But the refs did become the star of the game...did you see the blown call on INSTANT REPLAY?
I mean why even have it if they are going to miss the obvious. But the refs were also the stars when they called the mugging on one end of the court but not the other. Yes I agree most coaches aren’t prepared for one-sided ref games.
Having said that I don’t mind duke winning at all. I just hate that the refs didn’t call a fair game and inserted themselves into choosing the winner.
One call wouldn’t have made the game, but I didn’t think it was certain that Duke player was bending his fingers or if his finger got bent by ball. I saw zero change in trajectory or speed of the ball.
So, since they must be CERTAIN to overrule on court call, my guess is that they didn’t think it was absolutely certain.