I had high hopes this year regarding the change to more responsible officiating on the part of the NBA. For the first third of the season, I was thrilled. Finally, the game was called as fair as you can get. As the year went on, you could see the officiating reverting back to old habits. Here is my point: Steve Javie has always been a Spurs and Lakers fan. Two years ago, as Derek Fisher walked to the Jazz bench at the half, Manu Ginobili was within three feet of Fisher, and without any contact, he flopped. Javey awarded a foul to Fisher. Monday, the final game for the Jazz, just as the Jazz were making a run with five minutes to go, Javey and his crew of blind mice wouldn't call a foul against the Lakers. Javey then ejected Sloan because of Javey's slant on the game. When are the improvements going to stick? This just demonstrates to the youths a lack of order and rules in the game I love. There should be a fine system for guys like Javey. Granted, the Jazz should never have allowed themselves in that position, and the Lakers are a great team. But let's call the game equally at both sides of the court. The NBA should be ashamed in screwing up a game loved by many. Kim Hanson South Jordan