I don't think it's fixed, but in the NBA the refs seem to favor the one team that keeps the league/ game/ series more exciting. OKC needed to stay alive, and the refs just helped a bit. Their foul calling is the x factor. It is so hard to ref such a fast paced game, and the refs tend to favor the needy team/ home crowd more. BUT, since you know they do this, use it to your advantage. I had a tiny bet on OKC, and am kicking myself for not seeing that the NBA wanted OKC to win. Kick… Kick. That's me kicking myself.