Published 5/29/2008
by Michael Lee
at Wizards Insider
So, the NBA decided to admit that Derek Fisher fouled Brent Barry on the final possession of Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. That's really nice. Nothing feels better than picking at a scab. Is everybody happy now? (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) The statement the NBA released on Wednesday "that a foul should've been called" is about as helpful as the statement the league released earlier in the playoffs when...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.
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