106-108, the Lakers lost another game, and after winning more midseason titles, they have a record of only 3 wins and 7 losses, and are currently 16-17, only in ninth place in the West. In this game against the Timberwolves, the Lakers had a chance to win, but James's three points at the critical moment were counted as two points, which directly led to the Lakers losing.
In the final minute of the game, the Lakers only trailed by 3 points, James took the ball on the left side and made a three-point shot, but the scoreboard only gave 2 points, and because the offensive time was less than 24 seconds, the Lakers could only make a tactical foul. During the live replay of this round, James and Davis both told the referee that they did not step on the line, but no matter what, the result was not changed.
It was shown from the ** that James' feet did not step on the line, but the referee said they had no rights, and that was a matter for the replay center. After the game, the ball also caused a lot of controversy, whether it stepped on the line or not, even in slow motion is difficult to see. But most are convinced that there is no stepping on the line. So many fans ridiculed the NBA, James obviously didn't step on the line and didn't give three points, and Durant obviously crossed the line but didn't blow the throw-in.
However, judging from another screenshot, how can it be possible to step on the line, because in the process of jumping off the ground, it is possible for the toe of the shoe to step on the line.
Do you think this ball counts as three points?