NBA says Hornets-Wolves refs missed 10 calls in last 2 minutes
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) talks with referee Eric Dalen (37) after not receiving a foul call off a shot during the final seconds of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) (Abbie Parr, Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)
NEW YORK – The NBA announced Tuesday there were 10 incorrectly officiated calls in the last 2 minutes of Charlotte's comeback win at Minnesota, when the Timberwolves lost 128-125 to the Hornets despite a franchise-record 62 points by Karl-Anthony Towns.
The Last Two Minute Report, issued by the league for games at or within three-point margins in the final 2 minutes of fourth quarters and overtimes, revealed that six mistakes benefited the Hornets and three of them went for the Wolves. One was simply a foul called on the wrong Charlotte player.
The league said the officials missed two fouls on the Hornets as they defended Towns on his drive to the basket in the closing seconds with Minnesota trailing by one point. Terry Rozier should have been called for reaching in during the dribble, and Leaky Black should have been whistled for a shooting foul.
___
AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA
Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
Party like a CROCKstar with this merchant at the Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market SPRING ▶ 2:13
Party like a CROCKstar with this merchant at the Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market SPRING
Houston, we have a DEAL! Alloy Personal Training teams up with Houston Life to help YOU save big ▶ 0:45
Houston, we have a DEAL! Alloy Personal Training teams up with Houston Life to help YOU save big
4-month-old dead at apartment complex in west Houston ▶ 0:53
4-month-old dead at apartment complex in west Houston
The latest on Houston's Saturday storm chances ▶ 1:22
The latest on Houston's Saturday storm chances
How to save 20% at Blushington, River Oaks's newest beauty bar ▶ 1:39
How to save 20% at Blushington, River Oaks's newest beauty bar
'I love my baby girl': Father learns about pregnant daughter's death ▶ 1:14
'I love my baby girl': Father learns about pregnant daughter's death
Houston postpones special City Council meeting as state deadline on funding dispute extended ▶ 1:26
Houston postpones special City Council meeting as state deadline on funding dispute extended
Extreme drought dropped after 70-day rainfall in Southeast Texas ▶ 1:01
Extreme drought dropped after 70-day rainfall in Southeast Texas
Travel day for Houston Rockets ▶ 0:38
Travel day for Houston Rockets
Storms are heading towards Houston this Saturday! ▶ 1:21
Storms are heading towards Houston this Saturday!
Pastor’s daughter shot arriving home from church; boyfriend uses car to stop suspected shooter ▶ 1:07
Pastor’s daughter shot arriving home from church; boyfriend uses car to stop suspected shooter
Houston mayor rejects filing Temporary Restraining Order as ordinance fight threatens funding ▶ 1:19
Houston mayor rejects filing Temporary Restraining Order as ordinance fight threatens funding
Magnolia mayor arrested, charged with felony assault of pregnant woman ▶ 1:16
Magnolia mayor arrested, charged with felony assault of pregnant woman
Astros pitcher Josh Hader seen on the mound as he recovers from biceps tendinitis ▶ 1:25
Astros pitcher Josh Hader seen on the mound as he recovers from biceps tendinitis
Troy Finner hired as Missouri City Police Chief nearly 2 years after HPD scandal, retirement ▶ 1:15
Troy Finner hired as Missouri City Police Chief nearly 2 years after HPD scandal, retirement
Former Goose Creek CISD high school counselor wanted for alleged sexual relationship with student ▶ 1:01
Former Goose Creek CISD high school counselor wanted for alleged sexual relationship with student
Here's why lovebugs are EVERYWHERE in Houston! ▶ 0:37
Here's why lovebugs are EVERYWHERE in Houston!
Texas EquuSearch joins search for missing 8-month pregnant woman last seen in Houston ▶ 1:16
Texas EquuSearch joins search for missing 8-month pregnant woman last seen in Houston
Houston's work week forecast ▶ 0:52
Houston's work week forecast
Texans GM Nick Caserio calls C.J. Stroud's 5th-year option a 'no-brainer' ▶ 1:56
Texans GM Nick Caserio calls C.J. Stroud's 5th-year option a 'no-brainer'
Sunday storm timeline ▶ 0:45
Sunday storm timeline
Big changes are coming to the Toyota Center ▶ 1:23
Big changes are coming to the Toyota Center
Parada de tráfico termina en muerte en el norte de Houston. ▶ 1:50
Parada de tráfico termina en muerte en el norte de Houston.
Traffic stop turns deadly in north Houston. ▶ 1:47
Traffic stop turns deadly in north Houston.
Gunman waves weapon at homes during attempted theft of Ford Raptor in Braeswood neighborhood ▶ 0:55
Gunman waves weapon at homes during attempted theft of Ford Raptor in Braeswood neighborhood
Previous photo Next photo