Crew Chief Eric Lewis admitted after the game that they missed the call, and now the official Twitter account for NBA referees released a statement on the matter, calling the non-call "gut-wrenching." With less than two seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, James drove into the paint for a layup and was swarmed by a group of Celtics, including Tatum. When James went up for the shot, Tatum caught his arm as he attempted to swat the ball away. "I don't get it," James said, per Daniel Chavkin of Sports Illustrated. The Lakers will look to get back on track against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night at Barclays Center.

Source: Washington Post January 29, 2023 22:31 UTC