NBA says Doncic was fouled, but it wasn't called, late in Lakers' Game 4 loss to Minnesota
- The NBA announced Monday that referees missed a foul on Luka Doncic in Sunday's Lakers-Timberwolves game.
- This missed foul occurred with 33 seconds left while the Lakers were down 114-113, one of two late uncalled fouls Sunday.
- In the other game, Josh Hart fouled Tim Hardaway Jr. On a three-point attempt as time expired in New York's 94-93 win.
- Had the foul on Doncic been called, he would have shot free throws with a chance to tie or take the lead.
- Minnesota then stole the pass, made free throws, won 116-113, and took a 3-1 series lead before Wednesday's game.
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Luka was right, the judges harmed him and admitted the mistake
The referee's report released by the North American Basketball League on Monday shows that the referee's decision in Game 4 of the first round of the NBA playoffs was incorrect and that Luka Dončić should have had a free throw half a minute before the end of the game, ESPN reports.
NBA Admits Blatant Missed Call in Lakers Game 4 Loss
The Los Angeles Lakers‘ 116-113 Game 4 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves became doubly painful after the NBA Last 2 Minute report admitted a missed call in the closing moments.According to the Last 2 Minute report, there should have been a foul against Minnesota forward Jaden McDaniels, who tripped Lakers star Luka Dončić with 35.5 seconds left.“McDaniels (MIN) steps forward into Dončić’s (LAL) path, initiating illegal foot contact that causes …
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