The referees admitted that a shooting foul called on the Los Angeles Lakers’ final defensive possession in regulation Thursday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder should not have been called.
The call ultimately didn’t matter, with the Lakers going on to win in overtime 138-128.
With three seconds remaining in regulation and the Lakers up 122-119, Ball was called for a shooting foul on Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook, who then sank three free throws to tie the game.
Russell Westbrook is on the ground. Hasn't started his shooting motion. Foul on Lonzo was garbage. It'll be a miracle if the young Lakers win thispic.twitter.com/du98g2Iesf
— Jason McIntyre (@jasonrmcintyre) January 18, 2019
LeBron decided to comment.
So what really is “in the shooting motion” rule?!?!? Asking for a friend @OfficialNBARefs 🤔
— LeBron James (@KingJames) January 18, 2019
NBA referee Tom Washington spoke with a pool reporter regarding the call.
The official admitted the decision was incorrect but could not be reviewed.
The referees admitted it should have been called a non shooting foul on Lonzo Ball when Russell Westbrook got three free throws to close out regulation with a tie. pic.twitter.com/8X5xkUNxF4
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) January 18, 2019
Great.
Can’t wait to see what happens when Refs take to twitter during the games.
Fans Will Be Able to Interact with NBA Refs During Games https://t.co/FJo4VI1Ysp
— SportsGossip.com (@sportsgossip) January 17, 2019
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