Thunder vs. Spurs Referee Comments on Dion Waiters, Manu Ginobili Non-Foul Call

Following a controversial ending in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 98-97 Game 2 victory over the San Antonio Spurs Monday, an official admitted that a potentially crucial call was missed. 

As seen in the following video, Thunder guard Dion Waiters was attempting to inbound the ball with 13.5 seconds remaining with Spurs guard Manu Ginobili in his face. In order to create space, Waiters nudged Ginobili backwards with his elbow:

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No foul call was made, but lead referee Ken Mauer said after the game that it was an oversight on the part of his staff, according to NBA Official on Twitter:

Pool Reporter Transcript from tonight’s OKC/San Antonio game pic.twitter.com/uMXiRPdrqT

— NBA Official (@NBAOfficial) May 3, 2016

While the Spurs were able to steal the ball and get off a shot attempt prior to the end of the game, a foul call would have allowed them to set up …

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