http://0rz.tw/1c47I Spurs/Lakers Notebook: NBA says Barry fouled on last play Web Posted: 05/28/2008 10:48 PM CDT By Mike Finger, Tom Orsborn and Mike Monroe Express-News LOS ANGELES — A foul should have been called on the Los Angeles Lakers’ Derek Fisher on the final play of the Spurs’ 93-91 loss in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals, an NBA official said after a review of the play Wednesday. With less than two seconds left, Fisher jumped to defend a 3-point shot by Brent Barry, then made contact with Barry on the way down after the Spurs guard pump-faked and twisted to get rid of the ball. Barry’s shot missed its mark, sealing the Lakers’ victory. Joey Crawford, who was suspended by the league for ejecting Tim Duncan from a game last season and who issued Gregg Popovich a technical foul during the Western Conference semifinals, was the closest official to the play. No foul was called, but an NBA spokesman told the Express-News on Wednesday that the officials erred. “With the benefit of instant replay,” the spokesman said, “it appears a foul should have been called.” Earlier Wednesday, Popovich was asked if the no-call was an example of how referees back away from making calls at crunch time. “Officials will tell you no,” Popovich said. “But it’s a very strange thing. An official will tell you the game is called at the end of the game exactly like it is during the meat of the game, and that’s their story and they are going to stand by it. “In reality, I don’t think that’s true, and I could give a thousand examples that things are called differently down the stretch, where I think most referees feel, and I agree with them, that things need to be more definitive before you are going to make a call. A referee is going to be hesitant to make a call that can decide a game at the end of the game unless it is really either gross or obvious. “That’s why I said that if I was an official I would not have called that a foul last night.” Horry not making excuses: Spurs forward Robert Horry isn’t using a troublesome knee as an excuse for his struggles in the Western Conference finals. Horry, 37, had excess fluid drained from his left knee Monday. The procedure was a first for the 16-year veteran. “I’m fine. I can’t blame anything on the knee,” Horry said Wednesday. Horry scored his first and only points against the Lakers on a pair of free throws Tuesday. He missed his only two shots from the field, leaving him 0 for 9 for the series. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich laughed when a reporter suggested Horry’s knee problem has prevented him from getting any “lift” when he shoots. “With all due respect to my good buddy Robert, he hasn’t had ‘lift’ for a few years. I’m not sure the knee draining did that,” Popovich joked. Crowded field: Spurs assistant Mike Budenholzer apparently has plenty of competition for the Suns’ head-coaching job. According to the team’s Web site, the list of candidates has grown to double figures. Suns general manager Steve Kerr is expected to interview Budenholzer as soon as the Spurs finish with the playoffs. “Mike Budenholzer is someone I have an awful lot of respect for,” Kerr told Suns.com. “He’s done a great job with the Spurs and has a lot to offer.” Popovich gave Budenholzer a ringing endorsement Wednesday. “Bud is a quality human being and somebody who really understands the game and would make a fine coach in the NBA without a doubt,” Popovich said. Ratings bonanza: According to TNT, the network’s coverage of Game 4 was the most-watched and highest-rated NBA game on cable this season and the second-most-watched NBA telecast of the year, trailing ABC’s coverage of Game 7 of the second-round series between the Celtics and Cavaliers. Game 4 of the Spurs-Lakers resulted in a 4.8 rating, meaning more than 5.3 million households tuned in. No love for Bowen: Even after they had returned home with a 3-1 series lead, the Lakers couldn’t resist needling the officiating crew and Spurs forward Bruce Bowen on Wednesday. Kobe Bryant, who attempted 29 field goals but didn’t take a single foul shot, was asked if he thought the officials were simply letting the teams play. “I don’t know about that,” Bryant said. “That’s one of the mysteries of the world.” And Lakers coach Phil Jackson continued his thinly veiled criticism of Bowen, who Jackson suggests gets away with putting his hands on opponents without getting whistled for it. “Bowen’s faster than the eyes in that regard,” Jackson said. “You’ve got to give him credit. He’s obviously an illusionist at some level.” 在忙暂时没时间全翻，有空又没有其他比较有趣的外电时我再翻， 如果有其他人想翻也没问题，记得让我知道就好，以免其中一个人做白工。 以下随手翻一下大意： 1. NBA当局一位发言人向Express-News表示，藉着即时录影重播显示，(Barry与Fisher的 那个play)那是个应该吹判而为吹判的犯规。 下面有记者采访Pop，然後Pop解释为什麽他说如果他是裁判不会吹判的原因。 2. Horry说他的膝盖不能当作表现不好的理由。 然後记者问Pop为什麽有没有觉得他因为膝盖问题投篮时跳不太起来，Pop玩笑说我这位 好哥儿们已经好几年跳不动了，绝对跟膝盖无关。 3. 马刺助理教练 Mike Budenholzer是太阳教头候选人之一，Kerr很欣赏他，Pop也替他的 能力背书。 4. 马刺-湖人第四战是TNT今年度转播中最多人观赏的比赛，在今年的NBA转播中也只输给 ABC转播的赛尔第克-骑士第七战。 5. Kobe说对於他获得罚球的次数不能理解；禅师酸包叔的防守。 --

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