Summary
The NBA admitted that referees made mistakes during the opening game between the Houston Rockets and the Oklahoma City Thunder. A missed timeout call by Kevin Durant in the first overtime led to a second overtime, and a foul on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was not called late in the game.
Key Facts
- The game was between the Houston Rockets and the Oklahoma City Thunder, ending in a 125-124 win for the Thunder.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning NBA MVP, had a strong performance, leading his team to victory.
- The NBA revealed that referees missed a timeout call requested by Kevin Durant at the end of the first overtime.
- This missed call resulted in a second overtime since the Rockets had no timeouts left.
- The NBA also noted a missed foul on Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander late in the fourth quarter.
- These errors were highlighted in the NBA's Last Two Minute Report, which reviews officiating mistakes in the final minutes of close games.
- Both the Rockets and Thunder have high hopes for the current NBA season.
