it seems like the NBA overuses instant replay - they stop play for minutes at a time so the refs can check multiple camera views to decide whether a foul was committed or what kind of foul, which team should have possession after a ball is out of bounds, how much time remains on the game or shot clock, and whether a shot near the arc is worth 2 or 3 points. the problem is the abuse of instant reply essentially rewards the teams a time-out b/c players and coaches are allowed to consult during these official time-outs w/o having to use any of either teams' time-outs.

i'd like to see the players and coaches barred from consulting w/each other during one of these official time-outs unless one of the teams uses one of their own time-outs.

anyway, i assume this instant reply abuse is related to the Tim Donaghy situation (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Donaghy#Betting_scandal). or is it about something else?

fuck you.