Crawford's ruling upsets Spurs' Popovich

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First Cup: Wednesday
Published 5/14/2008 at ESPN.com - True Hoop - Blog
... "Don't look for a virus to blame. And don't blame Joey Crawford. This time, the truth was as obvious as a stat sheet. This time, the Hornets played the Spurs' game, and David West played the way Tim Duncan was supposed to. This time, West was the one with an excuse, with a back that tightened up as early as the second quarter, and this time, West was the best power forward in the game. The Spurs can't afford this the next time." ...

The Internets are alive: Spurs at Hornets, Game 5
Published 5/14/2008 at Ball Don't Lie
... Mike Monroe, SA Express-News: " Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said Tuesday he would contact NBA vice-president of basketball operations Stu Jackson about what he believed was an incorrect interpretation of the rules by referee Joey Crawford near the end of the first quarter of Tuesday’s game. Both teams were called for delaying the game by Crawford while the Hornets’ ...

WHY JOEY?
Published 5/14/2008 by Mac G (noreply@blogger.com) at EPIC CARNIVAL | SPORTS NEWS WITH A TWIST
... Mac G's World While watching Game 5 of the New Orleans Hornets/San Antonio Spurs game last night, a chubby, fat bald ref came across my screen: Mr. Joey Crawford. Yes, the same Joey Crawford, who was suspended from the end of last year's regular season and playoffs for his high profile incident with Tim Duncan. In case you forgot, here is a video refresher: Crawford was up to his tired, typical combative style last night. Both teams were ...

Game 5 Aftermath: Wednesday News Wrap
Published 5/14/2008 at Hornets247.com Blog
... That led to a heated exchange between referee Joey Crawford and Gregg Popovich, with the latter having to be restrained by his players and staff. Here's what the Spurs coach had to say about the incident afterwards... ...

You Don't Mess With the Joey Crawford
Published 5/28/2008 by JC at Stet Sports Blog
... , not after the shouting match with Greg Popovich in the Western Conference semi-finals earlier this month. No, Joey Crawford was going to let the play determine the game's outcome, and the San Antonio Spurs were going to like it. ...