Referee oversight in the Lakers' playoff match against the Timberwolves led to controversy, especially involving Luka Doncic, who was fouled by Jaden McDaniels late in the game. The missed call occurred with 33 seconds remaining when Doncic was tripped, a violation the NBA acknowledged in its Last 2-Minute Report. This failure to call the foul had significant implications, as it prevented Doncic from potentially scoring and led to Minnesota securing the win. Additionally, LeBron James voiced frustration over another uncalled foul late in the game.
Had the foul been called, Doncic would have gone to the foul line with a chance to tie the game or give the Lakers the lead.
McDaniels ... steps forward into Doncic's ... path, initiating illegal foot contact that causes him to lose his balance.
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