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Real live refs back in action; Replacement refs watch on TNT (if they can afford cable)
Real live refs back in action; Replacement refs watch on TNT (if they can afford cable)
In case you didn't notice, the real refs were back in action for the opening night of the NBA season. How did they do? 193 total fouls called over four games. 220 free throws attempted. ZERO technical fouls (and Rasheed Wallace played tonight). How does it compare to the replacement refs? ...
D-League Refs to Work NBA Games After All
D-League Refs to Work NBA Games After All
ridiculousupside.com — This lady loves D-League Refs, and apparently so does the NBA. View full size photo uploaded October... 31, 2009 I know I said this story was being over-covered, but let's just pretend that I didn't say that.  ... (more) D-League Refs to Work NBA Games After All

NBA to Replacement Refs: Real refs will take it from here
NBA to Replacement Refs: Real refs will take it from here
replacementrefs.com — It's officially official with the official officials -- they will be back by Tuesday when the regular... season begins. As per ESPN : It's a done deal: The regular NBA refs will be back for the start of the regular season.A nearly monthlong lockout of the league's 57 referees effectively ended ... (more) NBA to Replacement Refs: Real refs will take it from here
NBA, Refs Agree To New Deal
NBA, Refs Agree To New Deal
slamdunkcentral.com — A whistle blew within the ivory towers of the corporate ofices of the NBA; and for once,... the whistle was of a positive nature. According to Brian Mahoney of the Associated Press, the league and referees union on Friday agreed on a two-year deal, ending a lockout of over a month and ensuring ... (more) NBA, Refs Agree To New Deal

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