The Lakers faced a heartbreaking playoff defeat to the Wolves, losing 116-113, with officiating at the forefront of controversy. The NBA's Last Two Minute Report confirmed a missed foul when Jaden McDaniels tripped Luka Dončić, denying him free throws that could have tied the game. JJ Redick emphasized the missed call's significance, asserting it affected the game's outcome. Additionally, the Lakers had experienced prior officiating mistakes this season, underscoring ongoing concerns about NBA officiating during clutch moments in critical games.
Luka got tripped, I mean, that was a blatant trip. He doesn't just fall on his own. We watched it, he gets tripped. So, we should have been at the free throw line. It's not an excuse for why we lost, but he got fouled and we had a chance to go up.
After the loss, JJ Redick was immediately on the right side of history, speaking out about the missed call. It isn't the first time the NBA has gotten it wrong late in a game and it went against the Lakers.
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