In yesterday's NBA regular season, the Lakers and the Timberwolves had a fierce matchup, and the Lakers lost 106-108. The game was intriguing in the most crucial moments, and the Lakers fought hard to chase the victory, but ultimately had to accept the defeat. It is worth noting that the legendary star James, who is over 39 years old, showed an outstanding performance at the top level of the NBA on his birthday night, like a lion on the court, fierce and resolute, and challenging the limit is amazing. However, basketball is not just about individual performance, referees are also crucial. According to NBA officials, the referee's report for the final two minutes of the game has been released, revealing two favorable omissions to the Lakers.
With just 55 seconds left in the game, Reaves was trying to defend Edwards' breakaway, but Gobert's malicious pull caused an imbalance that caused Davis and Edwards to collide unexpectedly. The referee's report shows that this was a clear omission and that a foul should be awarded to Gobert. The mistake left the Lakers in passivity on the defensive end, giving the Timberwolves an easy chance to score. Only 46 were left in the gameAt the 4-second mark, Vanderbilt showed amazing breakthrough ability and launched an attack on the basket, but Towns unexpectedly grabbed the basket, causing the basketball to bounce abnormally. This was also seen as a missed decision and Downs should have been awarded a penalty for interfering with the ball.
The mistake cost the Lakers the opportunity to close the gap while keeping the Timberwolves in the lead. Regarding the penalty that fans are concerned about James stepping on the line three-pointer, the referee's report shows that the penalty at that time was correct. The referee's report explained that after the NBA replay center** review, there was no clear and conclusive visual evidence to prove that the referee on the court was wrong, so the penalty was not overturned. Replays showed James changed position before making the shot, and the toe of his shoe touched the three-point line, so it was considered a two-point shot. The subjective judgment of the referee played a key role in this match. Since the referee awarded a two-point goal, there is no doubt that the decision could not be overturned.
If the referee initially makes a three-point decision, then the decision cannot be changed under any circumstances, so it is a three-pointer. Despite the Lakers' unfair penalty in the game, James still deserves credit for his outstanding performance. At the age of 39, he was still able to perform at such a high level, which shows his basketball talent and professionalism. Despite losing this match, James' performance undoubtedly brought endless surprises and touches to the fans. Overall, the game had its ups and downs and twists, and the referee's decision also had an impact on the result. Despite the unjust treatment the Lakers, James' excellent performance and his fighting spirit in the game are still admirable.
Let's look forward to the Lakers reinvigorating themselves in future games, and also look forward to James continuing to write miracles on the basketball court.