In Reply to: You still don't want to foul. posted by ej on January 25, 2026 at 13:43:04
That's why they press the issue - that and of course time is running out. The way refs call games now, the offensive man can run right into the defender and the guy with the ball is going to get the call. So at the end of the game the defender almost doesn't have a choice but to give the guy with the ball a wide berth. It sucks but that's the way it is. Better to stay away as much as possible rather than stop the clock, allow the offense to score with no time running, and let the opponent have a chance to set their defense - probably full court pressure.