D-leaguer Higgins got away with a blatant push and elbow to the back, from behind, to KP's back early in the first quarter. Should've been an and-1.... ref had clear line of sight and just swallowed his whistle. "Incidental" contact I guess. Yeah right.
Then D-league Higgins was allowed to get away with a track and field move, the triple jump, after catching a pass at top of key, before taking a dribble. This wasn't called.... Melo fouls Love.... 3 FTs were awarded.
Its one thing if this is Lebron or dude is on a fastbreak and going in for the slam.... but seriously? 30 feet from basketball, without a defender within 5 feet... and he steps, jumps forward and lands, steps again before a dribble?
and a scrub can crash into KP from behind, as he's jumping for a layup, shove elbow into back and drive him under the hoop towards the baseline?
i get this is a tough game to call, but if you miss those two obvious plays.... with nothing to obstruct your vision and view of the play... turn in your whistle Mr bald spot.
Then there was the tipped ball out of bounds on Kyrie that was given to CLE.... same ref missed Melo tackling Lebron once too...
Like I always say though.... we play 82 road games.
i have videos of both plays.... too bad I don't know how to embed them!