Let's set the stage here. Nuggets and Jazz, tied at 96 in the Delta Center. John Stockton just missed a shot that would've won it and Denver got the rebound, giving them one second left on the clock. They call a timeout and can advance it to halfcourt. They either win with a buzzer beater or go to overtime right? WRONG. Nick Van Exel takes a TIMEOUT when he has none left (can you say Chris Webber?), and gives the Jazz a technical to win the game. Furthermore, just in case Stockton missed the free throw, Nick decided to insure the win by arguing and getting thrown out, granting Utah another free throw. Remember when people were questioning his intelligence after what he said about the Rockets? Jokes on Nick now. ------------------ "We're not settling for just getting in the playoffs." "We want a higher seed. There's no doubt. We expect to get in."-- Steve Francis President of the Mo Taylor and Jason Collier fan club! Teams win and lose games, not individuals. Draftsource.net ClutchTown.com
Wow, that's an amazing mental lapse. The worst thing about it is that it allowed Utah to win the game. ------------------
I FU#KING HATE DICK VAN EXEL! ------------------ SUCK POLICE!!!!!! To point out individuals or teams that have managed to reach the pinnacle of SUCKINESS!!!!! ----- Cuttinos' BALL HOGGING, BRICK THROWING, JUMP SHOOTING, NO SLASHING style SUCKS!
While Van Exel screwed up, it's not 100% his fault. The scoreboard operator at the Delta Center had it so the Nuggets still had one timeout left. The team should have clarified it, but to blame this all on NVE is BS. I'm in absolute shock still. ------------------ Nuggets4 The Pinnacle - Rising to the Top With the Denver Nuggets http://www.NugsPinnacle.com
Yeah, yeah......sure, sure. We all know Nick sucks. Admitt it, he really does! Isn't that right fellow Rocket fans? ------------------ Miggidy Markell says: 1. Eastcoast is da sh*t 2. Rockets rule 3. Hip/Hop is dope 4. Buy the new Ruff Ryders album! Miggidy Markell is watching Stay STRAPPED & WATCH ya back or be Assimilated. [This message has been edited by Miggidy Markell (edited January 26, 2001).]
The Chronicle says one ref nearest Nick turned away from Nick not willing to settle a game like that on a Webber technical. He refused to call it and let the time expire. However, the boneheaded ref from across the court came in and called the timeout. Thus, they had to settle it with a technical. I am amazed the first ref just turned away basically giving Van Exel a second chance. But Van Exel slammed the ball to the ground when he didn't get his timeout. Also, the Chron has a quote from Lucas saying they new the scoreboard was wrong and the team discussed it. He actually blames the game on himself.
Hey, whatever, this helps us. A Denver loss is a Denver loss, I don't care why or how or to who. ------------------ visit www.swirve.com, coming January 20th, the top 10 films of 2000! http://www.geocities.com/clutch34_2000 for great Rocket insight by some of your fellow BBS posters!
Nope. Van Exel's not a headcase. ------------------ I am Jack's utter lack of surprise. www.clutchtown.com
A Delta Center scoreboard operator make a mistake?? You will never get me to believe that one. ------------------
Hey-- No matter how much we hate the Jazz we absolutely need Denver to lose as many games as possible. ------------------ Nederland 2002 Rocketman95 on board. Check out his latest game recaps.
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yup - that was dumb. worse part is as a u of m student, i remember cwebb in the championship game ALL TOO WELL. this is some really bad deja vu. ------------------ the nuggets suck...i know, i know!
