A loss is a loss, but at least the Warriors get the rare ‘statement from NBA officials’ treatment about the missed call that allowed Indiana to score with 1.8 seconds remaining and win 94-91 last night. Here’s the statement, via the Golden Gate Warriors blog:
“With 5.4 seconds remaining in the Indiana-Golden State game on Jan. 20, Pacers guard George Hill intentionally kicked the ball away from Warriors guard Monta Ellis during his cross over dribble. According to rule no. 10, Section IV.b, kicking the ball or striking it with any part of the leg is a violation when it is an intentional act. The officials missed the kicked ball violation which should have resulted in a deadball situation and Golden State inbounding the ball on the sideline nearest the spot of the violation.”
