Posted by CrushAlot:
I think from Isiah's comments he was obviously frustrated that the Nuggets were running it up and rubbing it in. There is a good chance that he sent Mardy in and said don't allow layups or showboating. Isiah was a very dirty player and is a snake. He also may feel a conflict with Karl and may have wanted to send a message back to Karl. Neither team handled the end of the game with any class but I don't think either coach expected or would want what happened after the Collins foul.
Why would IT not be mad ? the team had a bad performance again, the game is clearly over. You substitute and put your bench in conceding defeat. Now the opposing coach decides to leave his starters in to run up the score on your bench on your home court in front of your fans. You dam right, a hard foul was needed. (Not that hard, there are ways to foul hard without be malicious)
I would have done the same thing if I was coach, you want to show me up by getting highlights on my bench on my court ? Not happening. I have a strong feeling if this was 92-94 Riley would have did the same thing. No one knew that a brawl would break out.