Give Me Control breaks down some important referee moments from two Baskonia games, as well as a rule change that almost cost Virtus Bologna a victory.
As usual, after the EuroLeague round wraps up, the Give Me Control column with Todd Warnick returns.
For those who don't know, Todd refereed for many years at the top levels of Israeli and international basketball. After his retirement, he consulted, coached, mentored, and evaluated referees on behalf of the officiating departments of the Euroleague, FIBA, and Israel.
Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz lost two 2-point games in Rounds 19-20, both of which were affected by critical referee decisions in different ways.
This time, Give Me Control breaks down some important referee moments in each game, as well as a rule change that almost cost Virtus Bologna a victory.
In Round 19, Baskonia lost 75-73 at home to Crvena Zvezda. Two plays at the last minute likely affected Baskonia's chances of winning.
The first came
