Pietrus foul

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