Crawford stood on the sideline, his eyes like a hawk, locked onto the court.
As Hardaway came off a screen and drove into the paint, he collided with Drew Gooden, who had shifted over to play help defense.
Though Hardaway was tall and lanky, he was surprisingly strong and unafraid of contact, managing to knock Drew Gooden to the floor.
Crawford instantly blew his whistle and signaled a defensive foul.
Drew Gooden didn't bother selling the call on the floor. He shot to his feet and followed Hill over to complain to Crawford.
He thought Hardaway had committed a charge.
Crawford paid them no mind, waving them off and signaling for the free throws.
He still replayed the moment in his mind.
Drew Gooden hadn't established a set position, but it was a borderline call. It all happened so fast that it was difficult to see clearly.
He had blown the whistle based on his first instinct.
