NBA Confirms Missed Foul; Lakers Eliminated

The NBA's last-two-minute report confirmed that Minnesota's Jaden McDaniels should have been called for a foul for tripping Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic in the closing seconds of Game 4, a missed call that might have changed the game's outcome. Despite the controversy, the Timberwolves defeated the Lakers in both Games 4 and 5, eliminating Los Angeles from the playoffs. Luka Doncic, playing through a back injury, acknowledged the Timberwolves as the better team after the series. Timberwolves players Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle were instrumental in their team's advancement, especially in key moments. Lakers coach JJ Redick and others criticized the officiating, but the league's report supported their claims of a missed call. The Lakers' season ended amid debates over officiating and missed chances.