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NBA Acknowledges Two Mistakes in Closing Minutes of Spurs-Thunder Game 1

NBA Acknowledges Two Mistakes in Closing Minutes of Spurs-Thunder Game 1

Summary

The San Antonio Spurs won Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a score of 122-115 after double overtime. The NBA admitted to two refereeing mistakes in the final minutes of the game that went against the Spurs.

Key Facts

  • The Spurs beat the Thunder 122-115 in double overtime during Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.
  • The NBA released a report admitting two officiating errors late in the game.
  • One mistake was not calling a foul on Thunder player Jalen Williams for hitting Spurs player Victor Wembanyama’s arm.
  • Another error was an incorrect out-of-bounds call that gave the ball to Oklahoma City instead of the Spurs.
  • Victor Wembanyama scored 41 points and grabbed 24 rebounds in his first conference finals game.
  • Rookie Dylan Harper added 24 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists, and 7 steals for the Spurs.
  • The Thunder’s star player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looks to recover in Game 2.
  • Game 2 is scheduled for Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
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