I was frustrated with that as well. Webber went at him once and drew contact, but didn't get the call. After that, we ignored it.

I still have not seen a good game plan where a team intentially targets a dominant player like Shaq or Yao for foul trouble. All you have to do is create as much contact as possible. Take a few offensive fouls in the process. Getting these guys out of the game can be worth it.

I'm sure Flip Murray can draw a foul on these guys. Not sure if they'll call it, but it is worth a try.

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"I’ll just say this: We’re not talking to teams about their second- or third-best players." Joe Dumars talking about his plan to get other teams' 4th best players.

You got to like the way Yao looked down at Van Gundy after the second foul and said I'm ok, leave me in here, I can play this way. And JVG trusted him and it worked out.

Could have looked pretty silly though if he had picked up #3 on the next play. Good coaching hinges on small things.