Basketball

NBA says Lakers’ Luka Doncic was fouled late in Game 4 loss

Los Angeles Lakers talisman Luka Doncic was fouled late in Game 4 of the Western Conference playoff loss against Minnesota Timberwolves with 33 seconds remaining on the clock but the referees missed the call, the NBA said on Monday. 

The Lakers were down 114-113 in Sunday’s game when Doncic was tripped by Minnesota’s Jaden McDaniels near midcourt. 

Similarly, New York’s Josh Hart fouled Detroit’s Tim Hardaway Jr. on a 3-point shot as time expired in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference series. Hardaway didn’t get free throws and the Knicks won 94-93, with the NBA saying shortly afterward that Hardaway indeed was fouled.

“McDaniels (MIN) steps forward into Doncic’s (LAL) path, initiating illegal foot contact that causes him to lose his balance,” the NBA said Monday in its Last Two Minute Report on the Timberwolves-Lakers game. The NBA releases those reports the day after games when the margin is three points or less at any time in the last two minutes of the fourth quarter and overtime.

Doncic also revealed he got tripped. “I got tripped, for sure,” he said.

If the call had been made by the officials, the Slovenian would have had a chance to level the score or even put the Lakers in front. However, the Lakers ended up losing by 116-113.

To add salt to injury, Minnesota stole LeBron James’ ensuing inbounds pass and Anthony Edwards made two free throws with 10.9 seconds remaining to take the lead.

James said he had hit Edwards on the hand.

“That play happens all the time,” James said after the game. “Hand is part of the ball. That’s what they said. I feel like the hand was a part of that ball.”

The Lakers will host Minnesota in Game 5 on Wednesday.

About the Author


Written by DafaNews

DafaNews brings you the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves you up-to-date matches, scores, live streams, fantasy games and quizzes. Our news covers India's prestigious leagues and events – Premier League, Pro Kabbadi League, Cricket World Cup and many more. Follow DafaNews on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,Telegram and Youtube for more updates.

Related Post
शेयर
द्वारा प्रकाशित
DafaNews

हाल के पोस्ट

Unnati Hooda’s Exit Ends India’s Campaign at French Open Super 750

India’s run at the French Open Super 750 came to an early close on Thursday… अधिक पढ़ें

October 24, 2025

India Storm Into Women’s World Cup Semifinals With Dominant Win Over New Zealand

India booked its place in the semifinals of the Women’s ODI World Cup with a… अधिक पढ़ें

October 24, 2025

FC Goa’s Champions League Hopes Hang by a Thread After Narrow 2-1 Defeat to Al Nassr

FC Goa’s search for their first points in the AFC Champions League Two continued as… अधिक पढ़ें

October 24, 2025

Harbhajan Singh criticizes Team India’s selection after loss in AUS vs IND 2025 2nd ODI

Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh slammed Team India’s selection after their two-wicket loss against Australia… अधिक पढ़ें

October 24, 2025

Sunil Gavaskar lauds Rohit Sharma for putting aggressive approach on backburner in 2nd ODI against Australia

Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar showered praise on Rohit Sharma for making the most of… अधिक पढ़ें

October 24, 2025

Parthiv Patel lauds Rohit Sharma for respecting the conditions in 2nd ODI against Australia

Former Indian wicket-keeper bat Parthiv Patel showered praise on Rohit Sharma for respecting the conditions… अधिक पढ़ें

October 24, 2025