It's logical that in a "one-and-done" playoff format, like NFL playoffs, the refs can have a big impact by butting their ugly heads into the game instead of letting the players decide the outcome. However, in a 7 game format, cannot think of a professional sports team that can rightfully say the refs cost them the series. Refs will always call a bad game, but that's the beauty of having to win four times against your opponent: Bad calls, plays, days, etc. even out, white or black. The best team wins. And if the two teams are so closely matched one cries foul in the seventh game, they should have gotten it done in six. That's my opinion.

These are such things as even matches. that's where both teams are good enough to beat the other team if they play a little better etc. Not to mention that One guy getting hot can easily turn a game that would otherwise be close. it's part of what makes the NCAA's so exciting. Player X has his first ever 30pt game and his team wins. Let's say your team is down by 3 with 30 seconds left on a totally even playing field your chance of tying is 35-40%. But if the ref looks the other way when you're getting fouled shooting that last second 3 your chances go quickly down to zero.