In a thrilling play-in game showdown between the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies, the NBA admitted to two critical officiating errors in the final minutes that impacted the outcome. The Last Two Minute Report revealed that a foul was wrongly called on Warriors' guard Brandin Podziemski during a crucial defensive play against Scotty Pippen Jr., leading to free throws for Memphis. Additionally, a missed out-of-bounds call on a play involving Stephen Curry and Ja Morant gave possession to the Grizzlies when it should have belonged to the Warriors, altering the closing moments of the game. However, amidst these mistakes, a correct call on a five-second violation by Memphis and clutch free throws from Curry ultimately secured the Warriors' victory.
Despite the controversial officiating, the Golden State Warriors emerged victorious, securing the seventh seed and setting up a matchup with the Houston Rockets in Game 1 on Sunday. On the other hand, the Memphis Grizzlies now find themselves gearing up to host the Dallas-Sacramento winner in a high-stakes play-in game on Friday to determine the Western Conference's final eighth seed. The NBA's acknowledgment of the missed calls adds an extra layer of intrigue to an already intense play-in tournament, setting the stage for even more excitement as the postseason picture continues to unfold.