Take it elsewhere. Even if we assume you are right and Donaghy is telling the truth, and he may well be, I am sure there are many games/series that were shaded in this manner. Miami/Dallas in 2006 comes to mind, for example, and given how Jordan-centric the league was in the 1990s, many Bulls games/series. And of course ALL teams have fans that complain about the refs. It is a fan trait that varies from fan to fan. Further, there is no coherent logic in saying, “The 2002 WCF was fixed, so you should never say anything about the refs again.” It is just an emotional response on your part. Indeed, if you are concerned about the integrity of the game and think the refs are dirty, you should applaud Phil Jackson and Bill Bridges et al here for focusing on them. I personally thought Doc Rivers showed some class by not blaming the refs after Game 3, but if the refs are dirty, maybe Doc is just an NBA company stooge.

I saw Games 6 and 7 of the 2002 WCF and like most Laker fans, remember them vividly. The last 8 FTs in the 4th qtr of Game 6, as said, were after intentional fouls. There were some suspicious calls., and I do not blame Kings fans for being angry. That said, the Kings simply choked at the line in Game 7, particularly Webber, going 16/30 at the line in their homecourt, and that, as much as anything, cost them the NBA title that year.

So, Donaghy may well be telling the truth. But if he is, it is a league issue, not a Laker issue, and singling out Laker fans is simply your own bias.

Not to mention that the Lakers aren’t responsible for a LEAGUE conspiracy. I doubt anyone on the Lakers would have wanted preferential treatment, because of precisely what you are doing in this thread.

They fixed the game to have it go to 7.

That means that they rigged both Laker wins AND losses. You can’t get to game 7 if the Lakers win in 4, can you?

Yes, the whistles went against the Kings in the 4th quarter of Game 6. Nineteen FTs for the Lakers to nine for the Kings, until the final minute when the Lakers shoot eight FTs on intentional fouls. Some of those first nineteen were jokes, no doubt–especially the one where Bibby turned his back and ran away from Kobe and still got whistled for a foul.

So, if you want to say the fix was in, I say it began after Game 1.

can’t see a thing on Game 3 thoughts.

i can live with ray allen scoring the most points for the celtics because he has to guard kobe on the other end so good luck with that.

i can live with Poe scoring the most points for the celtics as long as they dont come easy and they are not second chance points. less shots for the “big three” means they won’t be a factor.

KG has his hands full with gasol so hes not on help most of the time with anyone else. ray allen/paul pierce are definitely not able to guard kobe.

give “the machine”/rad more open threes and they will have to spread the D meaning more room in the paint for our big three meaning easier points/free throw attempts

paul pierce is a garbage player and always will be, guard him, make him work for points or even the ball and u see the results (game 3). KG will be trying too much on defense. ray allen is just another brent barry with less defense.

You hit right on the head. The Lakers were robbed in Games 2 and 5 of the Sac 2002 series. The refs have the hardest job in any sport and they are bound to miss some, and call some that are questionable. I think the NBA really needs to look at having 1 more ref to control the game. I also think the “Flopping” fines will make a difference next year and return some integrity, honor, and respect for the game (at least I hope it does).