NBA Reveals Missed Calls in Last 2 Minutes of Warriors vs. Thunder Game 1

The NBA ruled that Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook should have been called for a travel on a crucial possession with 18.6 seconds remaining in regulation of his team’s 108-102 Game 1 win over the Golden State Warriors on Monday. 

In Tuesday’s Last Two Minute Report, the NBA noted that Westbrook’s pivot foot slid as he attempted to call a timeout after crossing half court with the Thunder up three points.   

Video of the travel, officially deemed an “incorrect non-call,” can be viewed below: 

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Speaking to NBA TV’s Matt Winer after Game 1, NBA Senior Vice President of Replay and Referee Operations Joe Borgia provided an explanation for why the officials may have missed Westbrook’s travel, according to ASAPSports: 

Yeah, you know, you have a tough play here. You’ve got a pretty quick transition play. The officials are thinking possibly that Thompson might want to take a foul, so they’re focusing a lot on Thompson. Then all of a sudden Westbrook just pulls up. The officials, no one …

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