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NBA Admits Missed Call on Luka Dončić Trip in Lakers' Game 4 Loss

The league's Last 2-Minute Report highlights a second consecutive officiating error in critical playoff moments, as the Timberwolves take a 3-1 series lead.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch talks with referee Ray Acosta in the fourth quarter of the game with the Brooklyn Nets at Target Center.

Overview

  • The NBA's Last 2-Minute Report confirmed that Jaden McDaniels tripped Luka Dončić with 30 seconds left in Game 4, a foul that went uncalled.
  • The missed call occurred with the Lakers trailing by one point, contributing to their 116-113 loss and a 3-1 series deficit to the Timberwolves.
  • This marks the second consecutive day the NBA has acknowledged late-game officiating errors in high-stakes playoff moments.
  • Lakers head coach JJ Redick criticized the non-call as a 'blatant trip,' arguing Dončić should have been awarded free throws.
  • The Timberwolves, benefiting from the oversight, have downplayed the controversy as they prepare to close out the series.