the officials had a flawless performance during the final two minutes of the Nuggets-Thunder Game 4, making every call correctly.
In one of the less exciting playoff games this season, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 92-87, tying the series at 2-2. In close playoff games, controversial calls can often affect the outcome, but this wasn’t the case on Sunday.
The NBA’s Last Two Minute (L2M) report released on Monday revealed that all calls, both made and missed, were correct in the final minutes of the tense Game 4. One of the key moments highlighted was the double lane violation called on Nikola Jokic. Despite Jokic’s position, multiple Thunder players entered the lane prematurely during a free throw, leading to a jump ball at center court.
While the officiating was on point, it was the Thunder who displayed more composure and precision in crunch time. They made defensive stops and hit just enough crucial shots, unlike in Games 2 and 3, securing the victory.
Both teams struggled offensively, possibly due to fatigue from a grueling overtime game just two nights earlier. This tiredness could play a significant role as the series progresses, favoring Oklahoma City, who boasts a deeper rotation and younger players compared to the veteran Nuggets team.
