Updated: Jun 11, 2008, 9:12 AM

Vote: Do you believe Tim Donaghy?



Tim Donaghy added another story line to the NBA Finals.
And here we thought Phil Jackson's cries of woe about Leon Powe would be the biggest story line involving officiating to appear during the NBA Finals. On the same day that Jackson's Lakers got to the charity stripe with greater regularity and got back in the series against the Celtics, the NBA was rocked by allegations from disgraced former referee Tim Donaghy that two other officials intentionally favored a particular team in a 2002 playoff game in order to extend the series.

What's your take on the latest development in Donaghy's sordid saga, SportsNation? Do you believe him? Have you ever seen a game in which you thought the outcome was intentionally determined by someone other than the players? How would you view David Stern's league if a story like this turned out to be true?

  • 1) Which is a bigger story?
  • 2) Do you believe Donaghy's allegation that two referees conspired to ensure a 2002 playoff series went seven games?
  • 3) Which would you find more alarming?
  • 4) Do you believe you ever witnessed a ''fixed'' game in the NBA?
  • 5) If evidence emerges to support Donaghy's allegations, how would it affect your interest in the NBA?
  • 6) Are you satisfied with David Stern's reaction to Donaghy's latest allegations?
  • 7) Do you believe Donaghy's other allegations that the league explicitly instructs referees to treat star players differently or alter calls based on complaints from owners?
  • 8) How do you rate the overall quality of officiating in the NBA?
  • 9) In which league would an official or officials most easily intentionally direct the outcome?
  • 10) Which sport has the biggest image problem?

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