Warriors Triumph Over Lakers in Controversial Game Marred by Delays
A 22-minute delay due to shot clock malfunction and replay reviews disrupts momentum and sparks rigging accusations.
- A shot clock malfunction and multiple replay reviews caused a 22-minute delay in the final two minutes of the Lakers-Warriors game, leading to frustration among players, coaches, and fans.
- LeBron James' crucial 3-pointer was overruled after a review, a decision that he and others found unusual and disruptive to the game's momentum.
- The Warriors won the game 128-121, tying the Lakers for ninth place in the Western Conference standings.
- Accusations of rigging against the NBA emerged among fans due to the shot clock malfunction and the controversial overruling of James' 3-pointer.
- The incident has sparked debate over the need for changes to NBA rules and procedures to prevent such disruptions in the future.
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