Talk:2008 NBA Finals

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Leading scorers

Why does Boston have two players listed as the top point scorers in games 1 & 2, and LAL has only one? Should'nt it just be the top guy for each team? Black ngold29 06:20, 11 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Normally yes. But sometimes if there are more than one person playing great and score lots of points, I think we should mention them as well. Look at last year's finals page, you will see that we don't just list the top guy.—Chris! _ct 06:26, 11 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

So where's the cutoff for "playing great"? Black ngold29 06:31, 11 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I've added Sasha for LAL's game 3. I'll guess the cutoff is if they've made an "impact" to the game without being the top scorer. On game 1, we remembered The Truth's injury and resurrection, on game 2 it was Powe, and on Game 3 it was Sasha who came outta nowhere. --Howard the Duck 07:20, 11 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

IMO, editors should not be making decisions on who "played great". The leading scorers should have 1 for each team for each game or 2 for each team for each game. The fact it was done last year shouldn't have a bearing on this discussion as I'll say last year it was incorrect too. — X96lee15 (talk) 13:19, 11 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

On a related note, I'd be adding series stats once this is over. --Howard the Duck 13:57, 11 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bias In The Game Reviews

I'd like to revert the recap of Game 4 on the article. Despite being a Celtics fan, this article shows a high level of bias towards them. I understand we all love our teams, but remember that the article should be factually informative, not sensationalized. Someone want to take this one on? I need a nap bad, and my spelling wont be up to par for much longer. —Preceding unsigned comment added by TJohnson (talk • contribs) 06:33, 13 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Game 2 Fouls and Free Throws

I've been reverted twice trying to modify the comment about the Game 2 free throws. I added a line about the controversy surrounding it (with references for both positions), and it was deleted. Then I deleted the line about the free throw discrepancy; it was added back.

The free throws are not mentioned for any other games. Either the controversy should be explained, or this information should be deleted. To leave it in as-is is weasel-y, implying that it was unusual or significant, without any context. The foul discrepancy was only 28-21, which leaves a much different impression.