Brube Bowen Observation

I watched the Boston-San Antonio game and got the feeling that the NBA is beginning to crackdown somewhat on Bruce Bowen.  He tripped up Rajon Rondo while both were chasing a loose ball and had the foul called on him when he surreptitiously tripped Rondo when it would likely have been a no call earlier.  Also, he got caught in a mismatch with KG and was fronting KG.  Of course, being Bruce Bowen, he promptly reached back and pulled out KG's jersey and KG was frustrated and pushed Bowen away.  The foul was called on Bowen for pulling on KG's jersey.  As the crowd booed, KG made a show of taking his time to tuck his jersey back in.

I hope my impression isn't just a misconception and that the NBA really has turned a corner on players like Bruce Bowen who continuously play dirty.  Also, this might be fun to know:  Paul Pierce reached back and pulled Bowen's head back during right after someone else took a shot attempt, nearly causing him to fall.  No foul called.  Also, Horry tried to punk KG during a jump ball preparation by pushing him away from his spot.  The two had a pushing match for a couple seconds before KG stood up and whacked Dirt Horry in the chest/neck area.  Once again no call.  It was refreshing to see the Spurs not getting the advantage from having Cheap Shot Bob practice his art after what happened to the Suns last year.