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The key missed judgment in the last 35 seconds! The G4 referee report revealed that the Lakers missed two free throw opportunities!

10:18am, 6 May 2025【Basketball】

The Lakers lost the game by 3 points in G4, and head coach Redick questioned that the referee missed a key foul 35.5 seconds before the final game. The next day's referee report showed that there was indeed a missed judgment, and this was the only missed judgment in the last two minutes of the game.

At that time, Luka Doncic of the Lakers dribbled the ball through halftime, and the Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels defended closely, causing Doncic to fall. However, the whistle did not sound, and Doncic had to call an emergency timeout in order to protect the ball.

Redick said: "Luca tripped, which is obvious. He did not fall by himself. After we look back, we are sure that he should stand on the free throw line." The referee's report stated: "McDaniels blocked Doncic's forward route, and the illegal collision of his feet caused Doncic to lose balance."

At that time, the Lakers were only 1 point behind. If there was no missed this time, Doncic would have two free throws, thus achieving a rebound in the score. Later, the timeout ended, and the Lakers' LeBron James made a mistake in serving in the half, and the ball was intercepted by McDaniels. With 10 seconds left in the game, Anthony Edwards' ball was shot out of bounds. At first, the Lakers were determined to be given the ball, but the Timberwolves changed the replay challenge and James was fouled.