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NBA wants to avoid player-ref drama in playoffs
NBA refs
Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston (34) argues a call with referee Courtney Kirkland during a Dec. 3 game against the Miami Heat in Miami. - photo by ASSCOCIATED PRESS
MIAMI — By rule, any substitute checking into an NBA game must first report his intentions to the scorer's table. Denver's Jamal Murray was on his way there during a game last month, then got derailed when an errant pass came flying his way.