The Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies played an exciting game on Wednesday night. While Memphis was without Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, and several other key players, it put up a good fight against LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the rest of LA’s squad.
While the Lakers were able to create some separation in the fourth quarter, Memphis continued to battle back and make things interesting in the final minutes. Because this game was close down the stretch, the NBA has released a Last Two Minute Report that details one big missed call.
With the Lakers leading 124-117 in the final minute of the game, the NBA said Marcus Smart should have been called for a personal foul against James.
“Smart (MEM) reaches in and initiates contact with James’ (LAL) arm, which causes him to lose his balance and control of the ball,” the NBA wrote.
This would have sent James to the free throw line, as LA was in the bonus, but the Lakers instead came away empty on that possession.
Winning the game regardless of this big missed call, the Lakers were able to hold off the Grizzlies’ late push. That said, this was still a big miss given the time and score.
The win pushed the Lakers to 7-4 on the season while the Grizzlies dropped to 7-5.
NBA Fans React to Yuki Kawamura’s Performance vs. Trail Blazers
Michael Reaves/Getty ImagesMiami Heat star Jimmy Butler took exception to comments team president Pat Riley made during his exit interview after the 2023-24 NBA
The NBA G League All-Winter showcase came to its end on Sunday, and it was one to behold. Many players have put their names on the map as they fight for a spot
Sports fans can earn an enormous $250 Christmas Day bonus thanks to the latest FanDuel promo code offer. Click here to unlock a bet $5, get $250 bonus offer fo
It’s the most wonderful time of the year in the NBA. Christmas Day is a tradition like no other in the association, and we’ve got quite a smorgasbord of hig