Overview
- With 1.2 seconds left, Marcus Smart stepped on the baseline while inbounding a long pass to Rui Hachimura, resulting in a turnover.
- San Antonio then drew a foul on Julian Champagnie with 0.4 seconds remaining, but he missed the tying free throw and an intentional second try was not converted.
- Smart said he takes full ownership of the error and vowed it will never happen again.
- The NBA’s Last Two Minute Report later ruled a separate out-of-bounds call with 0.4 seconds left was incorrect and should have awarded possession to the Lakers.
- Los Angeles improved to 7-2 in a foul-heavy 118-116 win that featured Victor Wembanyama fouling out in the final two minutes.