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NBA's Last Two Minute Report Confirms Missed Late Foul in Celtics’ Loss to Jazz

The league’s review leaves the 105-103 result intact, intensifying scrutiny of Boston’s rebounding issues.

Overview

  • The NBA said Keyonte George should have been called for a foul after Jaylen Brown tripped over him in the final minute at TD Garden.
  • Crew chief Kevin Scott defended the live no-call, saying the crew saw both players slip before any contact.
  • The turnover sparked a Lauri Markkanen alley-oop for a 103-102 Utah lead, Neemias Queta split free throws to tie it, and Jusuf Nurkić’s putback with 0.6 seconds sealed a 105-103 Jazz win before a late offensive foul on Brown.
  • The report also noted a foul was misassigned to Neemias Queta instead of Derrick White, upheld all other late calls, and does not alter the outcome.
  • Jaylen Brown said the no-call cost Boston the game, while coach Joe Mazzulla highlighted ongoing defensive rebounding problems as Utah collected 15 offensive boards, including four by Nurkić.