This Give Me Control column took a deep dive into the second half of the Real Madrid-Baskonia game. Should Baskonia feel aggrieved by the officiating in this game? Is the Euroleague making a mockery of the act of shooting rule?
Mario Hezonja's game-winner against Baskonia, which secured Real Madrid's victory, 90-89, has raised big doubts. Baskonia may have reasons to feel aggrieved by the officiating in their Round 23 loss.
| Player of the Game | |
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EFF
29
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| Facundo Campazzo | |
| Points | 22 |
| Accuracy | 7-13 |
| Rebounds | 4 |
| Assists | 6 |
Referee consultant Todd Warnick analyzed the second half of the Baskonia vs. Real Madrid game and identified numerous issues supporting Baskonia's formal complaint to the EuroLeague Referees' Committee.
The controversy begins with Hezonja's questionable game-winning shot, which miraculously sealed Madrid's last-second victory.
Is the Euroleague making a mockery of the act of shooting rule? Is there a problem of consistency in protecting shooters?
Are there blatant fouls not being called? Is there a growing issue with incorrect traveling decisions?
Once again, Give Me Control is forced to look at the possibility of
