Can't Decide

I hate to see a loss like this. It was 20 points, so I'm going to blame Dirk, Terry, and Van Horn. Dirk couldn't shoot. Terry couldn't shoot. And Van Horn can't do anything. Griffin was our most consistent player, and he's not supposed to be.

However, I don't like what's going on with the refs. Before the game, or early into it, Nash bumped fists with one of the refs. When I saw it, I immediately pointed out the impact that would have on the game. Dirk earned his 1st foul. It was obvious, and there was no argument. His 2nd foul was very questionable. If anything, it looked like James Jones pushed off. That took Dirk out of the game for the meantime, but he never found any rhythm afterwards.

If the refs are going to call all of the little fouls, that's fine. If they are going to let contact go, that's fine also. But you can't have it one way for one team and not the other. The refs have to be consistent.

We didn't lose because of the refs. But they sure had their fingerprints all over this game.

During one rebounding opportunity, Nash grabbed Dirk's jersey and pulled him to the ground. There was no foul on the play.

When asked about that non-call during the post-game press conference, Dirk replied, "Next question."

Call it all, or let it go. The refs need to choose.

And I'm going to make myself a drink.