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NBA Confirms Four Officiating Errors in Warriors-Grizzlies Play-In Game

The league's Last Two Minute Report highlights critical late-game mistakes while upholding a key inbound violation, leaving the Warriors as the No. 7 seed.

Apr 15, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) drives to the hoop between Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (0) and forward Jimmy Butler III (10) in the second quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
The Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry, center, reacts to being fouled by the Memphis Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. during the first half of an NBA play-in tournament game in San Francisco, Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Interim head coach Tuomas Iasalo of the Memphis Grizzlies questions a call during their game against the Memphis Grizzlies in the second half of the NBA play-in tournament game at Chase Center on April 15, 2025 in San Francisco.

Overview

  • The NBA's Last Two Minute Report identified four officiating mistakes in the final minutes of Golden State's 121-116 play-in victory over Memphis.
  • Errors included an incorrect foul call on Brandin Podziemski, an incorrect possession ruling favoring Golden State, and two missed calls involving Draymond Green and Zach Edey.
  • The league upheld the controversial five-second inbound violation against Memphis, which effectively sealed the game for the Warriors.
  • Golden State secured the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference playoffs, while Memphis faces another play-in game to vie for the No. 8 seed.
  • Reactions to the officiating report varied, with former Warriors commentators questioning the inbound call and the Grizzlies coach downplaying its significance.