The Boston Celtics came back from a 26-point deficit to the Houston Rockets last night, winning in thrilling fashion 99-98. The Celtics defense locked down James Harden and the Rockets in the second half, but the main story line from the game is about officiating. It seems like the NFL and NBA are plagued with questionable calls that are affecting games. Harden was called for back to back charging calls, turning the ball over and forfeiting any potential for a last minute shot. Harden was very vocal after the game, calling out the refs for making the calls.
Dan Beyer and Ephraim filling in for Doug Gottlieb on The Doug Gottlieb show had very different opinions when it comes to late calls. Dan believes the refs took an exciting finish from fans, saying no one wants to see the Rockets lose on a charging call. Ephraim their Rockets would've got their last shot if Harden wasn't committing obvious fouls. You can hear Dan and Ephraim go back and forth below. What do you think? Should refs dial back any calls in crunch time or should they call it how it is?
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