Originally posted by mbSVT: Anthony Peeler of the Kings elbows Kevin Garnett in the face, gets called for a flagrant foul.
Punishment: 2 game suspension, including game 7.
Not part of a play, just a flagrant vicious hit.
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Karl Malone of the Lakers elbows Darrick Martin in the face, gets called for a flagrant foul.
Punishment: $7500 fine!
Karl Malone has made a career of getting away with this crap.
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Ron Artest gives an obscene gesture, which doesn't hurt anyone and doesn't warrant any foul call.
Punishment: TEN THOUSAND DOLLAR FINE
Not sure how old you are, but if you remember the Pistons championship team, they established a reputation of being dirty players. The most minimal fouls turned into flagrant fouls. A little shove in the paint and suspensions and massive fines ensued. Establish and reputation and then you have to live with it.
Well, I think it's obvious that Detroit/LA would be the best matchup if the NBA had its way. There is nothing compelling about any other combination to get national interest. The Lakers clearly are more important than any other team.
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