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NBA Admits Errors in Suns-Spurs Game's Tense Final Moments
The NBA has acknowledged three incorrect calls in the last two minutes of the Phoenix Suns versus San Antonio Spurs game. The review occurred after Victor Wembanyama's game-winning shot for the Spurs in a close contest.
The NBA released its review of the final two minutes of the Suns-Spurs game, won by San Antonio. Out of 16 calls and non-calls reviewed, the league identified three mistakes. One incorrect call occurred with 1:41 to 1:32 remaining when Phoenix's Fleming made illegal foot contact with San Antonio's Wembanyama. Another happened with 1:00 to 0:32 left when Phoenix's Booker took three steps into his shooting motion. The last occurred with 0:26 to 0:11 on the clock, when Phoenix's Green took more than two steps before stopping.
Key Facts
- The NBA reviewed 16 calls from the final two minutes of the Suns-Spurs game.
- Three calls were deemed incorrect by the NBA.
- Devin Booker's final shot was reviewed and deemed correct, though he injured his ankle on the play.
- Booker said the final play was a tough angle for the referees to see.
- The admitted errors occurred with 1:41, 1:00, and 0:26 remaining.
- The Suns' loss to the Spurs was their fourth consecutive defeat.
- The Spurs' Victor Wembanyama made the game-winning shot.
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Research Sources
- Sports Illustrated — NBA Admits 3 Mistakes in Final Minutes of Suns vs Spurs