All articles tagged with #clock controversy
Boston University defeated Navy 73-72 on Chance Gladden's 40-foot buzzer-beater, but the finish was clouded by a late clock-start error that officials corrected by adding 0.6 seconds, sending BU to the Patriot League final against Lehigh.
In Game 4 between the Timberwolves and Thunder, a crucial review was prevented because the game clock was reset to 0.3 seconds instead of allowing a review at 0.1 seconds, potentially impacting the game's outcome. The NBA explained that the clock did not reach zero, thus no review was triggered, leaving Minnesota without a final shot and their season at risk.
The NBA explained the clock controversy that occurred during the wild ending of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Celtics and Heat. The league stated that extra time was added to the clock after Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla unsuccessfully challenged a foul call against Al Horford. The decision ended up saving the Celtics' season as they won 104-103. The winner of Game 7 will face the Nuggets in the NBA Finals after Denver swept the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals.