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NBA defends 11% rise in foul calls during playoffs...
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- CHICAGO -- NBA referees are calling about 11% more personal fouls per game so far in these playoffs than they did during the regular season, a differential that's on pace to be one of the largest in NBA history.
- And in the league's eyes, that is to be expected.
- "NBA playoff basketball is one of the great spectacles of all sport in my opinion.
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CHICAGO -- NBA referees are calling about 11% more personal fouls per game so far in these playoffs than they did during the regular season, a differential that's on pace to be one of the largest in NBA history.
And in the league's eyes, that is to be expected.
Mindful of criticism from players and coaches, NBA senior vice president of referee development and training Monty Mc Cutchen acknowledges there is a difference between the regular season and the playoffs, but he said refereeing doesn't fundamentally change in the postseason.
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