that is certainly one line of thinking coaches can consider. however, very few coaches like to just hand the opponent an opportunity for two points with that much time left. you guys make both free throws and suddenly its a one point game. that puts a turnover very much into play which few coaches like to see happen when the opponent is pressing full court at the end of the game. not to mention the chance that had we tried to foul a wise offensive player that you guys have a few of can quickly get a shot off and suddenly there is an opportunity for a 3 or even 4 point play.
i see your point and don't even necessarily disagree but i'm pointing out that huse didn't "blow" it. he expected his team to defend the three and we didn't do that well. not to mention your guy hit a huge shot. seems like putting this all on huse is really taking away all of the credit from a player making a big play.