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Lakers Edge Jazz 108-106 as NBA Flags Two Missed Calls in Final Seconds

The Last Two Minutes Report confirmed late officiating errors that benefited Los Angeles.

Overview

  • The league report cited an uncalled loose-ball foul on Maxi Kleber at 10.5 seconds and an uncalled foul on Marcus Smart during the final inbound.
  • Following the Kleber non-call, Luka Dončić secured the rebound, drew a foul, and split free throws to put Los Angeles ahead by one before the 108-106 finish.
  • On the last play, Keyonte George was knocked to the floor while trying to get free, got the ball back, and missed a difficult corner three at the buzzer.
  • George posted 27 points, eight assists and five rebounds and said the team cannot put the game in the referees’ hands.
  • Jazz coach Will Hardy said he believed a foul occurred before the inbound and that he called timeout twice; the LTMR does not change the result, with the Lakers now 12-4 and the Jazz 5-11.