That announcer also bugs me. But you are right.. he tries to make everything more exciting.
Early on, EO got blocked by someone's elbow.. really bad blocked shot.. no chance.. and he says "got a piece of it". Both guys really.. they spit something out then swear by it.
I used to love how Marv Albert would call a game.. he'd make a statement.. "ball tipped out by Ewing".. when clearly he was not involved.. then he'd correct the call by saying something like "NOW they are saying the ball is off Reggie Miller:.
Whatever you say, say it with confidence!