Breaking News: NBA Acknowledges Referees' Errors In Kings-Raptors Game, Calls Into Question Outcome
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has admitted that the referees made several errors in the Kings-Raptors game, and that these errors may have affected the outcome of the game.
The NBA has released a statement acknowledging that the referees made several errors in the Kings-Raptors game on Friday night. The statement says that the league has reviewed the game film and has determined that the referees made two incorrect calls in the final two minutes of the game.
The first incorrect call came with 1:58 remaining in the game, when the referees called a foul on Kings forward Harrison Barnes for blocking Raptors guard Fred VanVleet. The replay showed that Barnes did not make contact with VanVleet, and that the call should have been a no-call.
The second incorrect call came with 1:03 remaining in the game, when the referees called a foul on Kings guard De'Aaron Fox for charging into Raptors center Marc Gasol. The replay showed that Fox did not make contact with Gasol, and that the call should have been a no-call.
These two incorrect calls gave the Raptors two free throws and possession of the ball, which they used to tie the game and eventually win in overtime.
The NBA's statement says that the league has apologized to the Kings for the errors, and that the league is taking steps to ensure that similar errors do not occur in the future.
The Kings have released a statement saying that they are "disappointed" with the NBA's admission of errors, but that they appreciate the league's apology. The Kings also say that they are confident that the league will take steps to prevent similar errors from happening in the future.
The Raptors have not yet released a statement on the NBA's admission of errors.